Philadelphia - March 03, 2009

Top of the Hops

Your Guide to the Best of Beer Week

Now hear this: Beer week starts Friday. But how to avoid the dull draft dork? Take a look.

Beer and Art
What: Get cerebral without being boring at an opening reception with work from Julieanne Ahn and bevs from Bella Vista Beer & Soda Distributor.
Why: Better than a Dixie cup of cheap wine.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Art in the Age, 116 N. Third St. (215-922-2600). R.S.V.P. to info@artintheage.com.

Just the Girls
What: Grab the broads and get your tea on with finger sandwiches, savories, sweets, and great local brews.
Why: A little somethin’ for the ladies.
When: Sat., 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Belgian Cafe, 601 N. 21st St., at Green St. (215-235-3500).

For Your Girls
What: Go to the Bells for Boobs charity lunch and drink for a good cause at the Devil’s Den. One dollar from the purchase of every Bell’s Brewery Hopslam ale goes to breast cancer research.
Why: Chug for jugs.
When: Sat., 1 p.m.
Where: 1148 S. Eleventh St. (215-338-0855).

Class Out The Glass
What: Head to James for a four-course tasting menu paired with Stoudt’s, Yards, and Peak Organic flights.
Why: It doesn’t get any better.
When: Mar. 9-12. Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 824 S. Eighth St. (215-629-4980).

Don’t Forget Dessert
What: Éclat introduces a six-pack of brew-infused truffles featuring Iron Hill’s cassis sour ale, Dogfish Head’s Palo Santo Marron, Nodding Head’s chocolate stout, and three more to whet your whistle.
Why: They’re delectable.
When: Before they sell out!
Where: Call to order (610-692-5206).

For more information about Philly Beer Week, go to phillybeerweek.org.