Tria Fermentation School has tastings and talks scheduled almost daily (see www.triacafe.com). A series of trivia contests at taverns will culminate in a trophy competition. (See www.phillybeergeek.com.)
Below are highlights of Philly Beer Week. Most require tickets or reservations. For a complete listing, see www.phillybeerweek.org.
- Marilynn Marter
Friday, March 7
Joe Sixpack's Philly Favorites at The Marketplace at East Falls, 3747 Ridge Ave. Kick-off of Philly Beer Week, 7-10 p.m. $60 (with signed beer guide). Sample kegs from 22 area breweries and brewpubs with foods from market vendors. Get tickets at www.joesixpack.net.
Ongoing, March 7-16
Bieres de Garde at Caribou Café, 1126 Walnut Street; 215-625-9535. French food and beer dinners, $55. www.cariboucafe.com.
Dessert Menu at Nineteen Restaurant (XIX), Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, 200 S. Broad; 215-790-1919. Brews blended into sweets and ices. See www.nineteenrestaurant.com.
"Ales of the Revolution," City Tavern, 138 South 2nd Street at Walnut; 215-413-1443. Colonial dinner with Yards ales, thru March 15, $45 plus tax & gratuity. www.citytavern.com.
Beer & Comfort Food at Devil's Alley, 1907 Chestnut; 215-751-0707. Three courses with craft beers, 5-10 p.m., $30. www.devilsalleybarandgrill.com.
Nightly Beer Dinners at Alison at Blue Bell, 721 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell; 215-641-2660. Four courses paired with small-batch beers. $65 plus tax & tip. www.alisonatbluebell.com.
Specials at Sugar Mom's, 225 Church St.; 215-925-8219. Daily food and drink specials. For dates and deals, see www.phillybeerweek.org.
Saturday, MARCH 8
South Philly Pub Crawl, Tour local taverns with a free pint at each, 6 p.m., $12 at participating pubs.
Lew Bryson's Wheat Beer Brunch at Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave.; 215-825-5357. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., a la carte. www.lewbryson.com.
Pennnsylvania's German Beer Heritage, the German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden; 215-627-2332. Marnie Old leads a tasting of 10 old and new beers, 2:30 p.m., $35.
Sunday, March 9
Home Sweet Homebrew, 2008 Sansom; 215-569-9469. Introductory workshop, 11 a.m. Free. Reserve at www.homesweethomebrew.com.
Blue Point's Movie Night at P.O.P.E, 1501 East Passyunk; 215-755-5125. Double feature (Big Lebowski and Barfly), 9 p.m. Free. www.myspace.com/pubonpassyunkeast.
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