Hooray beer! Beer events are taking LI by storm...

Sometimes nothing quite beats a great brew.  Long Island is home to several breweries such as, Great South Bay Brewery, Blue Point Brewing Company, Black Forest Brew Haus, Greenport Harbor Brewing, just to name a few.  The emergence of new breweries and an ongoing roll of local beer events are proof that the craft beer movement is picking up speed across Long Island.  Check out the Long Island Beer Events and the LI Beer Guide Event Calendar to find out more about local beer happenings. 

Upcoming beer festivals that offer limitless tasting opportunities: 

The 5th annual Spring Craft Beer Festival will take place on March 26, 2011 at Nassau Coliseum. There will be 2 sessions: 12:30-4:00 pm and 5:30-9 pm. The festival will feature great craft beer from across Long Island and around the U.S. Find out more info and purchase advance tickets at www.springcraftbeerfestival.com. Online ticket price is $45pp, while box office tickets on event day are $55pp.  Designated drivers will be admitted for only $12.


The North Fork Craft Beer Festival will take place on August 13, 2011 at Martha Clara Vineyards and will feature 50 brewers and over 100 brews. 

One of my favorite places to try out new brews is at The Good Life in Massapequa.  I am fortunate enough to be invited to attend the upcoming beer dinner on March 8th, which will celebrate a hybrid theme based on St. Patrick's Day and Mardi Gras.  Review and pictures to follow- yum!  

I also have a particular love for Southampton Publick House (Southampton Ales & Lagers) because they make one of my favorite beers, Southampton Double White.  This Belgian white ale is “double gravity,” or a higher alcohol version of a white ale.  Double delicious, if you ask me!  Pay a visit to the cozy pub and pair your beer with a mouth watering burger or one of their many menu selections.