'Beer Dork Night' at the Aviary

Haven't had a chance to check out this place yet, but sounds like they want to be serious about beer:

Increase Your Alcohol Awareness with “Beer Dork Night: Belgium”

Aviary Lounge to Host an Evening with Beer & Food Pairings

Austin, Texas (August 23, 2011) – Austin boutique shop, Aviary Lounge & Decor, presents another creative occasion with their latest event “Beer Dork Night: Belgium” on Thursday, Sept 1 at 8 pm.

The lounge features a flight of six different Belgium-style beers from the U.S. as well as great food to match. Limited seating will be available.

To reserve a spot, please email marco@aviarydecor.com, and the event is be $40 per person.

Aviary is located at 2110 S. Lamar, Austin and is open Tuesday to Saturday 12am to 12am, Sunday 3pm to 10pm. For more information call 916-4445 or go online to aviarylounge.com.

ABOUT AVIARY
Aviary is Austin’s coolest new place to shop and sip on wine. Come in and peruse house wares while tasting an international selection of wines and charcuterie. Locally owned and operated by Marco Fiorilo and Shanna Eldridge, Aviary came from the owners’ mutual passion for travel and shopping. It boasts many unique and contemporary finds from countries all over the world.

2nd Annual Great Austin Belgian Beer Festival

And I probably won't be there, because it's the same day as the Texas Relays (track & field is one of my other great passions in life). Theoretically I could make about the last hour, but I'm guessing I won't. Y'all have fun without me. :-(

Press release from Zax Pints and Plates:

The 2nd Annual Great Austin Belgian Beer Festival:

Saturday April 5 Noon-7pm

Zax Pints and Plates 312 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX

Tickets now available: $22adv/$25 at the door (advance tickets available only at Zax)

Entitles you to a tasting glass and your first 6 4 oz. samples of over 30 of the most amazing, remarkable and historical beers in the world. Additional samples will be available for purchase for $3 each.

Food is not included, but our normal menu will be available.

Discount hotel packages available at the Embassy Suites. Just mention the festival or follow this link.

Partial List of Beers (Subject to availability)
Tripel Karmeliet
Kwak
Deus
Duchesse de Bourgogne(Flemish Red Sour)
Urthel Hop It
Urthel Samaranth
Grotten Brown
Grotten Flemish
St. Feuillien Tripel
Dubuisson Scaldis
St. Bernardus Tripel
St. Bernardus Wit
Chimay White
Chimay Blue
D'Achouffe La Chouffe
D'Achouffe Mc Chouffe
Duvel
LeFebvre Blanche de Bruxelles
Lindeman's Framboise
Orval
Westmalle Dubble
Westmalle Triple
Rochefort 8
Rochefort 10

Speaking of traveling …

Dammit, dammit, dammit I wish I could go to this. I have in-laws in Boston, but there ain't no way Margaret and I could get ourselves organized to go in time:

(From Beer Advocate magazine)

Just a heads-up ... our Belgian Beer Fest is right around the corner! Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore a massive selection of hand-picked Belgian beers for your tasting enjoyment!

http://beeradvocate.com/fests/bbf

When? Oct 26 & 27 Where? Boston, MA

Night of the Funk
Fri, Oct 26. Special event. 40+ beers. Lambics, Gueuzes, Brett beers, Sour/Wild ales, and other funk-a-licious offerings! Tasty snacks included. Guest speakers + more.

Sessions One & Two
Sat, Oct 27. 100+ Belgian beers; authentic to the inspired, speaker panels + more.

Tickets are on-sale now, but we expect this one to sell-out like past Belgian Beer Fests so don't wait!