Tap Time Radio July 31st, 2019

Check out Wednesday night's edition of Tap Time below with Liz from Prestonrose Farm and Brewing Company in Paris, AR calling in and Sylvia Blain of the Arkansas Brewers Guild in the studio. We discuss this Friday's ABG tap takeover at Prestonrose and much more!

A delicious release from Rebel Kettle on National IPA Day

Bryce hard at work

Sylvia dropping knowledge

Arkansas Brewers Guild Fall Tap Takeover

Arkansas Brewers Guild 

Announce Fall Tap Takeover Event 

 

Bonnerdale, AR, November 14, 2016 – On Saturday, November 19, Bubba Brew’s Brewing Company and Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill will host the fourth and final Arkansas Brewers Guild Tap Takeover of 2016. The tap takeover will feature beer from a number of the member Arkansas breweries, including breweries from Northwest Arkansas, Little Rock and central Arkansas, and Hot Springs, with proceeds to benefit the Arkansas Brewers Guild and its efforts promoting the craft beer industry in Arkansas.

“We are really looking forward to seeing all of our friends and colleagues for what should be a fun evening of beer, food and fellowship. This will be a fantastic chance for the local community to meet and mingle with the people in the industry who bring them their favorite Arkansas brews, including in many cases thactual brewers, owners and other brewery representatives who share their love and passion for Arkansas beer.” – Jonathan Martin, brewmaster and partner, Bubba Brew’s Brewing Company

Craft beer enthusiasts are encouraged to join the Arkansas brewing community for the Tap Takeover on Saturday, November 19, from 4:00pm-8:00pm and after at Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill and Bubba Brew’s Brewing Company located at 8091 Airport Road, Bonnerdale, AR 71933. Special pricing will be in effect for the Tap Takeover, and the full menu will be available with live entertainment following the tap takeover.

The Arkansas Brewers Guild is organized to promote, in every lawful manner, the common interests of the members of the brewing industry in Arkansas. It is recognized by the Brewers Association as the official trade group for the industry in the state. The Guild operates as a non-profit corporation and pursues its mission through public events, industry initiatives, and governmental action.

Find out more about upcoming Guild events at https://www.facebook.com/arkansasbrewersguild

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Press Release: American Craft Beer Week Celebrated in Central Arkansas

Arkansas Brewers Guild Host Events Highlighting Growing Industry

 

North Little Rock, AR, May 10, 2016 – For the 11th year in a row, the Brewers Association has declared American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), the nationwide celebration of U.S. small and independent craft brewers. The weeklong tribute provides an opportunity for craft brewers to share their diversity, creativity and passion for the beverage they love with the greater craft beer community. From May 16 – 22, all 50 states will be holding events including exclusive brewery tours, special craft beer releases, food and beer pairings, tap takeovers and more to celebrate the ever-advancing beer culture in the United States.

“American Craft Beer Week has provided independent beer fans across the country a chance to support their local breweries since 2006. With celebrations happening in all 50 states, this is truly an annual national event that recognizes all those involved in making craft beer from small breweries in the U.S. such a success." - Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association 

The Arkansas Brewers Guild gets a head start on ACBW with a series of events in the Argenta Arts District May 13-15. Breweries from around the state will converge for a weekend long ACBW kickoff party: Tap Takeover at Flyway Brewing Friday night, Beer Garden at Legends in Argenta Saturday night, and Brewers’ Brunch at Skinny J’s Argenta Sunday morning.

“The local brewing community is jumping fully into the phenomenon that is American Craft Beer Week by starting a few days early! The Arkansas Brewers Guild is excited to put on an entire weekend of events all within a few blocks of each other in Argenta that will lead into everything member breweries have planned for ACBW.” - Ian Beard, President Arkansas Brewers Guild

The weekend begins with the Arkansas Brewers Guild Tap Takeover hosted by Flyway Brewing, located at 314 Maple St. in North Little Rock. Beginning at 4:00pm Friday, May 13, beers from nine Arkansas breweries will be featured simultaneously for the entire evening. There is no entry fee, and representatives from each brewery will be present to talk about their product with beer enthusiasts. Participating breweries include Bentonville Brewing Company, Bubba Brew's Brewing Company, Diamond Bear Brewing Company, Flyway Brewing, Fossil Cove Brewing Co., Lost Forty Brewing, Rebel Kettle Brewing Co., Stone's Throw Brewing, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery.

“We are so pumped to have so many of our fellow brewers in one place enjoying a pint with the craft beer community! Despite being competitors on paper, we all love to get together and talk shop and everyone is always willing to help out when you need them.” -Matt Foster, Brewer Flyway Brewing

The Guild continues the festivities with a Beer Garden at Legends in Argenta Saturday, May 14, from 4:00-11:00pm, located at 520 N Main St., North Little Rock. Along with great local music, art, craft vendors and food trucks, eleven Arkansas breweries are serving their products. Admission is $5, beverage tickets are available for purchase from the Guild and redeemable for brews from Blue Canoe Brewing Co., Bubba Brew's Brewing Company, Core Brewing Company, Damgoode Pies, Diamond Bear Brewing Company, Flyway Brewing, Fossil Cove Brewing Co., Lost Forty Brewing, Ozark Beer Company, Rebel Kettle Brewing Co., and Stone's Throw Brewing.

“The Legends in Argenta beer garden is a joint effort between the Arkansas Brewers Guild and Legends of Arkansas that promises to be a huge draw for festival goers. With Mulehead as the music headliner and so many great local products available, Argenta is the place to be Saturday night!" -Susie Cowan, Executive Director Legends of Arkansas

Craft beer enthusiasts are encouraged to join the Arkansas brewing community for brunch Sunday, May 15, from 10:00am-3:00pm at Skinny J’s Argenta located at 314 N Main St., North Little Rock. Skinny J’s features only Arkansas beers on tap, making it an ideal spot for Guild members to share fellowship before heading home for a full week of ACBW activities at their own breweries.

The Arkansas Brewers Guild is organized to promote, in every lawful manner, the common interests of the members of the brewing industry in Arkansas. It is recognized by the Brewers Association as the official trade group for the industry in the state. The Guild operates as a non-profit corporation and pursues its mission through public events, industry initiatives, and governmental action. Find out more about upcoming Guild events at https://www.facebook.com/arkansasbrewersguild

Fox 16 Covers Arkansas Brewers Guild Conference

I have to admit, I recorded this shakey version of the coverage on a whim after rewinding it when I saw myself on the video a couple of times. But hey, at least I do have the coverage! I waited but never saw it uploaded to their website so you see I've saved this from extinction possibly and added it to the Interwebs!

It was a really fun day and I look forward to this yearly event getting better and better each year. The Arkansas beer scene (hey, they'd be a great name for a blog!) is becoming a player with plenty of great breweries and beers now thanks to some very talented people, like the ones who attended this.

Cheers!

Press Release: Arkansas Brewers Guild to Hold Festival

Arkansas Brewers Guild to Hold Festival

Growing Local Beer Community Featured, Industry Leaders Meet

Little Rock, AR, July 9, 2015– Details were announced today for the first Arkansas Brewers Conference & Festival to be held Saturday, July 18 at the Arkansas State Fair Complex in Little Rock. The evening festival will be open to the public and feature breweries from across Arkansas. A conference for the local brewing community will proceed the festival.

“The brewing industry in Arkansas is experiencing record growth, and it is important that we all work together to promote the craft within the state. This conference & festival will connect members of the brewing community to one another while offering a unique experience to the public to sample a variety of local beers in one place.”

Russ Melton, President Arkansas Brewers Guild

The Arkansas Brewers Festival is designed for the general public to taste beers from a number of different local breweries and in a variety of styles. Breweries both small and large are participating from around the state. General admission to the festival includes 10 samples; VIP admission features 25 samples and a commemorative glass. The Arkansas State Fair has free secure parking while Uber has a promotion on rides to the event, which runs from 7:00-10:00pm on July 18.

“The Arkansas State Fair is a perfect host site for an event like this. The variety of facilities & convenient location are a great fit for what the Arkansas Brewers Guild has planned. We’re looking forward to many future partnerships with the local brewing industry.”

Will Hornburg, Arkansas State Fair

During the day members of the local beer community will gather to network, share, and conduct official business as part of the Arkansas Brewers Conference. The program features sessions, panel discussions, and workshops on a variety of topics. The Guild’s annual business meeting includes remarks from Gary “Bud” Roberts, director of the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, and Dan Kopman, board member for the national Brewers Association and co-founder of Schlafly Beer in St. Louis, MO.  

“The Guild by-laws require us to have an annual meeting. We thought since the industry is growing so fast with so many new faces popping up it would be great to offer more than just a business meeting when we all gathered. Out of that the Arkansas Brewers Conference was born!”

Ian Beard, Chair Arkansas Brewers Conference & Festival

Festival tickets are available online at http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5215055/arkansas-brewers-festival-little-rock-arkansas-state-fair through July 17. Tickets will also be available at the gate on July 18. General Admission is $9.99 online, $15 at the gate; VIP Admission is $19.99 online, $30 at the gate. Tickets include parking and beer samples, concessions will also be available for purchase.  

“I think festival goers will be delighted and impressed at the variety and quality of beer that Arkansas has to offer. It’s a great deal and we’re going to have a great time!”

Ian Beard, Chair Arkansas Brewers Conference & Festival

 

The Arkansas Brewers Guild is organized to promote, in every lawful manner, the common interests of the members of the brewing industry in Arkansas. It is recognized by the Brewers Association as the official trade group for the industry in the state. The Guild operates as a non-profit corporation and pursues its mission through public events, industry initiatives, and governmental action. Find out more about upcoming Guild events at https://www.facebook.com/arkansasbrewersguild

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Ian Beard at 501-908-1816 or email at ian@stonesthrowbeer.com.