3rd Annual Noah Webster Real Ale Harvest Fest for Charity
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 08/09/2018
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The Noah Webster Real Ale Harvest Fest returns for its third year on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. All proceeds from this one-of-a-kind brew fest will benefit the educational mission of the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society. The event is co-hosted by the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society and the Harvest family of stores including Harvest Country Store and Harvest Wine & Spirits. It takes place inside the museum and outside on the historic property. More than 400 people will enjoy beer brewed specially for the occasion in small batch casks, live music and awards for the best beer in show.
Each brewer participating in the Noah Webster Real Ale Harvest Fest is asked to create a cask of real ale for the event. To add to the challenge, brewers are required to use at least one ingredient from Noah Webster’s garden in their recipe. Past entries have included quince, thyme, lemon verbena and lavender – to name just a few! The specialty casks are made just for the occasion and good for one day only. A panel of judges determines the Cask Champion and attendees will vote for the Taster’s Choice Winner. West Hartford’s own New Park Brewing walked away as winner of both categories at the 2016 Fest. This year, 26 breweries will compete for the honors.
Attendees may choose from two sessions: 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Each session will have live music with the Allman Brothers/Grateful Dead stylings of James and the Untold Riches in the afternoon followed by Sparkplug as they perform the music of the legendary guitarist Melvin Sparks in the evening session. Food from Harvest Country Store will be available for purchase.
Hop to it! Purchase tickets online at noahwebster.yapsody.com or call 860-521-5362. Through August, tickets for each session are $40 ($35 for museum members) and include unlimited samples and a souvenir tasting glass. A limited number of discounted tickets are available for purchase for only $35 at all three Harvest locations. All tickets purchased Sept. 1-8 are $45. Tickets purchased at the door are $50. Discounted tickets will be available for designated drivers at $20.
Attendees must be 21 or over for this event. Valid ID must be presented at the gate in order to attend the 3rd Annual Noah Webster Real Ale Harvest Festival. Please drink responsibly.
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