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		1 Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd NoDa Brewing Microbrews Cruise NoDa Brewing Microbrews Cruise May 1, 2013 The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced the schedule for this year’s Microbrews Cruises, in which groups will paddle kayaks down the Catawba river to Hawk Island, where they’ll gather… NoDa Brewing Run Club NoDa Brewing Run Club May 1, 2013 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Every Wednesday, the NoDa Brewing Run Club meets at the brewery for 1 mile, 3 mile or 5 mile loops, ending back at the brewery for beers. If interested in… Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch May 1, 2013 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm On Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Triple C Brewing taps their small pilot batches. Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood May 1, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm On most Wednesday nights, the Common Market in Plaza Midwood offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers…	2 Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing May 2, 2013 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Every “Thirsty Thursday,” Birdsong Brewing taps a unique pilot batch of beer at the brewery. Make sure to get out there between 5-10 p.m., as these small-batch beers usually go… Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd May 2, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm On most Thursday nights, the Common Market in SouthEnd offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers $3…	3	4 Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Big Brew 2013 at Alternative Beverage Belmont Big Brew 2013 at Alternative Beverage Belmont May 4, 2013 9:00 am – 3:00 pm As they do each year, Alternative Beverage will be participating in the Big Brew for National Homebrew Day, which will be held on May 4 this year. On that day,… Gastonia Grizzlies Ballpark Beer Fest Gastonia Grizzlies Ballpark Beer Fest May 4, 2013 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm The fifth annual Gastonia Grizzlies Beer Fest will be held at Sims Legion Park in Gastonia from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. VIP tickets are $40 and general admission…	5
6	7 Gastonia Grizzlies Ballpark Beer Fest NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday May 7, 2013 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Every Tuesday, NoDa Brewing taps a limited beer for their “NoDable Series.” These beers go quickly, so get out to the taproom from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays to enjoy them.	8 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday Zipline & Dine at US National Whitewater Center Zipline & Dine at US National Whitewater Center May 8, 2013 On Wednesday nights from now through the fall, the US National Whitewater Center is hosting Zipline and Dine events, which will carry you on a zipline excursion through the trees… Birdsong Brewing Microbrews Cruise Birdsong Brewing Microbrews Cruise May 8, 2013 The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced the schedule for this year’s Microbrews Cruises, in which groups will paddle kayaks down the Catawba river to Hawk Island, where they’ll gather… NoDa Brewing Run Club NoDa Brewing Run Club May 8, 2013 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Every Wednesday, the NoDa Brewing Run Club meets at the brewery for 1 mile, 3 mile or 5 mile loops, ending back at the brewery for beers. If interested in… Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch May 8, 2013 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm On Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Triple C Brewing taps their small pilot batches. Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood May 8, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm On most Wednesday nights, the Common Market in Plaza Midwood offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers…	9 Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing May 9, 2013 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Every “Thirsty Thursday,” Birdsong Brewing taps a unique pilot batch of beer at the brewery. Make sure to get out there between 5-10 p.m., as these small-batch beers usually go… Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd May 9, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm On most Thursday nights, the Common Market in SouthEnd offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers $3… Charlotte Beer Babes Trappist Tasting at Common Market Charlotte Beer Babes Trappist Tasting at Common Market May 9, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Charlotte Beer Babes will be tasting 5-6 different Trappist beers at Common Market SouthEnd from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday, May 9. The cost is just $5 per person. From the…	10 Charlotte Beer Babes Trappist Tasting at Common Market Charlotte Beer Babes Trappist Tasting at Common Market Hopstle Takeover Weekend at Bulldog Beer and Wine Hopstle Takeover Weekend at Bulldog Beer and Wine May 10, 2013 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bulldog Beer and Wine in Dilworth is having a “Hopstle Takeover Weekend,” which they’ll kick off by tapping four hoppy beers at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10. The new… OMB releases Hornet’s Nest Hefeweizen on Friday, May 10 OMB releases Hornet’s Nest Hefeweizen on Friday, May 10 May 10, 2013 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Last year, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery brewed its first batch of Hornet’s Nest Hefeweizen. It was a small batch and there wasn’t much to go around, but if you were…	11 OMB releases Hornet’s Nest Hefeweizen on Friday, May 10 North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival at Rural Hill North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival at Rural Hill May 11, 2013 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville will host the third annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival from 12-10 p.m on Saturday, May 11. While the festival itself lasts 10 hours…	12
13	14 North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival at Rural Hill NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday May 14, 2013 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Every Tuesday, NoDa Brewing taps a limited beer for their “NoDable Series.” These beers go quickly, so get out to the taproom from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays to enjoy them.	15 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday Salud Beer Shop Microbrews Cruise Salud Beer Shop Microbrews Cruise May 15, 2013 The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced the schedule for this year’s Microbrews Cruises, in which groups will paddle kayaks down the Catawba river to Hawk Island, where they’ll gather… NoDa Brewing Run Club NoDa Brewing Run Club May 15, 2013 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Every Wednesday, the NoDa Brewing Run Club meets at the brewery for 1 mile, 3 mile or 5 mile loops, ending back at the brewery for beers. If interested in… Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch May 15, 2013 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm On Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Triple C Brewing taps their small pilot batches. Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood May 15, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm On most Wednesday nights, the Common Market in Plaza Midwood offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers…	16 Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing May 16, 2013 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Every “Thirsty Thursday,” Birdsong Brewing taps a unique pilot batch of beer at the brewery. Make sure to get out there between 5-10 p.m., as these small-batch beers usually go… Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd May 16, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm On most Thursday nights, the Common Market in SouthEnd offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers $3… NoDa Brewing’s Chad Henderson to throw out first pitch at Knights game NoDa Brewing’s Chad Henderson to throw out first pitch at Knights game May 16, 2013 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm NoDa Brewing’s head brewer Chad Henderson is used to pitching yeast, but on Thursday, May 16 he’ll be pitching in a more literal sense. In celebration of American Craft Beer…	17 NoDa Brewing’s Chad Henderson to throw out first pitch at Knights game Aviator Brewing Company Microbrews Cruise Aviator Brewing Company Microbrews Cruise May 17, 2013 The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced the schedule for this year’s Microbrews Cruises, in which groups will paddle kayaks down the Catawba river to Hawk Island, where they’ll gather…	18 Aviator Brewing Company Microbrews Cruise Aviator Brewing Company Microbrews Cruise 2nd Annual Gears Beers and BBQ 2nd Annual Gears Beers and BBQ May 18, 2013 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Gears, Beers and BBQ combines Birdsong beer and Queen City Q to benefit 24 Hours of Booty, a 24-hour cycling event increasing public awareness, funds, and support for the Livestrong Foundation… JJ’s Red Hots SpringFest JJ’s Red Hots SpringFest May 18, 2013 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm JJ’s Red Hots will celebrate their SpringFest on May 20 with craft beers and unlimited samples of five of the most popular “Dogs of the Week” (including yours truly). All…	19 JJ’s Red Hots SpringFest Duckworth’s Bottle Share Benefiting Pints for Prostates Duckworth’s Bottle Share Benefiting Pints for Prostates May 19, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Park Rd. Duckworth’s will host a bottle share to benefit Pints for Prostates from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The $10 entry donation gets you into the bottle share,…
20 Duckworth’s Bottle Share Benefiting Pints for Prostates 5-Course Beer and Grilled Cheese Pairing at Good Bottle Co. 5-Course Beer and Grilled Cheese Pairing at Good Bottle Co. May 20, 2013 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Good Bottle Co. and the Papi Queso Food Truck will host a five-course beer and grilled cheese pairing at Good Bottle Co. from 7:30-10 p.m. on Monday, May 20. Five…	21 5-Course Beer and Grilled Cheese Pairing at Good Bottle Co. NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday May 21, 2013 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Every Tuesday, NoDa Brewing taps a limited beer for their “NoDable Series.” These beers go quickly, so get out to the taproom from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays to enjoy them.	22 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday Zipline & Dine at US National Whitewater Center Zipline & Dine at US National Whitewater Center May 22, 2013 On Wednesday nights from now through the fall, the US National Whitewater Center is hosting Zipline and Dine events, which will carry you on a zipline excursion through the trees… Carolina Brewery Microbrews Cruise Carolina Brewery Microbrews Cruise May 22, 2013 The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced the schedule for this year’s Microbrews Cruises, in which groups will paddle kayaks down the Catawba river to Hawk Island, where they’ll gather… NoDa Brewing Run Club NoDa Brewing Run Club May 22, 2013 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Every Wednesday, the NoDa Brewing Run Club meets at the brewery for 1 mile, 3 mile or 5 mile loops, ending back at the brewery for beers. If interested in… Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch May 22, 2013 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm On Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Triple C Brewing taps their small pilot batches. Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood May 22, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm On most Wednesday nights, the Common Market in Plaza Midwood offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers… OMB Beer Dinner at Jackalope Jacks OMB Beer Dinner at Jackalope Jacks May 22, 2013 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Jackalope Jacks will host a beer dinner with The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery at 7 p.m. next Wednesday, May 22. Tickets, which are $30, can be purchased at Jackalope Jacks. Here’s the…	23 OMB Beer Dinner at Jackalope Jacks OMB Beer Dinner at Jackalope Jacks OMB Beer Dinner at Jackalope Jacks Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing May 23, 2013 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Every “Thirsty Thursday,” Birdsong Brewing taps a unique pilot batch of beer at the brewery. Make sure to get out there between 5-10 p.m., as these small-batch beers usually go… Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd May 23, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm On most Thursday nights, the Common Market in SouthEnd offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers $3… Big Boss Tap Takeover at Custom Home Pubs Big Boss Tap Takeover at Custom Home Pubs May 23, 2013 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Custom Home Pubs will host a Big Boss tap takeover from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. For $10, enjoy unlimited samples of Big Boss beer and a pint glass…	24	25	26 Big Boss Tap Takeover at Custom Home Pubs Founders Beer Dinner at Duckworth’s Founders Beer Dinner at Duckworth’s May 26, 2013 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Duckworth’s Park Rd. will host a five-course beer dinner with Founders Brewing at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. Tickets are $50 & there are only 25 available; 704-527-5783 or speak…
27 Founders Beer Dinner at Duckworth’s Beer 101 at NoDa Brewing Beer 101 at NoDa Brewing May 27, 2013 NoDa Brewing’s head brewer Chad Henderson hosts Beer 101 at the taproom on the fourth Monday of each month. Past classes have been spent in devoted study to things like…	28 Beer 101 at NoDa Brewing NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday May 28, 2013 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Every Tuesday, NoDa Brewing taps a limited beer for their “NoDable Series.” These beers go quickly, so get out to the taproom from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesdays to enjoy them.	29 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing – Every Tuesday Triple C Microbrew Cruise Triple C Microbrew Cruise May 29, 2013 The U.S. National Whitewater Center has announced the schedule for this year’s Microbrews Cruises, in which groups will paddle kayaks down the Catawba river to Hawk Island, where they’ll gather… NoDa Brewing Run Club NoDa Brewing Run Club May 29, 2013 6:30 am – 8:00 pm Every Wednesday, the NoDa Brewing Run Club meets at the brewery for 1 mile, 3 mile or 5 mile loops, ending back at the brewery for beers. If interested in… Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch May 29, 2013 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm On Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Triple C Brewing taps their small pilot batches. Outland Cigars Night at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Outland Cigars Night at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery May 29, 2013 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Outland Cigars visits The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery on the last Wednesday night of each month for cigar night. There is no charge for the event, just purchase your pints and… Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood May 29, 2013 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm On most Wednesday nights, the Common Market in Plaza Midwood offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers…	30 Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing May 30, 2013 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Every “Thirsty Thursday,” Birdsong Brewing taps a unique pilot batch of beer at the brewery. Make sure to get out there between 5-10 p.m., as these small-batch beers usually go… Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd May 30, 2013 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm On most Thursday nights, the Common Market in SouthEnd offers free beer tastings, often showcasing several beers from one brewery or certain styles. In addition, Common Market also offers $3…	31

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		1 NoDa Brewing Microbrews Cruise NoDa Brewing Run Club Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood	2 Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd	3	4 Big Brew 2013 at Alternative Beverage Belmont Gastonia Grizzlies Ballpark Beer Fest	5
6	7 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing - Every Tuesday	8 Zipline & Dine at US National Whitewater Center Birdsong Brewing Microbrews Cruise NoDa Brewing Run Club Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood	9 Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Charlotte Beer Babes Trappist Tasting at Common Market	10 Hopstle Takeover Weekend at Bulldog Beer and Wine OMB releases Hornet's Nest Hefeweizen on Friday, May 10	11 North Carolina Brewers & Music Festival at Rural Hill	12
13	14 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing - Every Tuesday	15 Salud Beer Shop Microbrews Cruise NoDa Brewing Run Club Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood	16 Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd NoDa Brewing's Chad Henderson to throw out first pitch at Knights game	17 Aviator Brewing Company Microbrews Cruise	18 2nd Annual Gears Beers and BBQ JJ's Red Hots SpringFest	19 Duckworth's Bottle Share Benefiting Pints for Prostates
20 5-Course Beer and Grilled Cheese Pairing at Good Bottle Co.	21 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing - Every Tuesday	22 Zipline & Dine at US National Whitewater Center Carolina Brewery Microbrews Cruise NoDa Brewing Run Club Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood OMB Beer Dinner at Jackalope Jacks	23 Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd Big Boss Tap Takeover at Custom Home Pubs	24	25	26 Founders Beer Dinner at Duckworth's
27 Beer 101 at NoDa Brewing	28 NoDable Series Tapped at NoDa Brewing - Every Tuesday	29 Triple C Microbrew Cruise NoDa Brewing Run Club Triple C Brewing Taps Pilot Batch Outland Cigars Night at The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Free Beer Tasting at Common Market Plaza Midwood	30 Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd	31

Upcoming Events

May 23, 2013 5:00 pm –
May 23, 2013 10:00 pm

Thirsty Thursday Pilot Batch at Birdsong Brewing
May 23, 2013 6:00 pm –
May 23, 2013 8:00 pm

Free Beer Tasting at Common Market SouthEnd
May 23, 2013 6:00 pm –
May 23, 2013 9:00 pm

Big Boss Tap Takeover at Custom Home Pubs
May 26, 2013 1:00 pm –
May 26, 2013 4:00 pm

Founders Beer Dinner at Duckworth's
May 27, 2013 (All Day)

Beer 101 at NoDa Brewing

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