Extreme Beer Fest(s)

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BeerAdvocate Extreme Beer Fest Returns Feb 20th - 21st ‘09

December 20th, 2008
by Bruce Owens

The original fest that helped define what “Extreme Beer” is all about. Expect a uniquely awesome and epic celebration of American brewers who push the boundaries of creative brewing. Quite possibly the best fest on planet Earth. Limited to 1,000 tickets per session. $40.

Secure your attendance. Order your advance tickets now.

Night of the Barrels @ Extreme Beer Fest (Feb 20 ‘09)
Special Session | 6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm

Event Details:
100% wood-aged beers w/ upwards of 50 offerings.

A very special, exclusive, and all inclusive evening of wood-aged beers (from fresh oak to bourbon barrels to wine barrels), guest speaker panel, tasty snacks, complimentary hydration, chance to rub elbows with the industry. Not to be missed. Limited to 500 tickets. $50.

Session One | 1-4:30pm; beer stops @ 4:30pm (Feb 21 ‘09)
Session Two | 6-9:30pm; beer stops @ 9:30pm (Feb 21 ‘09)

Event Details:
The original fest that helped define what “Extreme Beer” is all about. Expect a uniquely awesome and epic celebration of American brewers who push the boundaries of creative brewing. Quite possibly the best fest on planet Earth w/ 100+ Extreme Beers. Limited to 1,000 tickets per session. $40.

Includes:

Entrance into one of best fests on Planet Earth.
All 2oz pours; Respect Beer.
Tasting cup.
Fest guide.
Beer education.
An additional shipping / handling fee will be added to all ticket orders.

Held at The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts - 539 Tremont Street in Boston, MA

For more information, please visit BeerAdvocate.com

Tags: Beer & Food

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http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1177/6368

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Found the beer I was looking for ....the one in white ceramic bottle with a pink elephant. Delirium Tremens

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delirium_Tremens_(beer)

Delirium Tremens was launched on 26 December

1989

. The beer uses three different yeasts

and is packaged in a bottle that is painted to resemble cologne

ceramics

. The label exemplifies different phases of the production of "Delirium Tremens" and that the "Pink Elephant" was up and ready to conquer the world.

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