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The Big Pour International Beer Tasting Event


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It’s the ultimate beer lover’s adventure with hundreds of craft beers from breweries across the globe, seminars, food pairing tips and some of the world’s most celebrated brewers and beer experts.  After a rousing premier in 2008, The Big Pour also returns with live music headlined by Everclear.
 
“We are thrilled to be in downtown Scottsdale where we know thousands of beer fans and connoisseurs will enjoy tasting distinctive beer brands and diverse flavors from literally throughout the world,” said Austin Colby Wilson, publisher, DRAFT.  “The Big Pour prides itself on delivering a high quality adventure in exploring the best and most coveted brews the world over, some never before tasted in Arizona.”



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Tickets.   Advance tickets at www.DraftMag.com: Thurs., $10 including eight pours; Fri., $10 includes admission & eight pours; Sat., $35 – admission & 15 pours, plus Everclear concert.  A $75 VIP ticket includes three-day access to VIP tasting lounge (with rare and extraordinary beers on Saturday), seminar & all concerts, including Everclear.  Tickets 

The Big Pour brings presentations by innovative brewers and a vast international tasting selection of brews from Europe, Asia, among others, as well as domestic brands from throughout the country. 

THE BIG POUR RUNDOWN

Thursday, Nov. 12. 4-11pm.  The Big Pour opens Thurs., Nov. 12, featuring ‘green beers,’ including organic beers and beers from breweries making significant environmental strides whether in the beer-making process, use of green materials or employee programs, among others.  The Big Pour opening night joins “Scottsdale Green Street,” host event for guests attending the 2009 Greenbuild. International Conference & Expo.  A FREE Latin Jazz concert also will perform at Southbridge.

Thursday evening also heralds the City of Scottsdale’s unveiling of a new bridge over the canal designed by Scottsdale’s own Paolo Soleri, a pioneer of sustainability and of Arcosanti fame. The bridge is south of Via Soleri, a street name honoring his internationally acclaimed work. Via Soleri is at the south entrance of the Nordstrom garage at Scottsdale Fashion Square. 

Friday, Nov. 13, 4-11pm.  Friday features general tasting session, live music, seminars, beer-food pairings, connoisseur information, local restaurant specials for The Big Pour ticketholders, and much more.  Friday also offers special patron packages for Scottsdale employers.  Musical lineup to be announced. 

Saturday, Nov. 14, Noon-11pm.  Saturday features general tasting session, live music, seminars, beer-food pairings, connoisseur information, local restaurant specials for The Big Pour ticketholders, and much more. Everclear takes the stage at 8pm, with a complete musical lineup to be announced. 

Don’t Drink & Drive.  The Big Pour strongly encourages responsible drinking during this event. Guests are encouraged to arrange for designated drivers, taxis, trolley and bus transportation, walking, bicycling, and to dine by patronizing the many area restaurants. 



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