It’s almost time for the Midwest Beerfest! This year will see some nifty changes to the layout and special increased emphasis on craft beer from all over the USA as well as imports.
Today I’ll be telling you all about the Beer dinners on Thursday Oct 16 and Friday Oct 17. Two dinners this year and on separate nights so you could attend both 🙂 There are still a few seats available at both so call today and make your reservations.
Call (316) 682-5502 for reservations by October 13
When calling for tickets to the dinners, please leave a message listing your first and second choice, someone will return your call in 24-48 hours ~ Thank you.
Midwest Beerfest Celebrity Beer Dinners 7 p.m. $55
Check out the menus at www.midwestbeerfest.com
Thursday, Oct. 16
Rogue Ales & Spirits with Celebrity Guest Rob Miller
The Public at Brickyard (Oldtown)
Presented by Standard Beverage Corporation & AIWF-Wichita
In 1995 Rob Miller purchased Goebel Retail Liquor from his father-in-law, Bill Goebel. A family owned liquor store since 1971, Rob ventured into the liquor industry with his wife, Susie, after he graduated from WSU with an entrepreneurship degree. Rob always loved a good beer, but developed a passion for more exotic beers while working at a liquor store during his college years. With his own store, he set out to create the largest collection of beers in the state of Kansas. In fact, you would have to travel to Denver, Dallas, or even Chicago to find such a wide variety from which to choose. In the 15 short years that Rob & Susie have owned the store, they have transformed it into Wichita’s premier specialty beer destination. Rob and his trained staff have traveled the world looking for quality beers to expand “Rob’s World of 1,000+ Beers.”
Friday, Oct. 17
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company – Brian DeBold
The Marriott East Wichita
Presented by House of Schwan & AIWF-Wichita
Brian DeBold was born in the North, was raised in the South (most recently Asheville, NC) and is now living in the Midwest. He has worked in the Wine & Beer industry for nearly 18 years. After moving to the Kansas City area — the first ever Kansas employee — he was hired as the Area Manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Having the utmost respect for Ken Grossman and Sierra Nevada, Brian is honored to now be a part of one of the Best Breweries in the World. From day one, we’ve never compromised quality and brew some of the best beer in the World.
As we transition to the Wine of the Week, Jon Cressler joins us to talk about a FUN wine event next week…
…it’s the Wichita Wine Opener. October 16 at Abode Venue
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2013 Perseverance California Chardonnay
2012 Perseverance California Cabernet Sauvignon
It’s hard for me to grasp how fast time has gone by since the first Midwest Beerfest two weeks after September 11, 2001 It was a challenge to put on a FUN event when all of us where still trying to get a grip on what happened to the World Trade Center. The first event was a success and had a patriotic theme. Much has changed in the last 13 years and the event is bigger and better than ever.
This show is live from the Wichita Wagon Masters Downtown Chili Cook-Off.
