OKTOBER 2009

Oktoberfest Beer Tastings

After a two week hiatus, Friday night beer tastings are coming back in a big way. Kicking things off will be the incredibly expressive beers of the Haandbryggeriet Brewery from Drammen, Norway. Five beers including a wheat stout, a Norse porter, IPA, double IPA, and the Norwegian Wood (a smoked ale spiced with juniper) will be poured from 6:30p to 8:30p on October 9th.

The following Friday is Whiskey Fest presented by The Malt Advocate at the Marriott here in the city. For any fans of distilled beer, this is a don't miss annual gathering of the best whiskeys from around the world. Needless to say no beer tasting is scheduled for October 16th at the shop…you know where we’ll be!

The 23rd will see the long time friends of the Jug Shop, Sierra Nevada in the house with three wet hop beers being poured in addition to their full line of year around brews. Most exciting is the only 100% estate grown beer in the US. 6:30 to 8:30p on October 23rd.

Closing out the month of October will be our second tasting of Japanese craft beer. From the Baird brewery two beers, Kurofune Porter and Red Rose Amber Ale will be sampled along with six brews from Ise Kadoya including a Pale Ale, IPA, Tipple Hop, Brown, Stout, and brown rice ale. October 31st, 6:30 to 8:30p

Oktoberfest in The Jug Shop Beer Garden
All tastings 6:30 to 8:30p
$15 per person

Monday, October 5th, 2009: Petroni Vineyards Winemaker Dinner

Join Sonoma vintner Lorenzo Petroni and winemaker Martin Mackenzie for a winemaker's dinner at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse! Three courses paired with Petroni Vineyards wine offerings, including the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Petroni Rosso di Sonoma, 2004 Petroni Poggio alla Pietra Brunello di Sonoma and 2006 Petroni Vineyards Cabernet.

Cost per person is $80, plus tax and gratuity. RSVP to 415.673.0557.

Petroni Vineyards Winemaker Dinner
Monday, October 5th, 2009
6.30pm
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
1601 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Wednesday, October 14th: Wine & Spirits Magazine Top 100 Tasting

Join us in honoring the top 100 wineries of the year, hailing from more than 50 winegrowing regions across the globe. Taste the top-scoring wines from each winery, meet the winemakers and revel in oysters, hand-crafted salumi and the best in local cuisine. (Click here for more information on participating restaurants.)

The first 25 tickets purchased by our customers receive 10% off the general admission price. Remaining tickets available until the event sells out. A one-year subion to the magazine is included with each ticket purchase.

Tickets go on sale September 10th. Visit http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=187472 and enter promo code JUGUGBF2.

Wine & Spirits Magazine 2009 Top 100 Tasting**
Wednesday, October 14th
6.30 to 8.30p
VIP ticketholders admitted at 6p

The Galleria at The San Francisco Design Center
101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

**Please note that this is not a Jug Shop event. If you experience trouble with ticketing or have specific questions about this event, please direct them to hmyers@wineandspiritsmagazine.com.

Most of our in-store tastings are informal, however there are occasions when RSVP is required.  Please see specific event for information.