"Big Brew" - May 3rd

Saturday, May 3rd is "Big Brew Day".  This is the day that home brewers across the country get together to brew a batch of beer and put on demonstrations of the brewer's art! 

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Wine World is pleased to announce that this year we will host the Libation Association of Northern Maryland as they bring their equipment to our parking lot and set up a live demonstration of an "All-Grain" mash, as they brew about 10 gallons of Imperial India Pale Ale.

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If you have ever been curious about how beer is made, or if you have ever wanted to make your own brew, you are cordially invited to stop by this Saturday morning and talk with the members of this home brewing club.

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They are based right here in Abingdon, and meet monthly to taste and critique each other's brewing prowess. (Click on the link above for more info.)

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One tradition of Big Brew Day is a toast at the stroke of noon. We plan to offer a special tasting of some IPA's so you can get an idea of what is being brewed in the parking lot.

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IPAs are marked by a hefty malt backbone offset by a healthy amount of hops for balance. The Imperial version takes it a step beyond! It's a great chance to taste a really nice style of beer!

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We are planning an impromptu tasting of:

• Rogue Imperial IPA - $17.49/750ml
• Green Flash Imperial IPA - $4.89/22 oz
• Avery Maharaja Imperial IPA - $7.79/22 oz
• Southern Tier "Unearthly" Imperial IPA - $6.19/22 oz

This is sure to be a fun and informative day, and it will all start around 8AM as the equipment is assembled and the water begins to heat up. The "dough in" (the actual start of the brewing process) is estimated to begin around 9:00.

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Come for the whole show, or just stop by to see how things are progressing, but definitely plan to visit Wine World this Saturday to share in the "Big Brew"!