Event Calendar

Philly Beer Geek Competition 2011 Calendar

Do you have what it takes to become Philly Beer Geek 2011, the most prestigious award presented during Philly Beer Week?

Contestants must win a Qualifying Preliminary Round at a sponsoring Beer Bar, Brewpub or Restaurant to be eligible for the Semi-Finals Competition on May 24, 2011. All Qualifying Preliminary Rounds must be held between January 1 - May 22, 2011.

Six Winners will be chosen during the Semi-Final Round on May 24, 2011 to compete for the Grand Prize and prestigious title of Philly Beer Geek 2011 on June 9, 2011.

If YOUR Beer Bar, Brewpub or Restaurant has not yet registered, ask them to be a sponsor, register, and hold a prelim round! YOU could become Philly Beer Geek 2011 !!!

If you belong to a "beer group," contact Jason Harris or Carolyn Smagalski to register as a "group seeking a sponsor." The sponsor will hold the Preliminary round and your members can compete in that round. The sponsor will select one (and only one) of your members to send to the Semi-Finals.

We will only accept the first 40 Semi-Finalists. After that, the list will be closed.

Below is the Calendar of Events from Philly Beer Geek 2010. This will be updated in 2011. You can use this as a reference to plan your own calendar.

Qualifying Preliminary Rounds

February 20, 2010 – War of the Worts War of the Worts Homebrew Competition Sponsored by: Keystone Homebrew Supply 779 Bethlehem Pike Montgomeryville, PA 18936 (215) 855-0100 www.keystonehomebrew.com Held at: Iron Hill Brewery North Wales Shoppes at English Village #100 1460 Bethlehem Pike North Wales, PA 19454

May 11, 2010 - 7:00 pm Dock Street Brewery Preliminary Round Dock Street Brewery 701 S. 50th St. Philadelphia, PA 19143 (215) 726-2337 www.dockstreetbeer.com

May 13, 2010 - 7:00 pm Grey Lodge Pub Preliminary Round The Grey Lodge Pub 6235 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19135 (215) 825-5357 www.greylodge.com

May 18, 2010 – 8:00 pm Brauhaus Schmitz Preliminary Round Brauhaus Schmitz 718 South Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (267) 909-8814 www.brauhausschmitz.com

May 19, 2010 – 7:30 pm The Beer Fox Qualifying Round of Beer Trivia This is an EXCLUSIVE Event for Members of the Women's In Pursuit of Ale (IPA) Club of Philadelphia ONLY! Sponsored by The Beer Fox held at: Bridget Foys 200 South Streets (at 2nd) Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 767-9671 beer.bellaonline.com

May 19, 2010 – 7:30 pm The Beer Fox Qualifying Round of Beer Trivia This is an EXCLUSIVE Event for Members of the Women's In Pursuit of Ale (IPA) Club of Philadelphia ONLY! Sponsored by Bridget Foys – This is a "Double Dutch" Round, doubled-up with the Beer Fox Preliminary Round Same place, same time! Bridget Foys 200 South Streets (at 2nd) Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215) 767-9671 beer.bellaonline.com

May 20, 2010 – 7:00 pm Hulmeville Inn Preliminary Round Trivia Contest & Blind Tasting will determine the winner. The winner will receive a $50 Hulmeville Inn gift card. The runner up will receive a $25 card. Hulmeville Inn 4 Trenton Rd. Hulmeville, PA 19047 (215) 741-1981 www.hulmevilleinn.com

May 20, 2010 – 8:00 pm Iron Abbey Gastro Pub Preliminary Trivia Round The winner receives 2 tickets to the Ayinger Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey in June and a spot in the Semi-Finals for Philly Beer Geek. Second Place winner will receive a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Iron Abbey. Iron Abbey Gastro Pub 680 N. Easton Rd. Horsham PA 19044 (215) 956-9600 www.ironabbey.com

May 20, 2010 – 7:00 pm Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Preliminary Trivia Round Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 3 West Gay Street West Chester, PA (610)738-9600 www.ironhillbrewery.com/westchester/

May 24, 2010 – 8:00 pm Varga Bar Preliminary Philly Beer Geek Round Contestants NOTE: This is a LAST CHANCE ROUND, specially scheduled after deadline for Philly Beer Geek Preliminary Rounds! Don't miss out! Varga Bar 941 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 19107 (215) 627-5200 www.vargabar.com

Other Qualifying Preliminary Rounds to be announced!

Philly Beer Geek Sponsors and Qualifying Preliminary Rounds:

February 20 through May 23, 2010

Registration for Qualifying Preliminary Rounds to be held in your Bar, Brewpub, or Restaurant between February 20-May 23, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – SEMI-FINALS COMPETITION NIGHT!

• Doors open at 7:00pm
• Admission: FREE!
• Semi-Finals Competition Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
• Place: Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
  4120 Main Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19127
• Ph: 215-482-8220
• www.manayunkbrewery.com
• Beer Music: 10:15 p.m. – Philly Beer Geek Mash Tunes
• Hosts: Jason Harris, Keystone Homebrew and Carolyn Smagalski, Beer Fox of BellaOnline.
• See Judges Page for list of Illustrious Celebrity Judges

Thursday, June 10, 2010 – FINALS COMPETITION NIGHT!

• Happy Hour / hors d'oeuvres
• Doors open at 7:00pm
• Admission: FREE!
• Semi-Finals Competition Time: 8:00 – 10:00 pm
• Place: Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant
  4120 Main Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19127
• Ph: 215-482-8220
• www.manayunkbrewery.com
• Beer Music!
• Hosts: Jason Harris, Keystone Homebrew and Carolyn Smagalski, Beer Fox of BellaOnline.
• See Judges Page for list of Illustrious Celebrity Judges