Brew
Masters on Tap During
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Sept. 29-Nov. 12
LAKE
BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Beer aficionados are invited to grab a frothy mug
and indulge in a barrel of beer-friendly events during the 11th annual
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Sept. 29-Nov. 12 at Walt
Disney World Resort.
Recognized
for wines from around the globe, diverse culinary creations and celebrity
chefs, the six-week-long festival also caters to beer lovers with 500
complimentary beer seminars, special events and a lively Oktoberfest
celebration.
"Our
festival has a blend of offerings that appeal to wine, beer and food
enthusiasts," said Brad Rex, vice president of Epcot. "We
offer hundreds of beer seminars, and more than 30 different beers are
available throughout the festival."
International
Beers of the World, hosted by InBev. The distinctive flavors of
premium ales and lagers such as Stella Artois, Bass Ale and Beck's are
available for tasting in the United Kingdom Rose & Crown Pub Garden.
Complimentary seminars run several times daily (see Festival Guide).
Beer lovers can purchase a wide selection of beers at the Great Beers
of the World Kiosk.
The
History of Beer in America hosted by Boston Beer Company, brewers
of Samuel Adams Beer. Guests can learn about the history of beer including
the art and science of brewing. Seminars are scheduled daily at 1, 2,
3, 4, 5 and 6:30 p.m. in the American Adventure courtyard.
Hops
and Barley Market hosted by Samuel Adams. Guests can sample 10 different
Samuel Adams beers and two dishes -- a savory bacon and onion tart and
a New England crab cake with barley salad -- outside American Adventure.
The
tradition of Oktoberfest. The daily celebration is located in the
heart of the Germany pavilion's Bavarian Village. Beck's Premier Light
and Beck's Oktoberfest brews are shipped direct from Munich for the
festival.
Brewers
Dinner. A New England Brewer's Tale by Boston Beer -- An Evening
with Jim Koch, founder of The Boston Beer Company, is an elegant dinner
that takes guests through the history of beer in America with extraordinary
food and beer pairings. Nov. 2 in the American Adventure rotunda. $145
per person plus tax (gratuity included).
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