Alvey from The Four Firkins had warned me that it was coming, but I was still surprised to see his mug on the cover of Lavender yesterday. Here’s a link to a great article.
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Wheat Wars Results
Michael Agnew, owner of A Perfect Pint, hosted “Wheat Wars” last night at The Four Firkins. He led us in a head-to-head battle of wheats – one wit versus another (Unibroue’s Blanche de Chambly vs. Ommegang Witte), one American wheat versus another (Pyramid Crystal Wheat vs. Goose Island 312) and one German hefeweizen vs. another (Schneider Weisse vs. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier) and then a final battle royale to choose the winner. It was an interesting way to facilitate discussion and get people to share what they were tasting in a particular beer. Obviously there were lots of differing opinions. In the end, I was 2 for 4 – the group chose Blanche de Chambly (I chose otherwise), Crystal Wheat (I chose otherwise), Weihenstephaner (Finally!) and then Weihenstephaner for the “best of show.”
Wheat Wars
Michael Agnew, founder of A Perfect Pint will host a beer battle royale at The Four Firkins on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:00pm. Email alvey AT thefourfirkins.com with “Wheat Wars” in the subject line to register. There are only 35 spots, so register now.
Here is Michael’s description of the event:
“Wheat! One of the oldest cultivated cereal grains. The earliest beers from brewing’s dim history were almost certainly made with wheat. In the modern brewing world, this most basic of grains has inspired divergent brewing traditions in different parts of the
globe. For your consideration; the opaque banana and clove of the German Hefeweizen, the delicate citrus and spice of the Belgian Wit, and the clean, bready, more assertively hopped American Wheat. What factors combine to produce the perfect wheat beer? What sets these three distinct styles, all based in this ancient grain, apart? The lines have been drawn for an epic battle of the beers. Three wheat styles and six wheat beers. Which will emerge victorious from the crucible of Firkin Forum. You will be the judge. Let the Wheat Wars begin!”
Beer Evangelist Class No. 3, Sours & Lambics – Sold Out
Join host Josh Pepper and 34 fellow beer lovers for a lambic & sour beer tasting at the Four Firkins on Tuesday August 26th at 8:00pm. The class is $15, but you’ll receive a $15 coupon to spend that evening, so you really can’t lose. SOLD OUT.
Beer Evangelism Class: Saison
Sign up now, cuz the 35 available spots will be gone before you know it. This is the second of Josh Pepper’s “Beer Evangelism” classes at The Four Firkins. The first was a lot of fun. I’m sure the second will be as well!