Divine Reserve - It Goes to 11

The 11th release in the Divine Reserve series from Saint Arnold Brewing will be released tomorrow, sparking off a quest almost fitting of an Indiana Jones sequel (if Indiana Jones used Twitter instead of a whip).  However, Saint Arnold indicated that they have significantly increased production for this one, promising a much better chance of finding it.

Divine Reserve #11 is a Double IPA that was brewed with "Simcoe, Columbus and Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest, resulting in a very citrusy, hoppy beer".  It has an ABV of 8.9% with IBU's of 76.  This isn't the first Double IPA in the Divine series, but it is the first that was created by Saint Arnold, as the earlier release was the winning entry from the Big Batch Brew Bash.

Good luck to those venturing out on their Divine Quest tomorrow.

Independence Brewing Beer Dinner at Beaver's

Beaver's is hosting a beer dinner on Monday, May 2nd featuring beers brewed by Independence Brewing. 

The evening kicks off at 6:00pm with a Beertails Reception (cocktails made with various Independence Brewing beers) which is followed by a 6 course dinner at 7:00pm. 

Only 50 tickets are available at $75 per person (plus tip) and must be purchased through the Texas Beer Festival website.

UPDATE: Canceled - reservations will be refunded by the Texas Beer Festival website.  However, there is another Independence beer dinner being held the following Monday, May 9th with Chef Jean-Philippe Gaston (formerly of Kata Robata and Reef) at the Grand Prize Bar.

St. Arnold Ale Dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is hosting an Ale Dinner featuring beers from Saint Arnold Brewing on Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st. The cost is $65 per person (plus tax and tip) for a six course meal (full menu by clicking on the image below).  Brock Wagner, the founder of Saint Arnold Brewing, will also be there to answer questions and talk about the beer.

Slàinte!

Wear something green, but don't drink it. Go with one of the fine Irish-brewed beers that are available here instead. The Houston Press has a good summary of St. Patrick's Day festivities going on at various pubs and bars around town in their Beyond Green Beer post.  Just skip the ones serving green beer.

Texas Tasting at the Ginger Man

The Ginger Man is celebrating everything Texas with a Texas Tasting on Saturday, March 12 starting at 3:00pm. They'll be featuring beers brewed in the Lone Star State which be accompanied by local Texas barbecue. Special cask and vintages beers will be available and Chris Nunez from Real Ale and Mark Nickols from Duff Distributors will also be hand to talk about some of the beers.