This Coming Weekend

 Just a few things in the local craft scene happening this coming weekend.

First up on Friday, December 2nd Mississippi River Distilling will be holding their monthly "First Friday" Event at the distillery.  The event runs from 5:30 - 8PM and will be featuring the release of their Cody Road Bourbon.  As usual they will have samples to try and some inventive food recipes to samples as well.  If you like bourbon and want your own bottle I would suggest arriving early since they only will have 120 bottles at the distillery at the open of business Friday.  My wife and I are looking forward to this event.

Also on Friday, December 2nd the Rock Island Hy Vee will be holding a Scotch tasting starting at 6 PM in the Club Room.  Beside sampling 9 varieties of Scotch they will have light food pairings to sample.  Cost is $15 per person and the class is more than half sold.  Call 309-793- 0684 for more information.

Another Friday event is Great River's Cellar Man's Series Tapping starting at 3pm.  They will be tapping a Pen (5 gallon cask) of real ale, meaning that the beer is naturally carbonated and will be served  at cellar temperature.  This tapping will feature a Pale Ale aged with Lavender. 

On Saturday, December 3rd Great River will be hosting a tapping of their 7 Reverends Abbey Ale at the brewery.  Golden keg is at 1pm and the party runs from 2 - 6 PM.  Bring a dish to pass and enjoy the day.

Those are the events I am aware of for this weekend, so head out and enjoy as many events as you can.
QC Beerguy