Tasting Beers of New England October 17

The Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a Tasting of New England Beers. The tasting is a fundraising social event with a portion of the proceeds going to support education. The Drum Hill Chapter, in association with NSDAR, supports seven schools and two colleges for under privileged students including Native American children; the chapter also gives scholarships and awards; and promotes education and good citizenship locally.

The beer tasting will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. (doors open at 6:00 P.M. The tasting presentation will begin promptly at 6:30.)

Location:

Trackside Teen Center
15 Station Road
Wilton, CT 06897

Tasting Presentation

The Tasting Presentation, “New England Beers from Colonial Times to Now” will be conducted by Gregg Glaser, Editor-in-Chief for Yankee Brew News. It will provide an overview of beer history in New England with emphasis on Connecticut breweries both old and the new flourishing craft breweries. It will also include a discussion on: beer terms, the differences among beer, ale and lager s, beer ingredients, the brewing process, the proper way to evaluate beer, and a sampling of representative styles.

The event will also feature a silent auction, open immediately preceding and following the presentation.

Ticket Information

Tickets to the Tasting are to people 21 years of age for $35 online at www.drumhilldar.org/beer.html and $40 at the door.