At this swine-and-spirits bonanza, score salty strips of pork courtesy of Tender Belly and D'Artagnan and bacon-bourbon ice cream sandwiches from Melt Bakery as you sip your way through more than 40 all-American slugs (Elijah Craig, Knob Creek) for two and a half hours. VIP ticketholders will gain access to an exclusive seminar on barrel aging, and a tasting complete with charcuterie pairings.
Wondering where you can sip your favorite craft beers while listening to live music or chowing down on delicious bar food? Feast your eyes on this hops-happy events calendar for beer enthusiasts, which includes tap takeover events in the city as well as boozy festivities upstate.
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