CLEVELAND, Ohio – An Easter beer hunt is scheduled at Market Garden Brewery, Vine n Hop is holding classes, and many other beer-centric events and tastings are coming up throughout Greater Cleveland. Deadline to send info on beer events is Thursday; email me. Most dinners do not include tax and tip. Always check on availability.
April
April: Featured beer at Melt Bar and Grilled is Great Lakes IPA, the recently released India Pale Ale from Great Lakes Brewing Co. Melt has multiple locations throughout Northeast Ohio.
April: Tremont Taphouse will feature Lagunitas beers this month. It’s at 2572 Scranton Road, Cleveland.
April: Applebee's will have exclusive restaurant tap rights to Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.'s Blood Hound Orange India Pale Ale. A pint ($6.25), Brewtus glass ($7.25) and growlers ($26) are available.
Monday, April 8: Rozi's Wine House offers $2 off draft beer. It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Monday, April 8: Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s monthly Giving Monday will donate $1 of every beer sold to Parma Animal Shelter. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland.
Tuesday, April 9: Platform Beer Co.’s Charitable Tuesday beneficiary is Lake Erie Nature & Science Center at 3 p.m. A dollar sold of every Platform beer or cider will be donated. It’s at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday April 10: Wonder Bar will hold a Wonderfully Artisan Beer Dinner at 6 p.m. Artisan Anthony’s and Masthead Brewing Co. are collaborating for a five-course dinner. Cost is $35. It's at 2044 E. 4th St., Cleveland.
Wednesday, April 10: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Wednesday, April 10: Hoppin' Frog Brewery will hold pint night / meet the brewers. Pints and barrel-aged 1/2 pints are $5 3-7 p.m. Meet the brewers is 5-7 p.m. It’s at 1680 E. Waterloo Road, Akron.
Wednesday, April 10: The Wine Spot’s Growler Discount Day offers 20 percent off what's on tap. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Thursday, April 11: Vine n Hop will hold a Hop Growing in Ohio class 6-8 p.m. Cost is $25. Jenny and Mike Napier of Barn Talk Hops will discuss the history of hops, future of hop growing in Ohio, and how you can grow hops for personal use and profit. Must be 21. It's at 1327 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick. Call 330-623-6940.
Thursday, April 11: Buy a pint or 10-ounce glass of beer and receive a free 5-ounce sampler at Bad Tom Smith Brewing. It's at 1836 W. 25th St., Cleveland.
Thursday, April 11: Rozi's Wine House offers growler night, with $2 off half-growlers and $5 off full ones. It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Thursday, April 11: Hoppin' Frog Brewery will hold Throwback Thursday 3-9 p.m. It's a chance to try rare and vintage bottles. It’s at 1680 E. Waterloo Road, Akron.
Friday, April 12: The Medina Beer Fest will feature more than 30 craft beers, food, raffles, entertainment, photo booth and more. Tickets are $35 (VIP, $45; designated driver, $10). It's at Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina.
Friday, April 12: Platform Beer Co. will release Torte, a Blonde Ale is inspired by the Burnt Almond Torte of Prantl's Bakery in Pittsburgh. Release is at 3 p.m. at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, April 12: Platform Beer Co. will release Prague Rock Pilsner in conjunction with Jukebox at 3 p.m. It's at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, April 12: Bad Tom Smith Brewing features a Flight of Four for $5 at 4:30 p.m. It's at 1836 W. 25th St., Cleveland.
Saturday, April 13: An Easter beer hunt is scheduled at four locations - Market Garden Brewery, Nano Brew, Bier Markt/Bar Cento and Market Garden productions facility/store/tours. Cans will be filled with prizes. Instagram tag Market Garden Brewery @marketgardenbrewery on this day with #BeerForPeople.
Saturday, April 13: Platform Beer Co. will release Moon Shaped Pool, an American Sour Ale aged in red-wine barrels with guava. Doors open at 10 a.m. at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, April 13: StoneWater will pit Market Garden and Great Lakes breweries in a five-course dinner with five beers from each Cleveland brewery. The Battle of the Breweries is 7-9:30 p.m. Cost is $75. For reservations, call 440-461-4653, ext. 106, or email [email protected]. It’s at One Club Dr., Highland Heights.
Monday, April 15: Rozi's Wine House offers $2 off draft beer. It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Tuesday, April 16: Platform Beer Co.’s Charitable Tuesday beneficiary is Greater Cleveland Food Bank at 3 p.m. A dollar sold of every Platform beer or cider will be donated. It’s at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, April 17: Collision Bend Brewing Co. will hold its second anniversary party with Lake Erie Sunset canning at 3 p.m. Includes live music, specials, more. It’s at 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland.
Wednesday, April 17: Hoppin' Frog Brewery will hold pint night / meet the brewers. Pints and barrel-aged 1/2 pints are $5 3-7 p.m. Meet the brewers is 5-7 p.m. It’s at 1680 E. Waterloo Road, Akron.
Wednesday, April 17: The Wine Spot’s Growler Discount Day offers 20 percent off what's on tap. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Thursday, April 18: The Rail's beer school will feature BrewDog at 7 p.m. Cost is $12. It's at 3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn. Contact The Rail to register.
Thursday, April 18: Buy a pint or 10-ounce glass of beer and receive a free 5-ounce sampler at Bad Tom Smith Brewing. It's at 1836 W. 25th St., Cleveland.
Thursday, April 18: Hoppin' Frog Brewery will hold Throwback Thursday 3-9 p.m. It's a chance to try rare and vintage bottles. It’s at 1680 E. Waterloo Road, Akron.
Thursday, April 18: The Rail's beer school will feature Numbers Brewing Co. at 7 p.m. Cost is $12. It's at 4347 Belden Village Mall. Contact The Rail to register.
Saturday, April 20: The Pro Football Hall of Fame will hold the first Local Wine and Maker Expo 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Craft breweries participating are Missing Mountain, Platform and Royal Docks. Admission to the maker tent area is free, but tasting tickets (wine, beer, mead) are $45. It's at 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton.
Saturday, April 20: Platform Beer Co. will release Avitas, a New England style India Pale Ale at 7.4 percent alcohol and 26 International Bittering Units. Doors open at 10 a.m. at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, April 20: Hoppin' Frog Brewery will release Dankster Frog I.P.A. 4:20-11 p.m. It’s at 1680 E. Waterloo Road, Akron.
Wednesday, April 24: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Wednesday, April 24: The Wine Spot’s Growler Discount Day offers 20 percent off what's on tap. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Friday, April 26: Der Braumeister will hold Maifest Flight Night featuring 11 bock beers on draft, available in full pours or flights. It's at 5 p.m. Weather permitting, the patio will open to taste the malty, roasted, sweet bocks around a fire pit. It's at 13046 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, April 26: Bad Tom Smith Brewing features a Flight of Four for $5 at 4:30 p.m. It's at 1836 W. 25th St., Cleveland.
May
Wednesday, May 1: Hofbrauhaus Cleveland will hold its monthly keg tapping at 6:45 p.m. It's at 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, May 2: Great Lakes Brewing Co. will hold Hop College: Beer 101 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cicerone-certified staffers will guide the educational tour and tasting. Cost is $40 and includes a nonic pint glass, discounts and more. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland. Email or call 216-771-4404.
Saturday, May 4: Vine n Hop will celebrate Big Brew Day 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Join The Brewing Ring In Medina (BRIM) homebrewing club as they showcasing brewing techniques and equipment set-ups. It will include demos, samples, prizes and more. It's at 1327 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick. Call 330-623-6940.
Thursday, May 9: The Rail's beer school will feature BrewDog at 7 p.m. Cost is $12. It's at 17885 Southpark Center, Strongsville. Contact The Rail to register.
Thursday, May 9: Vine n Hop will hold a Mead Making 101 class 6-8 p.m. Cost is $25. Learn the basics of making mead. Douglas Shaw, co-founder of Western Reserve Meadery in Cleveland, will guide the class. Must be 21 to attend. Call 330-623-6940.
Wednesday, May 15: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Thursday, May 16: The Rail's beer school will feature BrewDog at 7 p.m. Cost is $12. It's at 400 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted. Contact The Rail to register.
Thursday, May 16: The Rail's beer school will feature Royal Docks Brewing Co. at 7 p.m. Cost is $12. It's at 4347 Belden Village Mall, Canton. Contact The Rail to register.
Saturday, May 18: The North Canton Craft Beer Fest is 5-8 p.m. at the MAPS Air Museum. Tickets: $35 (pre-sale), $40 (at the door), $50 (VIP), $10 (designated driver). A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold; sellout is anticipated. Sixteen breweries will be included, including Canton, Lockport, Maize Valley, Muskellunge, Paradigm Shift, Royal Docks, Sandy Springs and Shale. It's at 2260 International Pkwy., North Canton.
Tuesday, May 21: Tickets go on sale for the fourth annual Crushers Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Sprenger Healthcare Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon. You can buy tickets online or at the Crushers Box Office at the stadium. For details email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 22: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Friday, May 17: Greater Cleveland Aquarium's Adult Swim will feature a beer tasting 7-10 p.m. Cleveland Animal Protective League folks will have adoptable dogs and cats. Cost is $40 ($30 for aquarium passholders, $20 for designated drivers). Includes light hors d’oeuvres, 20 tasting tickets and souvenir tasting glass. Tastings sell out. It's at 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland.
June
Saturday, June 1: The second annual Crafted local food, beer and music festival will be 3-7 p.m. at Lincoln Park in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood.
Wednesday, June 5: Hofbrauhaus Cleveland will hold its monthly keg tapping at 6:45 p.m. It's at 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, June 5: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Thursday, June 6: Great Lakes Brewing Co. will hold Hop College: Beer 101 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cicerone-certified staffers will guide the educational tour and tasting. Cost is $40 and includes a nonic pint glass, discounts and more. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland. Email or call 216-771-4404.
Monday, June 10: Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s monthly Giving Monday will donate $1 of every beer sold to Stone Soup Cleveland. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, June 12: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Saturday, June 22: Akron Zoo will hold Brew at the Zoo 6:30-10:30 p.m. Today's theme: Decades Night. Includes eight samples and 4-ounce tasting glass. Admission: $33 ($27 for members). Designated drivers: $22 ($16 for members). VIP tickets are $50 ($40 for VIP designated drivers) and include early entrance at 6 p.m., appetizers, reserved seating, three additional tastings, ticket for full-sized beer and souvenir lanyard. It's at 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron.
July
Wednesday, July 3: Hofbrauhaus Cleveland will hold its monthly keg tapping at 6:45 p.m. It's at 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, July 3: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Monday, July 8: Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s monthly Giving Monday will donate $1 of every beer sold to Drink Local. Drink Tap. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, July 20: Akron Zoo will hold Brew at the Zoo 6:30-10:30 p.m. Today's theme: Paradise Island. Includes eight samples and 4-ounce tasting glass. Admission: $33 ($27 for members). Designated drivers: $22 ($16 for members). VIP tickets are $50 ($40 for VIP designated drivers) and include early entrance at 6 p.m., appetizers, reserved seating, three additional tastings, ticket for full-sized beer and souvenir lanyard. It's at 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron.
Saturday, July 27: The fourth annual Crushers Craft Beer and Wine Festival will be held at Sprenger Healthcare Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon. For details email [email protected].
Wednesday, July 31: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
August
Saturday, Aug. 3: Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. will hold its annual Blues & Brews festival.
Saturday, Aug. 10: The annual Brewfest Waterfront District will be held in Lorain.
Saturday, Aug 10: Chardon Brew Fest is scheduled. Ticket discount is in place until Monday, Dec. 31.
Monday, Aug. 12: Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s monthly Giving Monday will donate $1 of every beer sold to Western Reserve Land Conservancy. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, Aug. 14: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: The Akron RubberDucks will feature a local brewery on Craft Beer Night on home Wednesdays at Canal Park. It's at 300 S. Main St., Akron.
September
Monday, Sept. 9: Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s monthly Giving Monday will donate $1 of every beer sold to Refugee Response. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland.
October
Saturday, Oct. 5: Akron Zoo will hold Brew at the Zoo 6:30-10:30 p.m. Today's theme: Halloween Bash. Includes eight samples and 4-ounce tasting glass. Admission: $33 ($27 for members). Designated drivers: $22 ($16 for members). VIP tickets are $50 ($40 for VIP designated drivers) and include early entrance at 6 p.m., appetizers, reserved seating, three additional tastings, ticket for full-sized beer and souvenir lanyard. It's at 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron.
Monday, Oct. 14: Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s monthly Giving Monday will donate $1 of every beer sold to West Creek Conservancy. It's at 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland.
December
Thursday, Dec. 12: Akron Zoo will hold its first holiday beer and wine tasting 6-9 p.m. Taste assorted beers from local breweries as you stroll through the zoo’s Wild Lights. It’s at 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron.