story by

 

Liesel Schmidt

  

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photos provided by 

Baytowne Wharf Neighborhood Association

Let’s Go To the Hops

W

hether you realize it or not, that beer in your 

hand is more than just a refreshing liquid 

you look forward to sipping—or chugging, 

should you be so uncouth—at the end of 

the day. It’s not simply a mixture of ingredients dispensed 

into a bottle, but a true work of art, the culmination of time 

and patience, trial and error, science and instinct, passion and 

perseverance. And in the world of craft beer, all of those things 

are every bit as important as the ingredients themselves

Showcasing those craft beers whose popularity stands 

strong in the battle against the big boys, the Baytowne Wharf 

Beer Festival is now in its eleventh year of bringing together 

hops heads in search of their perfect brew, featuring over 200 

domestic and international beers from more than 40 craft 

brewers. But more than just a 

sampling, the two-day event 

on October 12 and 13 offers 

ale afi cionados and lager lovers 

a deeper look at the various 

processes involved in crafting 

the perfect beer, as brewery 

representatives will be onsite 

to talk about the various types 

of lagers and ales—from light, 

pale ales to rich, dark stouts. 

“This festival has quickly 

become a one-of-a-kind event 

in the region, and it makes for a very memorable experience 

for tourists and locals alike,” says Village of Baytowne Wharf 

Events Manager Leighann Elliott. “We get to work with great 

distributors and brewers who show that there’s much more 

to beer than people might realize, bringing beers of varying 

strengths and styles that people can try out and perhaps fi nd 

new favorites, and showcasing them all is truly fun.”

Adding to the fun, the Beer Festival will also feature live 

music from various local artists to keep you entertained while 

you sample. Take a tour of the grounds and bring your sense of 

adventure as you sample the new and unexpected, sip on some 

unlikely fl avors, and learn the complexities of that perfectly 

poured brew that now bubbles on your tongue.

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