I'll be leading Bishop's Barrel/Divine Reserve tastings at the San Antonio Central Market on 6/18 and Austin CM on N. Lamar 6/19. Tickets are $30. Here's an idea of what to expect: Bishop's Barrel #9 Imperial Pumpkin Stout; Bishop's Barrel #8 Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout; Bishop's Barrel #7 Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout; Bishops Barrel #5 Bourbon Barrel Wee Heavy Scotch Ale; and a selection of Divine Reserve brews: Divine Reserve #15 Russian Imperial Stout; Divine Reserve #14 Belgian Strong Golden Ale; Divine Reserve #13 Belgian Quad; Divine Reserve #12 Old Ale. The beers will be paired with a plate that includes: Slices of Creminelli Sausage; Aged Cheese; Fresh Strawberries; Dried Apricots, Cherries & Figs; Roasted Mixed Nuts; Dark Chocolate; Chocolate Brownies with Nuts; and Vanilla Bean Shortbread. Link to the website/ticket sales: http://www.centralmarket.com/in-store-festivals I'll also be staying the night in both cities, so I'm up for meeting some BAs out for some pints after the event. Hope to see/meet some of you guys. -Aaron
Sounds like they're not so much selling it as sampling it out at a ticketed event. Seems to me like a good way for St. Arnold to give box retailers some BB love without technically breaking their own rule. Glad to have you in town, Aaron. Hope you enjoy your visit.
