• Movement Mondays: Uncork & Unwind

    Movement Mondays: Uncork & Unwind

    Join us at Shipgarten for Movement Mondays! This Monday, we will have Uncork & Unwind led by yoga instructors, Anh and Ashley. These classes are free, but donations are appreciated. All abilities and skill levels are welcome! Please bring a yoga mat, a reusable water bottle, and other preferred yoga props. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a towel, and sunscreen too! Our class will start with a 45 minute detoxing Vinyasa flow followed by a 30 minute unwinding Restorative yoga (passive stretching) practice ending with a relaxing meditation to fully decompress from your day and get your week moving in the right direction! All levels welcome. Nourish your body with food and drink from Shipgarten after this relaxing practice! We will have $6 glasses of pinot grigio, rosè, and a red blend! Parking is available at 1700 Old Meadow Road McLean, VA 22102 with free shuttle service. Event Schedule: 6:00 - 6:15 PM Welcome and Stretches 6:15 - 7:00 PM Vinyasa Yoga 7:00 - 7:30 PM Restorative Yoga + Meditation 7:30 - 8:00 PM Social time with Q&A var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '706277734717', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-706277734717', // Optional iframeContainerHeight: 425, // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to a minimum of 425px if not provided onOrderComplete: exampleCallback // Method called when an order has successfully completed });

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  • Oktoberfest Beer, Cider & Shooters Beer Olympics Festival

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    Join us at Shipgarten on October 14th for our Beer Olympics! We will have live music from 12 - 7:30, plus TONS of games and competitions. We will also be holding a special beer tasting with a wide variety guests can either buy a sample of or request a full pour of any featured beers! The festival runs from 1:00-6:00 PM on July 29th - make sure you don't miss it!   ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***   EVENT SCHEDULE: 1:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament Starts (weather permitting) 2:00 PM - Water Balloon Toss (weather permitting) 3:00 PM - 3 Legged Race (weather permitting) 3:30 PM - 60-Second Jenga Tower Building Contest 4:00 PM - Water Pong Competition Starts 5:00 PM - Stein Hoisting Contest 🎵 12-3:30 PM - Jason Hibler 🎵 4-7:30 PM - Jake Mimikos ♫ 8:00 PM-2:00 AM - Shipgarten After Dark   ADDITIONALLY: ➳40+ beer & cider samples from local breweries to choose from ➳ Photo Booth with Accessories ➳Great food ➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ➳ Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more! Click Here for Festival Menu *Featured Breweries*  2 Silos Cream Ale Cream Ale / 6% ABV / 18 IBU / 180 CAL / Manassas, VA / An American Cream Ale infused with raw clover honey, milk sugar, orange peel, and natural vanilla flavor to create a velvety smooth, medium-bodied, and delectably delicious interpretation on this American... 2 Silos Gingerbread Ale Winter Ale / 7.2% ABV / 22 IBU / 216 CAL / Manassas, VA / This holiday season we’re bringing back our fan favorite Gingerbread Ale! Available in limited release, this spiced winter seasonal is crafted with ginger, cinnamon and clove. These nostalgic... 2 Silos Mosaic Goat DIPA IPA - Imperial / 8.5% ABV / 52 IBU / 255 CAL / Manassas, VA / This Double IPA was crafted to showcase a sticky blend of Cashmere, El Dorado, and Mosaic hops. Double dry-hopped to enhance the already pungent aromas, taste a balance of over-ripened... Alewerks Pumpkin Ale Pumpkin / 7.3% ABV / 219 CAL / Williamsburg, VA / This amber colored ale is loaded with Pumpkin pie aroma and flavor. It actually does taste like Pumpkin pie! At 7.3% ABV, it will keep you warm on a cool...  Alewerks Pumpkin Latte Pumpkin / 7.3% ABV / 219 CAL / Williamsburg, VA / Alewerks' world-famous Pumpkin Ale brewed with coffee, vanilla, and lactose. Beale's Oktoberfest Märzen / 5.6% ABV / 18 IBU / 168 CAL / Bedford, VA / This annual favorite is back again! Celebrating the season with this classic German style. Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei DAB Export / Dortmunder Export Lager - Dortmunder / 5% ABV / 23 IBU / 150 CAL / Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen / Following the introduction of the bottom-fermented brewing process in the mid-19th century, a new beer type became popular and shaped the consumption habits of beer drinkers. The fresh, pale brew... Fair Winds Howling Verse IPA - American / 7% ABV / 210 CAL / Lorton, VA / Howling Verse IPA Mash-Up is a 50/50 blend of both breweries flagship IPA’s. Fair Winds Brewing Company’s West Coast IPA - Howling Gale and Virginia Beer Company’s Hazy IPA -... Fair Winds Ironmaster IPA IPA - American / 6% ABV / 12 IBU / 180 CAL / Lorton, VA / Flaked oats, pale malt and a touch of light crystal for malt presence. Notes of peach, grapefruit and melon from double dry-hop additions of Citra, Amarillo and Columbus hops.  Lost Rhino Face Plant IPA - American / 6.8% ABV / 65 IBU / 204 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A strong, malty backbone balances the mountain of whole cone hops we pack into our American Style IPA. Moderate grapefruit bitterness and herbal aromas take your palate for a ride.... Lost Rhino Meridian Kolsch Kölsch / 5% ABV / 25 IBU / 150 CAL / Ashburn, VA / From Meridian Hill across the Prime Meridian, wherever you’re headed, travel light with our classic Kolsch. The perfect companion to keep you fresh even days after your last real shower.... Lost Rhino RhinO'fest Märzen / 5.5% ABV / 21 IBU / 165 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A beer designed for the funfair of traditional German culture (which wouldn’t be complete without beer). Our Märzen is an excellent companion to Autumn’s first chill with its full body,... Mustang Sally PHREAK: Raspberry, Guava, Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Sour - Fruited / 6.2% ABV / 186 CAL / Chantilly, VA / Sour Ale With Raspberry, Guava, & Sea Salt. The Newest Additional To Our Rotating PHREAK Series. Old Bust Head Caramel Macchiato Stout Stout - Oatmeal / 5.8% ABV / 32 IBU / 174 CAL / Vint Hill, VA / Using our Oatmeal Stout as a base, and locally roasted coffee from Cafe Kreyol, our Caramel Macchiato Stout has the rich aroma a flavored iced coffee. Vanilla extract, and natural... Old Bust Head Graffiti House IPA - American / 7.5% ABV / 75 IBU / 225 CAL / Vint Hill, VA / From Civil War scrawls on the walls of Graffiti House to illicit aerosol artistry we all endeavor to leave our mark. Our Graffiti House West Coast Style IPA asserts... Old Bust Head Vixen Red Ale - Irish / 5.3% ABV / 23 IBU / 159 CAL / Vint Hill, VA / Our deep amber Vixen Irish Red, has a luster as rich as the thick-coated red fox that roams the local wood. Medium bodied, with a clean finish, Vixen draws you... Old Ox Black Ox Porter - Other / 6% ABV / 20 IBU / 180 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A robust rye porter with hints of coffee and chocolate nicely

  • Paw Patrol, Chase, Sky, and Marshall hosts Oktoberfest for Kids

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting a festival with Paw Patrol, Chase, and Marshall for kids on Sunday, October 15th from noon to 6 PM! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience meeting friendly, furry creatures along with face painting and arts & crafts kids can enjoy. We also have live music, moonbounces, and a full playground so everyone can have a blast! Dogs are welcome at Shipgarten too, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park! We offer lots of treats such as Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter so the whole family can enjoy a treat.   ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurants close at 2 AM***   EVENT SCHEDULE: 12-3 PM - Live Magic Performance by Jake the Great 3:00-3:30 PM Mini hot dog-eating comp German music freeze dance game 3:30 ★ TBA ★ 8 PM - 1:30 AM - Shipgarten After Dark   ADDITIONALLY: ★ 2 Moon Bounces ★ 2 Playground sets ★ Photo Booth with Accessories ★ Kids’ Corner with Face Painting, Crafts, and More ★ Outdoor Games & Activities ★ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ★ Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★ Great food

  • Oktoberbreast 2023

    It’s our largest fundraiser of the year! Sponsored by The Willow Foundation since 2017, Oktoberbreast is a German-themed day party filled with drinks, dancing, prizes, and more, suitable for the whole family. Join us for a day of fun as we raise money for advanced cancer research. We’re pleased to host our event again this year at Shipgarten, a Biergarten in Tyson’s Corner, VA. Shipgarten boasts four food concepts with multiple snack, meal, and drink options for purchase, a dog park, a children’s playground, lawn games, and more. All family members are invited to join in on the fun! Your ticket gets you access to our event with live music, raffle prizes, games, and our 2023 Willow Foundation branded silicone food storage bag. You’ll also get one drink ticket redeemable for house beers and wine, or our special Oktoberbreast cocktail. Under-21 tickets without drink tickets are available, too. New giveaways! This year, we’re so excited to be sponsored by Knockaround, the ultra-popular sunglasses brand. The first 150 Oktoberbreast tickets will also receive a free pair of Knockaround sunglasses upon entry. Become a VIP sponsor! VIP sponsors receive five entry tickets to Oktoberbreast, fifteen drink tickets, 50 raffle tickets, special mention in event materials, and extra Willow swag including five Knockaround sunglasses and five of our new Willow hats

  • Oktoberfest International Beer & Cider | European Cocktails & Liquor Fest

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    Join us on Saturday, October 21st, for our International Bier Festival featuring 50+ biers from around the world, complemented by a variety of brewery and distillery representatives! Dress up & bring your family and friends for a day of fun, culture, and competition!   Free Tickets   ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurants close at 2 AM***   EVENT SCHEDULE: 3:00 PM - 3-Legged Race 4:00 PM - Keg Curling Contest 5:00 PM - Stein Hoisting ♫ 12:30 - 3:30PM Zach Jones ♫ 4:00 - 7:30PM James Stevens ♫ Live DJ Khozz (8:00 PM - 2:00 AM) AND MORE!!!...   Free Tickets   ➳ 50+ beers to sample from Asia, South & Latin America, American Craft beers and Europe (jockey boxes will be set up with various types of beers for you to sample) ➳ Meet and Greet Reps from Germany, Belgium, Austria, & the US! ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, Special of the Day ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Pet Friendly ➳ Giveaways, Competitions, & Prizes ➳ Kids' Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts, and More ➳ Photo Booth   Click here for festival menu ✪ Featured Breweries ✪ 1. Tucher Bräu Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen / 5.2% ABV / 13 IBU / 156 CAL / Fürth, Bayern / A traditional, high fermented Bavarian yeast beer specialty with an accentuated wheat beer flavour and high vitamin B contents. Natural yeast cloudiness due to top fermentation. A sparkling refreshing... 2. Tucher Bräu Lager Hell/Helles Lager - Helles / 5.2% ABV / 156 CAL / Fürth, Bayern / Der Begriff Lagerbier entwickelte sich Ende des 14. Jahrhunderts mit der Einführung der untergärigen Brauweise. Holzfässer dienten zur Einlagerung in kühlen Kellern. Unser Nürnberger Lager Hell ist mit in Eichenholzfässern... 3. Brouwerij De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadrupel Bier 11° Belgian Quadrupel / 11% ABV / 35 IBU / 330 CAL / Bruges, Vlaanderen / Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, launched in 2010, is an intense beer, dark in colour and full in taste. The aroma is elegant, spicy and slightly roasted. The sophisticated blend of special kinds... 4. Brouwerij De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel Bier 9° Belgian Tripel / 9% ABV / 35 IBU / 270 CAL / Bruges, Vlaanderen / Straffe Hendrik is a Bitter Tripel Ale of 9% abv. The beer was originally from Bruges and brewed in Bruges by brewery De Halve Maan. In 1981, Henri Maes and his... 5. Brouwerij De Halve Maan Brugse Zot Belgian Blonde / 6% ABV / 23 IBU / 180 CAL / Bruges, Vlaanderen / Brugse Zot is a goldenblond beer with a rich froth and a fruity flavouring. The beer is brewed with four different kinds of malt and two aromatic varieties of hop... 6. Brasserie Dubuisson Bush Blonde Triple Belgian Strong Golden Ale / 10.5% ABV / 21 IBU / 315 CAL / Pipaix, Wallonie / In this tripel, the in-bottle re-fermentation has given an intense effervescence to the aromas of the Bush Blonde. The re-fermentation has also sympathetically developed the Blonde's well-rounded, tender character. 7. Brasserie Dubuisson Bush Caractère Belgian Strong Golden Ale / 12% ABV / 25 IBU / 360 CAL / Pipaix, Wallonie / Introduced in 1933 under the name of “Bush Beer”, this is one of the oldest specialty beers in Belgium and the flagship brand of the Dubuisson Brasserie. The Bush Caractère is... 8. Delirium - Huyghe Delirium Tremens Belgian Strong Golden Ale / 8.5% ABV / 24 IBU / 255 CAL / Melle, Vlaanderen / The allusion to pink elephants and the choice of names is not due to chance. With a particular character, the unique taste results from triple fermentation and the use of... 9. Delirium - Huyghe Delirium Red Fruit Beer / 8% ABV / 10 IBU / 240 CAL / Melle, Vlaanderen / Colour and sight: Deep dark red colour, with a light pink, compact and lacing head. Scent: Soft fruity aroma, with hints of almond and mildly sour cherries. Flavour: Sweet and fruity, with... Delirium - Huyghe Delirium Nocturnum Belgian Strong Dark Ale / 8.5% ABV / 24 IBU / 255 CAL / Melle, Vlaanderen / Color and Sight: Dark Chocolate Brown with a compact foam, white-yellow, stable and creamy. Odor Touches of caramel, mocca and chocolate. Spices such as licorice and coriander are also present. Taste: Initially... 10. Radeberger Gruppe Sion Kölsch Kölsch / 4.8% ABV / 144 CAL / Frankfurt am Main, Hessen / http://www.sion.de Braukunst ist die Kunst, mit den wenigen Zutaten, die das Reinheitsgebot und die Kölschkonvention vorgeben, etwas Besonderes zu schaffen. Reines Wasser aus eigenem Brunnen, obergärige Hefe aus eigener Reinzucht,... 11. Radeberger Gruppe Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Shandy / 2.5% ABV / 75 CAL / Frankfurt am Main, Hessen / Now that you’ve discovered the new unique taste of our beer, we salute your ways to keep it fresh. As an original - the first to combine Hefeweizen beer and... 12. Radeberger Gruppe BraufactuM Progusta IPA - Other / 6.8% ABV / 50 IBU / 204 CAL / Frankfurt am Main, Hessen / Hopfen: Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Citra, Magnum. Malz: Pilsener, Wiener, Karamellmalz. With Progusta, the types of hops used come to the fore, and harmonize perfectly with... 13. Dortmunder Actien-Brauerei DAB Export / Dortmunder Export Lager - Dortmunder / 5% ABV / 23 IBU / 150 CAL / Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen / Following the introduction of the bottom-fermented brewing process in the mid-19th century, a new beer type became popular and shaped the consumption habits of beer drinkers. The fresh, pale brew... 14. Radeberger Gruppe Radeberger Pilsner Pilsner - German / 4.8% ABV / 33 IBU / 144 CAL / Frankfurt am Main, Hessen / Crowned the official drink by King Friedrich August III of Saxony, Radeberger, a pilsner style beer brewed near Dresden, is characterized by its dazzling and refreshing taste and has long... Radeberger Gruppe Clausthaler Iso 0.0 Malt Beer / 29 IBU / 0 CAL / Frankfurt am

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  • UFC 294 Watch Party Makhachev vs Oliveira 2

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

      Save Free Tickets   Join us for the UFC 294 Watch Party Makhachev vs Oliveira 2! Get ready for an epic showdown between two incredible fighters. Experience the thrill and excitement of the UFC as Makhachev and Oliveira go head-to-head in an intense rematch. This event promises to be action-packed and full of adrenaline.   Save Free Tickets   Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness history in the making. Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fights, cheering, and camaraderie. Mark your calendars and make sure to reserve your spot. We can't wait to see you there! Shipgarten offers 2-155" TV Walls & 6 TVs & Projectors   Save Free Tickets

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  • Petting Zoo hosts Oktoberfest for Kids

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    Shipgarten, the top Tysons Corner Restaurant for families, is hosting a Petting Zoo for kids on Sunday, October 22nd from noon to 6PM! Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience meeting friendly, furry creatures along with face painting and arts & crafts kids can enjoy. We also have live music, moonbounces, and a full playground so everyone can have a blast! Dogs are welcome at Shipgarten too, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park! We offer lots of treats such as Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter so the whole family can enjoy a treat.   Save Free Tickets   ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***   EVENT SCHEDULE: 12-3 PM - Live Magical Performance by Jake the Great 3:00-3:30 PM Mini hot dog-eating comp German music freeze dance game 3:30 ★ Special Activity Hosted by Petting Zoo ★ 8 PM - 1:30 AM - Shipgarten After Dark   ADDITIONALLY: ★ 2 Moon Bounces ★ 2 Playground sets ★ Photo Booth with Accessories ★ Kids’ Corner with Face Painting, Crafts, and More ★ Outdoor Games & Activities ★ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ★ Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ★ Bier & Samples ★ Great food   Save Free Tickets

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  • FREAK-O-WEEN

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

      FREE TICKETS ☠ LIVE- DJ SAAM ☠ Costume contests ☠ Syringe JELLO SHOTS ☠ Scary Movie screenings ☠ Photo Booth ☠ $300 Costume Contest! $150 for 1st place, $100 for 2nd place, and $50 for 3rd place ☠ And More!!

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  • Oktoberfest Beer, Wine, Chocolate & Candy Pairing Festival

    Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA

    Free Tickets Here Join us at Shipgarten on October 28th to pair beer, wine, and liquor with chocolate and candy! Have this unique experience at Shipgarten located in Tysons Corner, VA! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurants close at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: Adult Trick or Treat Stations ALL DAY -- multiple stations set up for trick-o-treating (for Adults) 2:00 PM Ngannou vs Fury Boxing Match 2:30 PM Marshmallow into Stein Toss contest 3:00 PM Candy Chopstick Challenge 4:00 PM Keg Curling Competition 5:00 PM Stein Hoisting Contest 🎵 1:00-4:30 PM - Daniel Mench 🎵 4-7:30 PM - James Stevens ♫ 8:00 PM-2:00 AM - Shipgarten After Dark feat DJ KHOZZ - Bier-O-Ween Dance party with $500 in prizes Free Tickets Here   ADDITIONALLY: ➳40+ beer & cider tastings from local breweries to choose from ➳ Photo Booth with Accessories ➳Great food ➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes ➳ Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more!   Click here for Festival Menu ✪ Featured Breweries ✪ Lost Rhino RhinO'fest paired with Reese's Märzen / 5.5% ABV / 21 IBU / 165 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A beer designed for the funfair of traditional German culture (which wouldn’t be complete without beer). Our Märzen is an excellent companion to Autumn’s first chill with its full body, malty flavors and a clean, dry finish. Malty, smooth, and toasty amber lager. Lost Rhino Meridian Kolsch paired with Starburst Kölsch / 5% ABV / 25 IBU / 150 CAL / Ashburn, VA / From Meridian Hill across the Prime Meridian, wherever you’re headed, travel light with our classic Kolsch. The perfect companion to keep you fresh even days after your last real shower. Fruity and soft, with mild bitterness Lost Rhino Face Plant paired with Starburst IPA - American / 6.8% ABV / 65 IBU / 204 CAL / Ashburn, VA / A strong, malty backbone balances the mountain of whole cone hops we pack into our American Style IPA. Moderate grapefruit bitterness and herbal aromas take your palate for a ride. Malty, citrusy and resinous, with moderate bitterness. Ace Cider (The California Cider Company) HIGH! Imperial Peach paired with Skittles Cider - Other Fruit / 8% ABV / 240 CAL / Sebastopol, CA / How High? Well, we breached the peak. Orange & Pink Sunsets are now within reach. You’re laying on the soft cheek of a keen peach. Keep soaring the 8.0% ABV Cider High Line. Ace Cider (The California Cider Company) HIGH! Imperial Berry paired with Skittles Cider - Other Fruit / 8% ABV / 240 CAL / Sebastopol, CA / How High? Pie in the sky. Blackberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry sunsets. A triple berry blast of rich yumminess. Swimming in an imperial, 8.0% abv cider. Rose colored glasses for the soul. Ace Cider (The California Cider Company) Ace Pineapple Cider paired with Almondjoy Cider - Other Fruit / 5% ABV / 150 CAL / Sebastopol, CA / Ace Pineapple is the world's original Pineapple cider. While on vacation in Hawaii, we tried adding fresh pineapple juice to our apple cider and it resulted in this delicious tropical libation! Tucher Bräu Lager Hell/Helles paired with Milky Way Lager - Helles / 5.2% ABV / 156 CAL / Fürth, Bayern / The term lager developed at the end of the 14th century with the introduction of bottom-fermented brewing. Wooden barrels were used for storage in cool cellars. Our Nuremberg Lager Hell is matured in oak barrels Tucher Bräu Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen paired with 3 Musketeers Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen / 5.2% ABV / 13 IBU / 156 CAL / Fürth, Bayern / A traditional, high fermented Bavarian yeast beer specialty with an accentuated wheat beer flavour and high vitamin B contents. Natural yeast cloudiness due to top fermentation. Brouwerij De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadrupel Bier 11° paired with Milk Duds Belgian Quadrupel / 11% ABV / 35 IBU / 330 CAL / Bruges, Vlaanderen / Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, launched in 2010, is an intense beer, dark in colour and full in taste. The aroma is elegant, spicy and slightly roasted. The sophisticated blend of special kinds of malt give the beer a complex character, combining a delicate dryness with hints of coriander, dark fruits, anise and roasted chestnuts. The palate finishes in a syrupy taste. The refermentation in the bottle creates a living beer that will evolve over the years. Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel finds an excellent partner in chocolate when it comes to foodpairing. Brouwerij De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Brugs Tripel Bier 9° paired with KitKat Belgian Tripel / 9% ABV / 35 IBU / 270 CAL / Bruges, Vlaanderen / Straffe Hendrik is a Bitter Tripel Ale of 9% abv. The beer was originally from Bruges and brewed in Bruges by brewery De Halve Maan. In 1981, Henri Maes and his daughter Véronique followed the demand of the mayor and created a strong blond beer for the inauguration of the statue of Sint-Arnoldus, the saint of all beer-brewers. However, the beer became so popular, that the demand for the beer continued. It was given the name of Straffe Hendrik (Strong Hendrick), since it was a rich and strong beer. Today, Straffe Hendrik is the last authentic Tripel Ale of Bruges. Alewerks Oktoberfest paired with Twix Märzen / 5.6% ABV / 168 CAL / Williamsburg, VA / Redbeard Blueberry Wheat Ale paired with Starburst Wheat Beer - American Pale Wheat / 4.5% ABV / 45 IBU / 135 CAL / Staunton, VA / Wheat Pale Ale with Natural Blueberry Two Roads Two Juicy paired with Skittles IPA - Imperial / 8.2% ABV / 42 IBU / 246 CAL / Stratford, CT / Two Juicy is an unfiltered, cloudy “New England style Double