CLEVELAND, Ohio – Akronym Brewing is getting set to mark a year in business with releases, Platform Beer Co. is releasing a unique slushee-style ale, Chez Francois will feature Saucy Brew Works at a beer dinner, and many other events are slated in Northeast Ohio. 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: Tremont Taphouse will feature 3 Floyds Brewing of Indiana as its featured brewery of the month. It's at 2572 Scranton Road, Cleveland.
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 17: Yard House has introduced 25-plus beers at all of its locations as part of the company's Summer Beer Fest. The restaurant also offers $5 build-your-own-four-packs, which allows customers a chance to create their own beer flight until 9 p.m. on Mondays through July 8. It's at 160 Union St., Westlake, in Crocker Park.
Tuesday, June 18: Platform Beer Co.’s Charitable Tuesday beneficiary is Center for Employment Opportunities at 3 p.m. A dollar sold of every Platform beer or cider will be donated. It’s at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, June 20: Akronym Brewing Co. is marking its one-year anniversary. Today it will release A Stout Summer Is Coming - a coffee, vanilla, chocolate and coconut stout. It's at 58 E. Market St., Akron.
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.
Thursday, June 20: Rozi's Wine House will hold a tapping of Fat Head's Brewery's Strange Magic IPA 5-8 p.m. Buy a beer, keep the glass. A raffle will support Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center. It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Friday, June 21: Akronym Brewing Co. is marking its one-year anniversary. The brewery will release Awkward Handshakes, a double New England-style IPA collaboration with Missing Mountain Brewing Co. of Cuyahoga Falls, and Heavy Rubber, a scotch ale aged in bourbon barrels. It's at 58 E. Market St., Akron.
Friday, June 21: The Duck Island Club will hold Duck Duck Goose Island Night 5-9 p.m. The event will introduce new Goose Island Beer Co. offerings. Brewery reps are scheduled to attend. Sample five beers, including Gillian. It's at 2102 Freeman Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, June 21: Heinen’s will hold a blind hard-seltzer tasting at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $12. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, June 21: Tremont Taphouse will hold a North High Brewing Beer Dinner at 7 p.m. The brewery is out of Columbus. North High brewmaster Jason McKibben will talk about the beers. Cost is $45. Call 216-298-4451 for reservations. It's at 2572 Scranton Road, Cleveland.
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: Akronym Brewing Co. is marking its one-year anniversary. The brewery will release Cuyahoga Connection, a New England-style IPA collaboration with Masthead Brewing of Cleveland, and Wood Aged Walk the Line, an American stout. It's at 58 E. Market St., Akron.
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: Akronym Brewing Co. is marking its one-year anniversary. The brewery will release a special surprise keg today. It's at 58 E. Market St., 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.
Monday, June 24: Yard House has introduced 25-plus beers at all of its locations as part of the company's Summer Beer Fest. The restaurant also offers $5 build-your-own-four-packs, which allows customers a chance to create their own beer flight until 9 p.m. on Mondays through July 8. It's at 160 Union St., Westlake, in Crocker Park.
Tuesday, June 25: TownHall will hold Boulevard Brewing Co. Barrel Aged Beer School at 7:30 p.m. Cost is 7:30 p.m. It's at 1909 W. 25th St., Cleveland.
Tuesday, June 25: Platform Beer Co.’s Charitable Tuesday beneficiary is Parker Hannifin Downtown YMCA at 3 p.m. A dollar sold of every Platform beer or cider will be donated. It’s at 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, June 27: Chez Francois will hold a five-course beer dinner at 6:30 p.m. featuring Saucy Brew Works. Cost is $75. RSVP by emailing or calling 440-967-0630. It's at 555 Main St., Vermillion.
Friday, June 28: Rozi's Wine House will have a Columbus Brewing Co. tap takeover 6-9 p.m. Pay by the glass. At least seven beers will be poured. It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Saturday, June 29: Platform Beer Co. will release Icey, a collaboration with Brewnuts and Homage to create a slushee-style Sour Ale brewed with adjuncts of pineapple, raspberry, orange and vanilla. It's 5.6% alcohol and a low eight International Bittering Units. Doors open at 10 a.m. at 4125 Lorain Ave. and 3506 Vega Ave. in Cleveland.
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.
Sunday, June 30: Butcher and the Brewer will offer 30 percent off growler fills 3-9 p.m. It's at 2043 E. 4th St., Cleveland.
July
Monday, July 1: Yard House has introduced 25-plus beers at all of its locations as part of the company's Summer Beer Fest. The restaurant also offers $5 build-your-own-four-packs, which allows customers a chance to create their own beer flight until 9 p.m. on Mondays through July 8. It's at 160 Union St., Westlake, in Crocker Park.
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.
Monday, July 8: Yard House has introduced 25-plus beers at all of its locations as part of the company's Summer Beer Fest. The restaurant also offers $5 build-your-own-four-packs, which allows customers a chance to create their own beer flight until 9 p.m. on Mondays through July 8. It's at 160 Union St., Westlake, in Crocker Park.
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 fifth annual Beer Women Rock fundraiser will be held at Jukebox 2-6 p.m. It features craft beers, raffles, gift baskets, music (female-forward tunes), entertainment, more. It's at 1404 W. 29th St., Cleveland. Here's details about the event.
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 info@lakeeriecrushers.com.
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.
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.
Friday, Aug. 16: Rozi's Wine House will hold its fourth annual beer and wine tasting fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society featuring eight beers from Jackie O's and 10 to 12 wines. It's 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35 (online), $40 (at the door). It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
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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