On tap: DFW craft beer events, week of January 28

Here's what's happening around the Metroplex during the week of January 28:

Special events:

"New" is the operative word this week, with new tours, new venues and new brews highlighting the week's events.

Looking to take a tour? Saturday options now include both Peticolas and the Community Beer Company (CBC). Peticolas will be working off a bi-weekly schedule, while Community joins the growing ranks of brewers with regular weekend tours. Both fall in line with a $10 cover charge, which includes logo glassware and limited samples.

On the debut front, a pair of brews will be hitting tap walls for the first time. That is, if you didn't get a chance to try them at the Dallas Winter Warmer. One of these will be at the aforementioned CBC tour and tasting, where they'll be unveiling their spiced winter warmer, a beer they call Regalement. The other will be FireWheel Special #1 - A Better Brown Ale, which will be making the rounds at three area establishments on separate nights later in the week.

Speaking of "weeks" it's Barley Wine Week at the Flying Saucer on the Lake. Big beers will be on the bill nightly, tapping each day at 5 p.m. according to the following schedule:

• Monday - 2011 Avery Hog Heaven
• Tuesday - 2012 Green Flash/Cigar City Candela
• Wednesday - 2012 Great Divide Old Ruffian
• Thursday - 2011 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
• Friday - 2012 Brooklyn Monster

Lastly, Saturday afternoon brings us yet another Grand Opening celebration. This time it's at Craft and Growler in Dallas, where they'll feature rare tappings, food trucks and hourly giveaways. Special pours include Lakewood Bourbon Barrel Temptress and a firkin of dry-hopped Deep Ellum Festivus, cask-conditioned with orange peel.

Regular schedule:

Monday, January 28

• Union Bear, Dallas - 5 p.m. - Mashed-Up Mondays featuring new in-house brews on tap (subject to availability), open to the public brew days (most weeks) and Keep the Glass Night (selections vary)*.
• The Ginger Man, Plano - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Rahr Iron Thistle*.
• 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).

Tuesday, January 29

• The Common Table, Dallas - 5 p.m. - Brewsday Tuesday featuring rye-infused brews. Scheduled to be tapped: Boulevard Rye on Rye, Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye and Green Flash/Cigar City Candela.
• Londoner, Frisco - 5 p.m. - Pint Night. Selections vary*.
• Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 5 p.m. - Tap Night featuring Petrus Aged Pale Ale.
• The Ginger Man, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Rahr Iron Thistle*.
• The Ginger Man, Ft. Worth - 6 p.m. - Pint Night*. Selections vary.
• White Rock Abbey, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Peticolas*.
• 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. Selections vary*.
• World of Beer, Arlington - Brewery Night featuring Four Corners. Scheduled to be tapped: La Bajada, Local Buzz, Paletero Pale Ale, Red's Roja and Block Party Porter.
• World of Beer, SMU - MOA Brewery Spotlight featuring Imperial Stout and St. Josephs on draft, and Breakfast in bottles.

Wednesday, January 30

• 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 2010 North Coast Old Stock.
• Ginger Man, Southlake - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring Rahr Iron Thistle*.
• Craft and Growler, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Keep the Glass Night*. Selections vary.
• 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 FireWheel Special #1 - A Better Brown Ale*.
• Flying Saucer on the Lake, Garland - 7 p.m. - Brewery Night featuring the 2011 and 2012 vintages of Stone Imperial Russian Stout*.
• Flying Saucer, Ft. Worth - 7 p.m. - Brewery Night featuring Franconia Oatmeal Stout*.
• The Libertine, Dallas - 7 p.m. - Saint Arnold Beer Dinner ($50pp, currently sold out but call 214-824-7900 to check for cancellations).

Thursday, January 31

• Flying Saucer, Addison - 5 p.m. - Tap Night featuring a Clown Shoes Tap Takeover. Scheduled to be tapped: Muffin Top, Miracle and Super IPA.
• Brix Bar & Grill, Plano - 5 p.m. - Launch Party for FireWheel Special #1 - A Better Brown Ale.
• Deep Ellum Brewing Co., Dallas - 6 p.m. - Weekly tour and tasting ($10pp).
• The Libertine Bar, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Pint Night featuring La Socarrada*.
• Zio Carlo, Ft. Worth - 7 p.m. - Glass Night. Selections vary*.
• Rockfish, McKinney - 7 p.m. - Franconia Beer Dinner ($35pp, call 972-542-2223 to reserve).
• Henry's Tavern, Plano - 7 p.m. - Craft Brewery Tasting ($20pp, call 972-473-7252 to reserve).

Friday, February 1

• Flying Saucer, Ft. Worth - 4 p.m. - Tap Night..
• Lonestar Beverages, Carrollton - 5 p.m. - Weekly tasting. Selections vary.
• Primebar, Dallas - 5 p.m. - Launch Party for FireWheel Special #1 - A Better Brown Ale.
• The Bottle Shop, Dallas - 6 p.m. - Firkin Friday. Selections vary.
• Oak St. Drafthouse, Denton - 7 p.m. - Firkin Friday. Selections vary.

Saturday, February 2

- 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.
• Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas - 1 p.m. - $10pp for three beer samples.
• Community Beer Co., Dallas - 2 p.m. - $10pp for three beer samples.

- Events

• Craft and Growler, Dallas - 5 p.m. - Grand Opening celebration featuring special tappings and hourly giveaways.

Sunday, February 3

• Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., Ft. Worth - 5 p.m. - Big Game Watching Party ($20pp, RSVP here).

Further Out:

• Dog Days of Winter at Holy Grail Pub, February 5.
• Oskar Blues Brewery night at World of Beer Arlington, February 5.
• Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner at Flying Saucer on the Lake, February 7.
• Brooklyn Brewery Spotlight at World of Beer SMU, February 7.
• Cedar Creek Beer Dinner at Ten Bells Tavern, February 7,
• Valentine's Beer and Chocolate tasting at area Ginger Man locations, February 9.
• Fund the Brew Tour at 903 Brewers, February 9.
• Fish Fry Bingo CD Release Party at Lakewood Brewing Company, February 9.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Examiner pick of the week
Craft and Growler Grand Opening celebration

* Buy the beer, keep the glass.


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