THE PAID EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND ARE SOLD OUT.

Happy Friday the 13th!

Finally, we get to announce our “big news” we’ve been hinting about for a few months now. Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head is coming to Asheville! And not just for a dinner, we snagged him for an entire weekend. There will be three events planned, giving you plenty of chances to meet the man behind the “off-centered ales.” The full press release is below with more details to follow next week!

March 13, 2009

ASHEVILLE, NC—Bruisin’ Ales (www.bruisin-ales.com), the third top beer retailer worldwide by RateBeerBest 2009, is pleased to host Sam Calagione, founder and President of Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales in Milton, Del., for a “Dogfish Head Mountain Weekend” in Asheville, May 15-17.

Well-known in the Brewniverse, Sam is one of America’s most vocal supporters of the craft beer movement-which is booming in Asheville-creating what he calls “off-centered ales for off-centered people.” He is also the author of three books: Brewing Up A Business, Extreme Brewing, and He Said Beer, She Said Wine, co-authored by Marnie Old. He has most recently been featured in The New Yorker and seen on NBC’s “The Today Show.”

The weekend will begin on Friday evening with a private tasting, talk, and book signing with Sam at Bruisin’ Ales. Saturday evening is Pint Night at The Thirsty Monk (www.monkpub.com) with a special “Brewer’s Choice” line-up on draft. The weekend will culminate on Sunday with the off-centered “Dogfish Head Beer Brunch” at Zambra (www.zambratapas.com), featuring a gastronomic six-course menu with Dogfish Head’s 90 Minute IPA, Red & White, Immort Ale, Midas Touch, Palo Santo Marron, and another super-secret brew.

The Friday private tasting and Sunday brunch will be ticketed events. The Pint Night is free to attend. All information, including times, full brunch menu, and ticket information will be posted at the Bruisin’ Blog, www.bruisin-ales.com/beerblog.