Oktoberfest time is here. That means it is beer season. Yes, all seasons are beer seasons, but this one is especially good because of all of the good beer events going on in SGF. Here are a couple of events that caught my eye over the next couple of weeks:
Visit the Discovery Center tomorrow, September 30th, at 6:30 PM to learn about the science behind beer. Hosted by Springfield Brewing Company’s Brew Master Ashton Lewis (Mr. Wizard to all of us home brewers) and Todd Frye, owner of the Home Brewery in Ozark, Missouri, this event is sure to be packed with great information about the history, science, and practice of brewing at home and commercially. Both of these hosts are funny, nice guys, and are very knowledgeable on the subject. The cost is $20 per head which includes tasting and appetizers, and it’s for 21 and over only, of course. For more information, visit http://www.discoverycenter.org/WhatsNew/SpecialEvents.htm or call
On Saturday October 2nd, head down to the Brown Derby Wine Center for their annual Oktoberfest event. They’ll be offering samples of over 100 beers in their tents outside, and each ten dollar ticket includes a $5 donation to the Doula Foundation of Mid-America (located at www.doulafoundation.org). Remember to try the really good ones first. Tickets are sold at the door only, but the first 100 people will also get a ticket to the Midwest Family Oktoberfest the following weekend.
Of course, then there’s the Midwest Family Oktoberfest held at the
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Thanks for mentioning the Science Behind Beer Event at Discovery Center. Our mission of Life Long Learning will be put into place tonight. Discovery Center is not just for kids. See you tonight.
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