On tap: DFW craft beer events, week of February 4

Here's what's happening around the Metroplex during the week of February 4:

Special events:

There are a couple of debuts this week, although one takes a slightly different form than those we usually discuss. The first involves Cedar Creek's beer dinner at Ten Bell's Tavern on Thursday, where they'll be serving up the brewery's newest beer, a Belgian Dubbel.

As for the second, that one involves the debut release from the unofficial (or is it the official?) band of craft beer, Fish Fry Bingo (FFB). Call it a beer and music pairing if you like, but either way FFB will unleash their first full-length CD, No Sleep 'Til Memphis (featuring the Velvet Hammer tribute song), on Saturday during Lakewood's regular tour.

Other items of interest on the calendar include tappings of local bourbon barrel rarities early in the week at the Libertine and Common Table, the Valentine's Day Beer & Chocolate Tastings at area Ginger Man locations happening on Saturday, and the latest appearance of Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA, which will occur as part of the Holy Grail's Dog Days of Winter event on Tuesday.

Cheers!

Regular schedule:

Monday, February 4

• The Ginger Man, Plano - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Real Ale Devil's Backbone*.
• The Common Table, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pour Man's Beer Dinner featuring a flight of four beers paired with four courses for just $29 (check out the menu here).
• The Libertine, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Special tapping of either Rahr Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer or Lakewood Bourbon Barrel Temptress (check the vote here).

Tuesday, February 5

• The Common Table, Dallas - 5 p.m. - Brewsday Tuesday featuring Rahr & Sons. Scheduled to be tapped: Iron Joe, Imperial Black IPA and Bourbon Barrel Aged Winter Warmer.
• Londoner, Frisco - 5 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Rahr Iron Thistle*.
• Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 5 p.m. - Tap Night featuring Samuel Adams Dark Depths.
• The Ginger Man, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pint Night*. Selections vary.
• The Ginger Man, Ft. Worth - 6 p.m. - Pint Night*. Selections vary.
• White Rock Abbey, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pint Night*. Selections vary.
• Holy Grail Pub, Plano - 6 p.m. - Dog Days of Winter featuring a special tapping of Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA.
• Johnny's Icehouse, Frisco - 7:30 p.m. - Beer Club featuring beer and food pairings ($25pp, call 214-619-1112 to reserve)*.
• Lucky Lou's, Denton - 9 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Rahr Iron Thistle*.
• World of Beer, Arlington - Brewery Night featuring Oskar Blues. Scheduled to be tapped: Dale's Pale Ale, Deviant Dale's, G'Knight, Mama's Little Yella Pils, Old Chub, and Ten Fidy (both regular and Randallized versions).

Wednesday, February 6

• Kegs & Barrels, Plano - 5 p.m. - Weekly Tasting. Selections vary.
• Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., Ft. Worth - 5 p.m. - Weekly tour and tasting ($10pp).
• Meddlesome Moth, Dallas - 5 p.m. - Rare tapping of 2011 Great Divide Hibernation.
• Ginger Man, Southlake - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Young's Double Chocolate Stout*.
• Craft and Growler, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Keep the Glass Night featuring Franconia*.
• Rugby House, Plano - 6 p.m. - Glassware Night*. Selections vary.
• The Bottle Shop, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pint Night*. Selections vary.
• Flying Saucer, Addison - 7 p.m. - Brewery Night featuring Young's Double Chocolate Stout*.
• Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 7 p.m. - Brewery Night featuring No Label*.
• Flying Saucer, Ft. Worth - 7 p.m. - Brewery Night featuring Ayinger Celebrator*.

Thursday, February 7

• Flying Saucer, Addison - 5 p.m. - Tap Night featuring The Czar from Avery.
• Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Dallas - 6 p.m. - Weekly tour and tasting ($10pp).
• The Libertine Bar, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Delirium Tremens*.
• Blackfriar Pub, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Special tapping of Alaskan Smoked Porter.
• Jack Mac's Swill & Grill, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Special tapping of the 2012 and 2013 vintages of Peticolas Great Scot!
• Whole Foods Forest, Dallas - 6:30 p.m. - Fall in Love with Local Beers tasting event (free, sign up here).
• Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 6:30 p.m. - Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner ($50pp or $45pp for U.F.O. members, call 972-226-0725 to reserve).
• Ten Bells Tavern, Dallas - 7 p.m. - Cedar Creek Beer Dinner featuring the debut of the brewery's new Belgian Dubbel ($50pp, call 214-943-2677 to reserve).
• Zio Carlo, Ft. Worth - 7 p.m. - Glass Night. Selections vary*.
• World of Beer, SMU, Dallas - Brooklyn Brewery Spotlight. Scheduled to be tapped: Lager, There Will Be Black, Pennant Ale '55, and Brown Ale. A limited number of Brooklyn Black Ops bottles will also be available.
• Eno's Pizza Tavern, Dallas - First Thursday Keep the Pint Night*. Selections vary.

Friday, February 8

• Flying Saucer, Ft. Worth - 4 p.m. - Tap Night. Selections vary.
• Lonestar Beverages, Carrollton - 5 p.m. - Weekly tasting. Selections vary.
• The Bottle Shop, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Firkin Friday. Selections vary.
• Oak St. Drafthouse, Denton - 7 p.m. - Firkin Friday. Selections vary.

Saturday, February 9

- Weekly brewery tours (each admission includes a logo glass)

• Franconia Brewing Co., McKinney - 11 a.m. - $5pp (glass optional for additional $5).
• FireWheel Brewing Co., Rowlett - 11 a.m. - $10pp for three 8 oz samples.
• Lakewood Brewing Co., Garland - 12 p.m. - $10pp for four beer samples.
• Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Dallas - 12 p.m. - $10pp for four beer samples.
• Cedar Creek Brewery, Seven Points - 12 p.m. - $7pp for three beer samples.
• Revolver Brewing Co., Granbury - 12 p.m. - $7pp for beer samples.
• Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., Ft. Worth - 1 p.m. - $10pp for three beer samples.
• Community Beer Co., Dallas - 2 p.m. - $10pp for three beer samples.

- Events

• Ginger Man, all locations - 3 p.m. - Valentine's Day Beer & Chocolate Tasting ($35pp, contact your local pub to reserve).

Further Out:

• Mardi Gras Beer & Food Pairing at Allen Wickers, February 11.
• FireWheel Photon Blonde launch at White Rock Abbey and Jack Mac's Swill & Grill, February 12.
• Abita Beer Dinner at Hilton Anatole Media Bar + Grill, February 12.
• Mardi Gras Party featuring Abita at area World of Beer locations, February 12.
• Valentine's Beer/Wine Pairing Dinner at Gin Mill, February 14.
• Valentine's Beer Dinner at Holy Grail Pub, February 14.
• Beer and Cheese Pairing at Rahr & Sons, February 14.
• Celebrate Your Love of Beer at Vickery Park, February 14.
• Beer and dessert event featuring Ommegang at Goodfriend, February 14.
• Local Flavor Showcase at Four Corners, February 16.
• Hops for Habitat at Dallas Farmer's Market, February 16.
• Luck/Four Corners Beer Dinner at Trio, February 17.
• Texas on Tap - Lagunitas Beer Dinner at Rugby House, February 19.
• Deschutes Brewery Night at World of Beer Arlington, February 19.
• Suds and Smoke at Deep Ellum Brewing Company, February 25.
• Breckenridge Brewery Night at World of Beer SMU, February 26.
• Vegan Beer Dinner at Libertine, February 27.
• Big Texas Beer Fest at Fair Park, April 6.
• Fort Worth Untapped, April 20.

Examiner pick of the week
Fish Fry Bingo CD Release at Lakewood

* Buy the beer, keep the glass.


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