“Brewer” Remembered

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Thursday, 07 May 2009 13:53

Newport, Oregon, May 2009 – Rogue Ales Brewery will host its 3rd Annual Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest May 15-17th in honor of Brewer, their revered Chairman and resident Black Lab who passed away in May 2006. The largest dog-friendly beer festival in the world, this year's event, which will take place in Rogue Ales’ home base of Newport, nestled nicely on the Pacific Ocean, will include 50+ microbreweries, live music, local seafood, and dog-inspired entertainment. Proceeds from the event will benefit local animal charities. Held inside the Rogue brewery where Brewer grew up, dogs can participate in Doggie Musical Chairs, Dog Dancing, and Celebrity Dog look-a-like contests, which will include choosing a daily Brewer look-a-like. Canines can also enjoy a variety of dog food, dog accessories, and specialty doggie beer. Oregon Humane Society volunteers will host a dog washing station overlooking scenic Yaquina Bay. Over 50 world class microbrews from across the country will be poured including Allagash, Amnesia, Anderson Valley, Bear Republic, Block 15, Boundary Bay, Calapooia, Caldera, Diamond Knot, Eugene City Brewery, Fort George, Issaquah Brewhouse, Laurelwood, Ninkasi, Pelican, Rogue Ales, Skagit River, Standing Stone, Steelhead, Wakonda, and more. Non-canines will enjoy tours of the Rogue Brewery that includes the new 3,150 square foot cooler. The House of Spirits, Rogue's craft distillery located next door to the brewery, will also offer tours and tastings of its award-winning spirits like Spruce Gin, Hazelnut Spice Rum and Dead Guy Whiskey. The festival will also showcase crafts from local artisans, cuisine from area restaurants like Mo's and Local Ocean, and live music. This year's line-up features the 2nd place winner in the 2009 International Blues Challenge -the Ty Curtis Band. Also performing will be the Vicki Stevens Band, Volifonix from Eugene and Etouffee as well as dog lovin' DJ's Leah and Ty from Ruby Frog Entertainment. Entry to this 21+ event is $10 which includes a souvenir mug and four free taster tokens. Dogs get in free when accompanied by a human. Rogue Ales Brewery is located on Yaquina Bay at 2320 OSU Drive, Newport, OR 97365. Festival hours are Friday, 4-10pm, Saturday, 12-10pm and Sunday, 12-4pm. For more details, go to www.brewersalefest.com. SOURCE: Rogue Ales < Prev   Next >