The balloons have fallen. Confetti has been swept into the dustbin…along with the Eagles’ season. Now’s the time to act on those New Beers Resolutions and try some delicious local brews! Delaware Hop Scene and NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com have found the perfect events to start your 2016 with frothy cheer. Check out the hoplights for Wednesday, January 6th through Tuesday, January 12th below. As always, feel free to gaze at the full sortable calendar of craft beer events at Delaware Hop Scene too!

What’s Happening & WHERE This Week in Craft Beer!

WEDNESDAY, January 6th

Join Iron Hill Newark for its Scottish Themed Night (5-8 p.m.) featuring Wee Heavy, a full-bodied Scotch-style ale with a distinct malty-sweet character and The Highlander, an assertive malty sweetness with just a touch of roasted character in the aroma and flavor
Stewart’s Brewing Company Beer Dinner with Painted Stave Distillery

7 Course Beer and Spirits Dinner for $70 per person includes Oyster Shooter, Bee’s Knees Cocktail, Winterfest Ale, Delaware 75 Cocktail, Scarlet Granita Intermezzo, Sazerac Cocktail & Spry Barrel-Aged Highlander Stout, and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Time Warp Vodka White Russian

THURSDAY, January 7th

Happy Hour at Famous Tims to raise money for the H. Fletcher Brown Boys & Girls Club that was recently vandalized
Dogfish Night at Throwbacks Sports Lounge

FRIDAY, January 8th

Craft Night at Stanley’s Tavern

SATURDAY, January 9th

$2 off 64 oz. Growler Fills at Newark Bottle Shop on NFL Game Days
University of Delaware Master Players Concert Series Verdant: Soirees: Musicians’ Brew Concert

Enjoy a full sensory experience of music, food, and wine paired perfectly within the walls of the Blue Ball Barn in Alapocas. Taste six home-brewed beers, crafted by local Delawareans and friends of Master Players. Brewers include Michael Luck, vice president at RBC Wealth Management and a devoted Master Players advisory council member; John Bielicki of UPS Delaware and a friend of Gao; and Bill Fasano, park manager for Delaware State Parks. The admission price includes access to the concert, drink tickets, and heavy hors d’oeuvres (Wandering Chef Food Cart).

SUNDAY, January 10th

$2 off 64 oz. Growler Fills at Newark Bottle Shop on NFL Game Days

TUESDAY, January 12th:

Taco Tuesday Madness at Two Stones Pub Newark, Two Stones Pub Wilmington, and Two Stones Pub Kennett

Brought to you by two craft beer loving hop heads.

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