239737 Mon Mar 10 11:38:20 -0800 2003 1 19 Outer Boroughs 0 1271503 For anyone who loves beer, this is a must: March 11 6:30 pm start. A tasting of 10 specialty beers led by famed Beer writer, Michael Jackson. Finger foods will be served. This year's beers will include Cooper's Sparkling Ales, Reissdorf Koelsh, Castelain, Saison Breukelen, Duvel, Hitachina Red Rice Beer, Scaldis, Gale's Conquest, Aventinus Eisbock and Schlenkerla. $30 in advance; $40 at the door. Tickets may be reserved by calling 718 486 7422 x107 I went to the last one and not only was it a hoot, being led by a (ahem) tipsy MJ, but the beer menu was great. I learned a lot about beer but beware of amusing MJ's diversions. Mon Mar 10 11:38:20 -0800 2003 0 Abbylovi 1 1271510 This sounds wonderful, though I must admit I've never forgiven the Brooklyn Brewery for getting rid of their ping pong table.... Mon Mar 10 13:48:25 -0800 2003 1271503 0 squidocto