RubberBuzz || Akron Unleashed: The $25 Dollar Question

7.22.2005

The $25 Dollar Question

I just got this submission. It seems like it could be fun...

Boutique beers from across the country, from Oregon to New Orleans, will be showcased at the first Brews, Blues & Burgers festival July 30 at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.

The first ever at Stan Hywet--a premier ale tasting with more than 25 breweries and 50 reputed microbrews. Sample beers from all of your local favorites and Victory Flying Dog, Kalamazoo, Dogfish Head, and more! Local chefs--David Russo of Russo's, Roger Thomas of Piatto, Brandon Kercher of The Grotto on Merriman, and Brendan Meeker of Glenmoor Country Club--will host demonstrations and share their tips for cooking with beer. Menches Brothers' fresh-grilled burgers will satisfy your appetite and renowned blues musicians Armstrong Bearcat Band will entertain and delight all afternoon.

The Armstrong Bearcat Band will perform, and a silent auction of beer-related items will be held. The event is a fund-raiser for Stan Hywet. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. Phone Stan Hywet at 330-315-3205.

Twenty-five bucks is a bit steep, but it raises a good question: can I drink $25 in beer under 3 hours? Here are some important things to consider: There are 25ish breweries, each one has several beers, these are microbrews that are more pricey to begin with. I think I can do it so long as I don't eat. Eating takes up space in my stomach that I could dedicate to beer sampling. Without food, I could down, like, $40 in beer, no problem. So Stan Hywet, here I come!

Blues and Brews at Stan Hywet

(joe :: The $25 Dollar Question)

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