CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December

4 Dec - The Annual All-Greater Houston Area Homebrew Club Christmas Party - Oddfellows Lodge (Address:  115 East 14th St. @ Heights) 12 pm - 5 pm (Everybody is welcome!)

11 Dec - Gulf Coast Amateur Winemakers Annual Holiday Party -DeFalco's (hopefully at the NEW location. . .!) 4 pm - 7 pm (Everybody is welcome!)

April 2012

28 April - Second Annual Texas Beer Fest - Discovery Green - Downtown 1 pm - 7 pm   This is the second year of this festival.  The inaugural event took place in Humble and got rave reviews (as opposed to the fiasco that took place last summer in downtown Houston).  We have high hopes and expectations for this event.  More details to come.

SOUTHWEST BREWING NEWS BEER EVENT CALENDAR - TEXAS

ADVANCE NOTICE, RAHR BREW CRUISE, Galveston, TX -
Four day cruise (March 22-26 2012) aboard the Carnival Triumph from Galveston to Cozumel, Mexico. Prices vary. Book early. Info: www.rahrbrewing.com

Check It Out, Brigadoon Brewery and Brew School, Pasadena, TX -
Learn to brew, drink brew, buy brew - heck - you can even invest in this operation! They do period brews from 1400-1600 AD and they do modern brews. They build specialized event packages like bachelor parties, weddings...this is a cool idea. Check out their website for information.  Info: www.brigadoonbrewery.com

Wednesdays, KEEP THE GLASS, Garland, TX -
Flying Saucer on the Lake has Keep the Glass Night every Wednesday. Info: www.beerknurd.com/stores/thelake/

FRIDAYS, Firkin Fridays, Round Rock, TX -
Homefield Grill taps a firkin at 4p. Info: www.homefieldgrill.com

THURSDAYS, Texas Music, Wine and Beer, Johnson City, TX -
Head to the Silver K Cafe to enjoy some local beer, wine and music. Info: www.silverkcafe.com

December 2, Beethoven First Friday, San Antonio, TX -
Yep, the monthly German-themed party is back again. German wine, beer, music, dancing and food. Info: www.beethovenmaennerchor.com

December 2, Saint Arnold's Foam Raiser, Houston, TX -
It's a concert in the coolest venue ever. Local Americana band Family Folk Revival will be playing. There will be a special cask of our bourbon barrel imperial stout being tapped plus other tasty beverages and food. Save some scratch and get your tickets ahead of time. Info: www.saintarnold.com

December 3, Holiday Beer Tasting, Fort Worth, TX -
The Ginger Man Pub. 3p. Reservations required. Info: http://ftworth.gingermanpub.com/

December 3, Christmas Beer Tasting, Plano, TX -
The Ginger Man Pub. 3p. Reservations required. $35. Info: http://plano.gingermanpub.com/

December 8, The Annual All-Greater Houston Area Homebrew Club Christmas Party, Houston, TX -
From noon-5p at Oddfellows Lodge. Everyone is welcome! Info: www.defalcos.com

December 9-11, German Christmas Market, Tomball, TX -
Christmas, German-style. That means food, bier, wein, dancing and traditional Dutch Santa along with strolling Christmas carolers. Shop, dine, drink! Free admission and parking! Family fun. Info: www.tomballgermanfest.org

December 10, Texas Craft Brewer's Mini-Festival, Austin, TX -
Black Star Co-Op is celebrating their anniversary and hosting a mini-fest as part of Edible Austin's Eat Local Week. Info: www.blackstar.coop

December 14, Art For A Cause, Fort Worth, TX -
Stop by Rahr and Sons Brewing Company to buy some art and drink some beer from 5-9p. Supports local charities. Info: www.rahrbrewing.com/

December 14, Bavarian Grill Stein Club Christmas Party, Plano, TX -
Stein Club Members get together at Bavarian Grill. Info: www.bavariangrill.com