One of my favorite beer events in Columbus is back May 12 at Barley’s Smokehouse and Brewpub: Mini Real Ale Fest!
The event exclusively features firkins of “Real Ale”, or cask ale — unfiltered and unpasteurised beer served directly from the cask it is conditioned in, without added CO2.
I’ve been two of the last three years, and the only reason I didn’t make it last year was because I accidentally scheduled my wedding on the same day. Though I did consider sneaking over before the ceremony for a couple pints in my wedding dress.
Participating breweries at this year’s fest include, from Ohio: Barley’s Brewing Company, Barley’s Smokehouse & Brewpub (yes, they are different breweries), Columbus Brewing Company, Gordon Biersch Brewery, Elevator Brewery, Weasel Boy Brewing Company, The Brew Kettle and Lagerheads Brewing Company. Non-Ohio breweries represented are Bell’s Brewery, Green Flash Brewing Company, Southern Tier Brewing Company, Flying Dog Brewery, Clipper City Brewing Company and Harviestoun Brewery.
Tickets are $35 (which includes a pint glass and eight drinks tickets) and can be purchased online or by stopping into Barley’s Smokehouse. The fest will take place from 1-4pm on May 12.
And drink a pint or five for me at the event. I won’t be able to make it again this year, because we’ve already booked our anniversary trip. This marriage is tearing my ale affair apart.
