Subscription information for this Brewsletter list can be found at the bottom of this message. To talk to Owen, please send an email to owen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx BREWTOPIA EVENTS E-MAIL BREWSLETTER Owen Ogletree (owen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) December 21, 2005 http://www.ClassicCityBrew.com phone (706) 254-BREW HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Wishing you cheers and beers during this festive time of year. AMERICAN BEER: A BOCKUMENTARY SCREENING Wednesday, December 28, 7:00 PM 5 Seasons Brewing Company, Prado Shopping Center, Roswell Rd. at I-285, Atlanta, GA. Bring a photo ID (21 and up) and at least a $2 donation to the Salvation Army for admission. From Andy Crouch, BeerScribe.com: "This film combines the quintessential American pastimes of road-trips and beer. The film follows the exploits of four friends who endeavor to tour 38 breweries around the country in 40 days. While the movie certainly does not attempt any compelling narrative on the craft brewing industry or impart any philosophy of brewing or life, it is an entertaining romp through some of America's best known breweries. Any such film is going to include some drunken exploits and this film is no exception. It mixes the tried-and-true elements of drunkenness, debauchery, and flatulence, often to comedic effect. Along the way, however, the troupe manages to interview some well-known individuals in the brewing industry, including Fritz Maytag of the Anchor Brewing Company and Ken Grossman from Sierra Nevada. The vignettes from the trip include some very personal and compelling moments with some brewers." 5 Seasons' delicious food and beers will be on sale throughout the evening, and attendance is limited to the first 150 through the door. Sponsors: 5 Seasons Brewing Company, Southern Brew News, http://www.sixhundred.com and Brewtopia Events LLC. ATLANTA CASK ALE TASTING Many thanks to all of you who made donations for attendance at our sold out January 28, 2006 Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting at Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta. Looks like we will have almost 15 incredible cask-conditioned beers from Georgia (and a guest cask from Thomas Creek in Greenville, SC). Email confirmations and additional information will be sent out to all ticket holders in early January. 100% of the proceeds go to the Atlanta Humane Society. http://www.classiccitybrew.com/acat.html BREWPUB OPPORTUNITY IN HELEN, GA My Name is David Wilkins and I own the Alpine Village Shoppes in Helen, Ga. We are trying to find a beer brewery that would like to locate up here - possibly coupled with a good restaurant. We have the space and buildings, and would be willing to make a very good deal to anyone who would like to do this. I am serious about working with whomever and making this happen. Phone: 706-878-3016 / cell: 706-892-6334. STOUT MOCHA FREEZE From: Lucy Saunders prep time : One hour recipe type: dessert and sweets ingredients: 1 quart coffee ice cream 1 cup stout 1 cup grated dark semisweet chocolate Soften ice cream in microwave for 15-30 seconds. Place in bowl and mix in stout and grated chocolate. Mixture will be soft - pour into cups and freeze until firm - about 4 hours. Serve with more stout. (Spike Buckowski recommends Terrapin Wake 'n Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout.) HOEGAARDEN BREWERY TO CLOSE The company who produces Stella Artois is the owner of the famous De Kluis Brewery in Belgium (makers of the Belgian White beer made famous by Pierre Celis). Stella Artrois, in a shocking move, has decided to close the Hoegaarden brewery and move production to a pilsner facility in another city in Belgium. This move will put an end to the jobs and long brewing history at De Kluis. Beer lovers world-wide have protested this decision. SOUTHERN BREW NEWS ON THE STANDS Check out the current edition of Southern Brew News for a terrific article by Jacob Johnston on Atlanta Brewing Company, part two of Owen Ogletree's Belgian beer travelogue, hard cider and onion soup recipe from Kerri Allen (The Beer Wench), holiday beer styles from lovable Larry Johnson, and Q&A from Don Beistle (the mysterious Dr. Brewsky). SBN is available at brewpubs and fine beer bars around the Southeast. ______________________ That's about all for now. Take care and remember to always drink responsibly and support homebrewing and craft-brewed beers whenever possible! To UNsubscribe to this Brewsletter, please send an email (from your email address that received this Brewsletter) to brewtopia-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with UNSUBSCRIBE in the SUBJECT field. To contact Owen about other matters, send an email to owen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx