There are 2 cask festivals going on this weekend here in town. 1) Brazen Head Bar, Atlantic Ave @ Court St in Brooklyn and David Copperfield Bar on York Ave in the 70's. Both line ups look good. Enjoy...
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Nov 14, 2003 12:26PM
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What times? Any details on the line up?
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Check out www.brazenheadbrooklyn.com for their lineup,I'm not sure about Copperfield. Though I saw a list somewhere on line, they are having some Heavyweight beers and Rogue Dry Hopped and some Southhampton, Bluepoint and god knows what else. I think both of these places are placing the focus on US beers and mainly the Mid Atlantic. As far as I know the fest lasts all weekend. I know the Brazen Head is all weekend. MMMMM, cask ale....
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Went to both places for the fests. Sat Night @ Copperfields, not crowded. There were about 10 casks in the basement that were dispensed by gravity. Had Rogue Dry Hopped Choclate Stout, Middle Ages Imperial IPA (Syracuse NY), Troegs (forget which) and 1 other. All interesting but needless to say, it was a tough low down dirty job. The next afternoon went to the Brazen Head, they had the same set up, 'bout 10 casks dispensed by gravity in the back of the bar. Only had 2, 1 ale and 1 Otter Creek Organic Stout (VT). Very tasty, then the live Bluegrass jam kicked in. Nice bar, friendly owner, good music. Most of the Ales, were from the Mid Atlantic, the owner of the Brazen head told me the Heavyweights(NJ) were made especially for the fest. Southhampton was also well represented. Things are looking brighter for NYC drinkers.
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