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Tomme Touring Chicago

The DOBO is blowing into the Windy City next week for a series of appearances

Hey Chicago -- Tomme will be in town next week doing a series of appearances and events around the city. During the day he'll be visiting a number of accounts (keep your eyes peeled if you've got a favorite bottle shop), but during the evening he's confirmed for appearances at the locations below. Drop by and say hello if you get a chance!Monday , April 2The Fountainhead1970 West Montrose AvenueChicago, IL 60640(773) 697-8204website: http://fountainheadchicago.com/Tuesday, April 3The Publican837 West Fulton MarketChicago, IL 60607(312) 733-9555website: http://thepublicanrestaurant.com/Wednesday, April 3/span>The Rocking Horse2535 N MilwaukeeChicago, IL 60647(773) 486-0011website: http://www.rockinghorsechicago.com/To add these events to your iPhone, Android or desktop calendar, visit our Calendar page.

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Beer Dinner: Trattoria Acqua

Join Lost Abbey (and some other great San Diego craft breweries) for San Diego's Best Craft Beer Dinner, an evening of fine food and beer pairings hosted by Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla.

The Evening's Menu:
Amuse

Fennel Pollen-dusted ScallopZucchini & Yellow Squash Capellini, Garlic Shingles, Saison Sauce Grenoble paired with Ballast Point Brother Levonian Saison and The Lost Abbey Brother Levonian Saison

Soup & Salad

Curried Scotch Egg Salad & Mirliton SoupMicrogreens, Rauchbier Vinaigrette, Dijon-Wee Heavy Reduction, Smoked Sea Salt paired with Ballast Point Barrel-Aged Piper Down Scottish Ale and Ballast Point Abandon Ship Smoked Lager

First

Creole Barbecue ShrimpLardon, Petite Rosemary-IPA Biscuit, Pilsner-braised Chard, Brown Ale Gravy paired with AleSmith Anvil ESB

Second

Cinnamon-dusted Pork TenderloinJalapeño-Sweet Potato Hash, Cilantro Pesto, Chocolate Stout Pepita Mole paired with The Lost Abbey Lost & Found Ale

Dessert

Chocolate Porter CheesecakeEspresso Cookie Crust, Imperial Stout Ganache, Vanilla Vodka Chantilly paired with AleSmith Speedway Stout

Endnote

Chestnut BeignetBourbon Maple Glaze, Autumnal Spiced Sugar paired with The Lost Abbey Bourbon Barrel-aged The Angel’s Share

The dinner is $45 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Trattoria Acqua at (858) 454-0709.Event Location:Trattoria Acqua1298 Prospect StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037-3632(858) 454-0709[map]

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Appearance: Philly Beer Week - Nodding Head

Sam, Tomme & Old Beer at Nodding Head

What would Philly Beer Week be without a visit from our old friend Sam Calagione, President and Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery? This year, he’ll be joined by another trailblazer in the world of craft beer, Tomme Arthur of Port Brewing and Lost Abbey in San Diego.These two amazing brewers have agreed to provide us with 5 (five !) beers EACH from their personal stashes of VINTAGE offerings. That’s 10 (ten !) aged versions of some of the most sought after beers in the world…each paired with specially selected tasty hors d’Å“uvres meant to both delight and perhaps challenge your tastebuds.All of this deliciousness will be butlered to you while you mingle with your friends to the sounds of Kevin Hanson and Friends. This intimate party will surely be one of the most talked about events of this or any other Beer Week for years to come.Don’t miss it.$80 per person includes beers, food, music, tax and gratuityTickets are TRANSFERRABLE, but NON-REFUNDABLETickets are available at Nodding Head or by phone at 215.569.9525Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant1516 Sansom StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-2811(215) 569-9525

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Lost Abbey Dinner & Art Show: Jsix, San Diego

Red Barn - Oil on CanvasCelebrate Beer Week by joining Jsix and Lost Abbey for a pairing of exquisite hors d' oeuvres and beers in a showing of the inspired artwork of The Lost Abbey.Along with the fine foods of Jsix, the evening will feature the following Lost Abbey art pieces and beers:

  • Angel's Share - Oil on Canvas
  • Avant Garde - Oil on Canvas
  • Carnevale - Chalk and Pencil
  • Cuvee de Tomme - Chalk and Pencil
  • Deliverance - Oil on Canvas Beer not yet released
  • Devotion - Chalk and Pencil
  • Duck Duck Gooze - Oil on Canvas
  • Gift of the Magi - Chalk and Pencil
  • Inferno - Oil on Canvas
  • Judgment Day - Oil and Canvas
  • Lost and Found - Chalk and Pencil
  • Red Barn - Oil on Canvas
  • Serpent's Stout - Oil on Canvas
  • Ten Commandments - Chalk and Pencil
  • Witch's Wit - Oil on Canvas

Guests will also receive a Lost Abbey tulip stemware glass. For more information, please contact Jsix at (619) 531.8744, or at the address below.Date & Time: November 12, 2009, 7pm - 9pmPrice: $20 (includes food, beer tastings and stemware)Location:Jsix616 J Street (corner of J and 6th)San Diego, CA 92101Tel: 619.531.8744» Google Map

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Appearance: Tomme Arthur Experience at Stone World Bistro

Meet Tomme Arthur during cellar archives night at the Stone World Bistro. From The Stone World Bistro site:

Tomme is coming over and bringing twenty, yes we said TWENTY, of his special brews with him, including rare editions and archived ales. Expect to find selections from Port Brewing as well as The Lost Abbey, both on tap and in bottles. Don't miss your chance to talk shop with Tomme over a pint or two of his awesome beers. We'll even have a special price on Lost Abbey glassware so you can take your glass home with you after your pint is all gone.

Location:Stone World Bistro1999 Citracado ParkwayEscondido, CA 92029760-294-7866

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