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Brews of History in Odessa
The Historic Odessa Brewfest is an annual fundraising event for the Historic Odessa Foundation; a non-profit organization whose mission us to ensure the legacy of the Historic Houses of Odessa. This year’s Brewfest will be on Saturday, Sept. 10. VIP tickets, at $70, allow attendees to begin tasting limited-quantity beers at noon. The $50 general admission ticket allows holders to enter at 2 p.m. Designated driver tickets will also be available at the gate for $15. More than 50 breweries from across the country will participate in this rain-or-shine event. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. Visit odessabrewfest.com for more information or to purchase tickets in advance.
Celebrate the History of Craft Brewing
Join the Friends of Wilmington Parks on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn as they host a celebration of the past, present and future of Delaware craft brewing. Local historians John Medkeff, Tony Russo and Bob Fullmer will present a history of brewing in the First State. Their presentation will be followed by a craft beverage sampling from more than 20 participating breweries, wineries, cideries, meaderies and distilleries, plus gourmet sandwiches from WiLDWiCH food truck, and multiple raffle baskets. The event also offers a chance to meet local artisans and artists. Attendees must be 21 or older, and photo ID is required. Ticket prices range from $15 to $45 depending on which of the six options you choose. Proceeds from ticket sales and raffles will benefit the “Restore the King” initiative and Wilmington State Park’s School Programs Scholarship Fund. For more information, visit brewstory2016.eventbrite.com.
Movies on Tap: 2sP & The Goonies
Once a month join Premier Wine & Spirits at Penn Cinema for its interactive tasting series “Movies on Tap.” For $20, attendees get to taste a sample and learn about a beer from a local brewing company. The ticket also covers the price of popcorn and a cult-classic film on the big screen. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m., the event features a tasting from Hockessin’s 2SP and a showing of The Goonies. Proceeds will go to a charity of the brewer’s choice. Visit penncinema.com for a list of upcoming movies and to purchase tickets.
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards highlight restaurants around the world that offer the best wine selections. The magazine’s award program has three levels: the Award of Excellence, the Best of the Award of Excellence and the Grand Award. Five Delaware restaurants were recognized this year. Caffé Gelato in Newark, Eden in Rehoboth Beach and Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Wilmington received Awards of Excellence, along with 2,411 other restaurants around the globe. This means they offer at least 90 wine selections from an assortment of quality producers. Domaine Hudson and the Green Room, both located in Wilmington, earned Best of the Award of Excellence. This demonstrates that they have wine lists with excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions, superior presentation, and offer 350 selections or more. Wine Spectator is the world’s leading authority on wine, making these accolades rather prestigious.
River Towns Craft Beer Festival
On Saturday, Oct. 1, help celebrate historic New Castle and Delaware City at the third annual River Towns Ride & Festival. The highlight of this one-day joint event between the waterfront towns is the Craft Beer Festival, which lasts from noon to 5 p.m. The festivities will occur in Delaware City’s Battery Park and on The Green in New Castle. More than 16 craft breweries will participate. For more information about the festival and the other activities, visit rivertownsfestival.com.
