The breweries coming to New England Brewfest, the leading summer beer festival, are offering a sneak peek at the top tap trends:
DON’T WORRY, BE HOPPY!
Look for new IPA’s on the horizon. IPA stands for “India Pale Ale,” a hoppy style of beer in the pale ale category that was first brewed in England in the 19th century and is a local craft brewer favorite at New England Brewfest, including:
Shipyard Brewery Monkey Fist IPA
Sam Adams Rebel IPA (the big player’s first ever reformulation of a flagship beer from its Boston nano brewery featuring a juicy, tropical and citrus flavor)
FOCUS ON FRUITY
In addition to Sam Adams’ Rebel IPA update, several breweries note that fruit is a new trend for craft beers. Among many other fabulous and fruity offerings, New England Brewfest attendees will enjoy:
Angry Orchard Hard Cider
Shipyard Smashed Blueberry (served during the VIP ON TAP preview)
Little Apples from Hidden Moon Brewery
MEET MEAD
According to brewers at Hidden Moon Brewery, in addition to juicy New England style IPAs, mead is the fastest growing segment right now. At New England Brewfest, look for their Desire sweet Black Currant, Black Cherry, and Blueberry mead.
STAY LOCAL
The inside word from Brooklyn Brewery is that consumers are looking for beers that are brewed right around the corner from their house. Straight from their hot Williamsburg neighborhood, they’ll be bringing their cool, easy-drinking Summer Ale.
Tickets to the New England Brewfest, which takes place Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25, are on sale on the event’s official website nebrewfest.com. Located at the foot of scenic Loon Mountain, the New England Brewfest features three days of a unique blend of beer-infused social events, educational workshops and its signature Saturday Night: ON TAP tasting event.
Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce, which is producing the event for its 13th year, also released a preliminary list of 30 participating breweries: Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Bad Beer Co., Bad Lab Brewing Company, Bolton Beery Works, Brooklyn Brewery, Citizen Cider, Guinness, Henniker Brewing, Hidden Cove, Hidden Moon Brewing, Magic Hat Brewing Company, Moat Mountain, Moonlight Meadery LLC, Narrangansett Beer, Nauti Seltzer, Newburyport Brewing Co., One Love Brewery, Peak Organic Brewing, Co., Samuel Adams, Sebago Brewing Company, Shipyard, Smuttynose Brewing Company, Switchback Brewing Company, Traveler Beer Company, Truly Spiked & Sparkling, Tuckerman Brewing Co., Two Roads Brewing, Vermont Cider Company, Wachusett Brewing Company, Woodchuck Cider and Woodstock Inn Brewery.
Life is Good Kids Foundation (LiGKF) was named the event’s official charity partner. The mission of The Life is Good Kids Foundation is to spread the power of optimism to help kids heal. Visitors to the official New England Brewfest website will have the opportunity to make donations of any amount to LiGKF.
Beer aficionados, industry professionals and travelers enjoying a weekend getaway in New England will sip and savor brand new brews and seasonal favorites. Tickets are sold separately for each of the weekend events:
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Friday June 23, 2017 Cafe Lafayette Craft Beer Train ($75) – 2-hour train ride along the Pemigewassett River features a selection of locally sourced dishes, each paired with a craft beer. One Love Brewery Beer Pairing Dinner ($65) – Beer-centric menu offers a series of stationed-pairings.
Saturday June 24, 2017 ON TAP at the New England Brewfest ($40) – Includes admission, event t-shirt, official tasting glass, all beer samples, live music, and on-site parking. General admission begins at 4pm; VIP ticket ($60) offers early entry at 3 pm. Event ends at 8pm, and shuttle bus transportation will be available to select lodging properties. New England Brewfest Seminars ($45) – A unique learning opportunity from 10am to 1pm.
Sunday June 25, 2017 Brewers Brunch ($35) – Breakfast buffet at the Mountain Club on Loon at 9:30am, with an opportunity meet brewers from around New England and learn more about them. Believing Brewers ($8 gondola tickets to mountain-summit service available at Loon Mountain Sports by requesting “church ticket”) – Hosted by Loon Mountain Ministry.
An array of lodging packages to suit a range of budget needs can also be booked via the New England Brewfest website. Special ticket, meal and lodging packages are being offered by local spa resorts, condominiums, lodges and economy-priced hotels. For more information, to buy tickets, reserve lodging, or to make a donation to LiGKF, please visit nebrewfest.com. Attendees at all Brewfest events must be 21 years old, ID required. |