CLEVELAND, Ohio – Great Lakes Brewing Co.'s dinner at Ohio City Farm and Platform Beer Co.'s fifth anniversary party and releases are among the many beer-centric events and more that can be found in our beer calendar, which we update each week. Deadline to send info on events is Thursday; email me. Most dinners do not include tax and tip. Always check on availability.
June
Through June: Granite City Food & Brewery will offer a promotional growler for $10. The promo growler can be filled - and refilled - for $5 per fill. It's at 24519 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, in Legacy Village.
Monday, June 3: Michael Nowak of The Black Pig will challenge Mike Schoen of Tinman for the fourth annual Goose Island “Who Pairs Better” at 7 p.m. In this multi-course culinary showdown, each restaurant will create its own dish featuring an ingredient they feel will pair best with each round’s beer. Cost is $65 and includes five beers with 10 tasting courses. Featured beers: Dry Hopped 312 Wheat, Sofie Farmhouse Saison, Madame Rose Cherry Sour Ale, Goose Island Next Coast IPA and Bourbon County Reserve Vanilla Barrel Aged Stout. It’ at 2801 Bridge Ave., Cleveland.
Tuesday, June 4: Platform Beer Co.’s Charitable Tuesday beneficiary is Muttley Crue to support medical bills of adoptable pups at 3 p.m. A dollar sold of every Platform beer or cider will be donated. It’s at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
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.
Thursday, June 6: Firkin Thursday at Goldhorn Brewery is at 5 p.m. The folks at Goldhorn will concoct a unique firkin, a small batch one-time-only cask of beer with some added flavors. It's at 1361 E. 55th St., Cleveland.
Friday, June 7: Heinen's and Great Lakes Brewing Co. are collaborating on a tapping to mark the 90th anniversary of the grocery store. Center Cut Lager, a Bavarian-style lager, honors the store's beginning as a butcher shop. Cost: $5 half-growler, $8 growler. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, June 7: Platform Beer Co. will hold Firkin Friday at 3 p.m. An exclusive firkin that has been aging with different ingredients will be tapped. Today: Under the Sun with dragon fruit and blueberries. It’s at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, June 7: Heinen's will hold Pre-Game Beat the New York Yankees Beer Blast at 5 p.m. To mark the Yankees-Indians series June 7-9, the store will hold a pre-game tasting featuring Southern Tier, Victory and Sixpoint breweries of New York. Cost is $15. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, June 7: Lizardville will hold a barrel-aged beer night at 4 p.m. It will include a blind taste-test of two flights. It's at 25380 Miles Road, Bedford.
Saturday, June 8: Royal Park Fine Wines will have a pre-Father's Day craft-beer tasting 3-5 p.m. Fifteen beers covering a range of styles will be offered along with finger foods. Cost is $15. For reservations, call 440-582-8466. It's at 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton.
Saturday, June 8: Today is the deadline for Royal Park Fine Wines' $5 discount for the first 50 tickets sold to the store's annual Taste of Summer wine and beer tasting on Sunday, June 23. Call 440-582-8766. It's at 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton.
Saturday, June 8: The Working Class Brewery 2nd Anniversary Party is at noon. The brewery is tapping its first Double IPA, The Mailman. It's at 17448 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, in Kamm's Corners.
Saturday, June 8: Platform Beer Co. will release We Have Met The Enemy, a hazy IPA. Doors open at 10 a.m. at 4125 Lorain Ave. and 3506 Vega Ave. in Cleveland.
Sunday, June 9: The Brewery Collectibles Club of America's Lake Erie chapter's spring show is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It's billed as the chapter's D-Day show, since it is three days after the 75th anniversary of D-Day and is being held in D-Day Ohio Event Hall, 283 Buffalo St., Conneaut. The club is about breweriana - all things beer-related. Cans, bottles, signs, trays, lights, coasters, tap handles, openers and more will be on display. Admission is free.
Sunday, June 9: Butcher and the Brewer will offer 30 percent off growler fills 3-9 p.m. It's at 2043 E. 4th St., Cleveland.
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.
Tuesday, June 11: Great Lakes Brewing Co. will hold a five-course Brewmaster's Dinner at the Ohio City Farm at 6 p.m. It will pair seasonal and year-round beers and will feature vegetables, herbs and spices harvested at Ohio City Farm. Cost is $70. Beers to be served: Holy Moses White Ale, Great Lakes IPA, Turntable Pils, New England IPA and Sadō Green Tea Ale. For reservations, email [email protected] or call 216-771-4404.
Tuesday, June 11: Platform Beer Co.’s Charitable Tuesday beneficiary is Land Studio at 3 p.m. A dollar sold of every Platform beer or cider will be donated. It’s at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Tuesday, June 11: Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. will hold a vegan vs. carnivore interleague beer dinner at 6 p.m. To be served: Twisted Kilt, Blood Hound Orange, Labrador Lager, Pineapple Upside Down Gose (from Christian Moerlein in Cincinnati) and others. Cost is $35. For reservations, email [email protected] or call 234-571-1456. It's at 587 Grant St., Akron. (The Cleveland Indians host the Cincinnati Reds in a two-game interleague series, Tuesday-Wednesday, June 11-12, at Progressive Field).
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.
Thursday, June 13: Pinstripes will hold a four-course beer dinner featuring The Brew Kettle at 7 p.m. Cost is $60. It's at 111 Park Ave., Orange Village, in the Pinecrest development. Menu:
• Sweet, spicy and dry ribs. Beer: Tribal Red Amber Red Ale.
• Crispy pork belly salad with mango and arugula. Beer: White Rajah India Pale Ale.
• Big Woody chicken, with creamed cauliflower and pickled beets. Beer: Big Woody Lager.
• Chocolate Delight with coconut, caramel and pecans. Beer: Kitka Milk Stout.
Thursday, June 13: Rozi's Wine House will hold a front porch dinner featuring Jackie O's Brewery in Athens, Ohio City Provisions and Brewnuts 6-8 p.m. Reps from all three are scheduled to be in attendance. Cost is $50. It’s at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Friday, June 14: Platform Beer Co. will release Orangeaid session sour ale at 3 p.m. It's at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, June 14: A two-hour sightseeing Brews Cruise is scheduled aboard the Nautica Queen the night before Cleveland Beerfest. Includes pasta bar and seven-beer voucher good for craft beer. Tickets are $60 (advance), $70 (at the door), $35 (designated driver).
Saturday, June 15: Platform Beer Co. will hold Haze Trip - a Hazy IPA tap takeover - at 10 a.m. It's at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland. Also, Peach Fog and Days That Got Away will be released. Peach Fog is a Hazy IPA brewed with peaches at 6.5% alcohol and 33 International Bittering Units, and Days That Got Away is a Milkshake IPA brewed with pineapple, coconut and lactose at 8.4% alcohol and 20 IBUs.
Saturday, June 15: Granite City Food & Brewery will offer $5 growler fills of any growler on Father’s Day weekend. It's at 24519 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, in Legacy Village.
Saturday, June 15: Iron Brewer's tasting event and announcement of brewing winners is at The Cleveland Brew Shop, 4142 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, June 15: Cleveland Beerfest will be held at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Beers from 90 breweries will be available during the fest's two sessions, 2-5 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Includes 25 sample tickets and 5-ounce pours. Designated-driver tickets are $20. VIP tickets include hour-early admission.
Sunday, June 16: Granite City Food & Brewery will offer $5 growler fills of any growler on Father’s Day weekend. It's at 24519 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, in Legacy Village.
Sunday, June 16: Butcher and the Brewer will offer 30 percent off growler fills 3-9 p.m. It's at 2043 E. 4th St., Cleveland.
Thursday, June 20: Granite City Food & Brewery will tap its summer Session IPA – Mix Tape Vol. 1, brewed in collaboration with Two Brothers Brewing from Chicago. The folks at Granite City say it features a mix of pineapple, black currant and peach with a light finish. It's at 24519 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, in Legacy Village.
Friday, June 21: The Wine Spot will hold a tasting featuring Sibling Revelry Brewery of Westlake 6-9 p.m. It’s at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Saturday, June 22: Der Braumeister will host Staatliches Hofbräu München Brewery Masskrugstemmen, a stein-holding contest, 6-9 p.m. One female and one male will advance to Chicago to compete in regionals. Eventual winners will go to Germany to compete. Entry to compete is free with a meal and liter purchase. It's at 13046 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
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.
Sunday, June 23: Butcher and the Brewer will offer 30 percent off growler fills 3-9 p.m. It's at 2043 E. 4th St., Cleveland.
Sunday, June 23: Royal Park Fine Wines will hold its annual Taste of Summer wine and beer tasting 5-7 p.m. Two dozen highly rated value wines (reds, whites, rose, sparkling, sweet and dry) along with six craft beers will be poured. Cost is $30 and includes light appetizers. For reservations, call 440-582-8766. It's at 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton.
Saturday, June 29: The third annual Masthead 5K and Brew Fest is scheduled. A beer festival will follow a 5K and 1.5-mile run/walk at 10 a.m. Fifteen breweries will set up in the back parking lot of Masthead from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets via eventbrite are $25-$60 depending on if you are running. It's at 1261 Superior Ave., Cleveland.
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.
Saturday, July 6: Platform Beer Co. will hold its fifth-year anniversary celebration. Releases, specials and more are planned. Doors open at 10 a.m. at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
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.
Friday, July 12: The Wine Spot will hold Pickle Gose party with Urban Artifact 6-9 p.m. It's a sour ale. Scotty Hunter, co-owner of the Cincinnati brewery, is scheduled to attend. It’s at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
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 20: Der Braumeister will celebrate Belgian Independence Day a day early with flights of Belgian Ales, Saisons and "craft interpretations of the masters" 6-10 p.m. Seasonal and Belgian food pairings will be available. Details are in the works. It's at 13046 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Sunday, July 21: Belgian Independence Day. Celebrate with a glass of your favorite Belgian ale.
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. Sixty breweries are expected to participate.
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.
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