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The early bird catches the worm, they say. But how about the beer? It’s pretty well-known that Spring Lounge (48 Spring St., at Mulberry St., Little Italy) is one of the only bars in town where you can drink a craft beer at 8am. But their early opening gets taken to a whole new level tomorrow morning with their “Zingari Stardust” Kegs and Eggs event with Wandering Star and Pretty Things.
It’s Wednesday, June 6th. Here’s our list of recommended beer-related events in and around New York after work tonight:
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We’ve been telling you about a state court ruling back in March and the consequences it had for the brewing industry in New York State. Because an exise tax and labeling fee exemption was ruled unconstitutional, breweries in this state will pay between $10,000 and $1,000,000 - depending on output - in additional taxes and fees this year. That could drive up the cost of beer, drive down innovation and new breweries, and prevent these breweries from hiring new people and creating new jobs.
But YOU can do something to keep this from becoming the harsh new reality in New York State. There is legislation at the state level that would give these brewers a tax credit that’s exactly the amount they’re forced to pay because of the new tax policy. You need to contact your local lawmakers, the State Senate Majority Leader, the State Assembly Speaker, and Governor Cuomo to assure that this legislation makes it to the floor and passes before the legislative session ends for summer recess on June 21st. Time is running out!
It’s Tuesday, June 5th. Here’s our list of recommended beer-related events in and around New York after work tonight:
Follow us on Twitter for ongoing updates, like us on Facebook to spread the word, and check us out on Foursquare for great lists of beer bars, stores, and breweries!
For their 30th Anniversary, Belgian brewers Brasserie d’Achoufe, known for their gnome-adorned label, will celebrate Gnome Week this week, with events around the world, culminating with the “World’s Smallest Toast” on Saturday. Yeah, the smallest. Take that, Big Beer!
They’ll also be celebrating Gnome Week here in New York throughout the week, where they’ll be at tap takeovers, beer pairing dinners, and a block party this weekend.
Hey, remember Sixpoint’s hoppy pumpkin beer from last fall, Autumnation? Well, it’ll be back this year as their fall seasonal once again, reaping the benefits of the pumpkin harvest and the hop harvest each autumn. But this time, they’re getting even more creative: they’re asking beer fans to help decide which hops to use in the beer.
