(Editing with a change in Venue.)

On Saturday, August 8th, at the Botanical Gardens, the Dreamchasing Foundation, in conjunction with local brewers, distillers, shiners, runners, vendors, bottlers, imbibers, sellers, and representatives, presents Booze Fest 2015!

Thanks to the generosity of Collie, we'll be once again holding Booze Fest at the Gardens.


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The fountain will mark the beginning of the promenade with either side of the walk way available on a first come, first choice basis.

Colorful strings of paper lanterns will help the lamps light the way as they run from one unique booth to the next.

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(Still the vendor's and attractions thread. Many, many thanks to Collie!)

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The Brambles never misses a chance to show off its wares - ciders, perries, wines, and brandies, not to mention the apple and pear juices. There will also be an apple press, and a full supply of apples, for anyone who would like to try their turn at creating apple juice from apples.


Available to taste;

Alcoholic - last year's apple and pear ciders, as well as the pear and raspberry wine from two years ago, and Brambles' special apple brandy

Non-alcoholic - apple juice fresh from the press, flavored to taste with raspberry or strawberry infused water

((OOC NOTE: These booths are entirely NPC for the Booze Fest Event))

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Pointy Hat Brewing Co.

Brewery Bio:

Pointy Hat Brewing Company is situated outside of the main hustle and bustle of the city in the outlying fringe of the Seaside district. A dedicated craft brewery, it is owned and operated by the Gnome Guspro Bangmatter and his daughter Terilli. The tasting room is open Thursday thru Saturday from 12p to 9p. Tours available Saturday mornings starting at 11:45a.

Offerings:

Underland Porter:
full bodied; hoppy, hints of coffee and cocoa. 6% ABV

Folklorica Saison:
light bodied; dry, fruity-floral (pear, lavender, honey) and spice (clove). 7.5% ABV

Chthonic Cream Stout:
Medium Bodied; roasted barley & oat flavors, vanilla cream with a peppery finish. 5.2% ABV

Widdershin Wee Heavy:
medium-heavy bodied; strong/rich malt, earthy yeast, light smoke, apple with butterscotch notes 6.5% ABV

NEW FOR THIS YEAR:

Smocian Rauchbier: full bodied; Whiskey-soaked Oak smoke tang, roasted malt, sweet maple bacon and caramel notes. Slight bitter finish. 6% ABV

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Rowan & Willow Brewery

Brewery Bio:
Rowan & Willow Brewery is located in a lush, magically maintained greenbelt-type property in New Haven district. The Brewery is a worker cooperative under the supervision of Head Brewer Cahanaun Flamesigh and specializes in Elven-styled human beers. The tasting room is open Friday and Saturday from 12p to 11p. Large parties welcome with reservations. Apprenticeships available.

Offerings:

Vandora Imperial Pilsner:
light bodied; herbal, grassy, hint of floral; sweet with a dry piney finish. 7% ABV

Outlander Steam Beer:
light bodied; fresh hops, biscuit malt, straw notes. Peppery bitterness. citrus(lemon) finish. 5.5 % ABV

Madha(Mud) Brown Ale:
Medium bodied; Toasted Malt, nutty with chocolate and toffee notes. Sweet. 6.8% ABV

Brethil(Beech) Barleywine:
Medium bodied; Woody (beech), fruity (carmelized fig), buttery with nutty malt flavors and hints of vanilla in the background. Bittersweet. Tannic. 11.0% ABV

NEW FOR THIS YEAR:

D?ath Oatmeal Stout:
Medium bodied; Dark roasted barley, light hops, milk chocolate, mocha, molasses, creamy oatmeal background. Silky finish. 7% ABV

N?rui Golden Ale:
Light bodied; Citrus hops, honey sweetness, lemongrass and straw notes. High carbonation. Crisp, light finish. 4.5% ABV

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Good Sister Brewery

Brewery Bio:
Located in the Old Market district, Good Sister Brewery is dedicated to giving a unique dining and drinking experience. Their current location is a two-story saloon-styled building which houses both the brewery and tables for up to 85 guests (based on recommendation by the local Fire House). The dining room is open for lunch and dinner service and Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended for parties over six. Good Sister Brewery is owned by the Bigley twins, Agnes and Isabel.

Offerings:

Domesticated Blonde:
light bodied; crisp, bread/yeasty, citrus/grapefruit finish. 5.3% ABV

Splendiferous Lambic:
medium bodied; fruity (cherry, cranberry), woody (oak) background. 5% ABV

Twinsy Tripel:
medium-heavy bodied; sweet wheat, fruity (ripe banana), bitter hops, nutty background; light spicy (cinnamon) sweet finish 9.3% ABV

Vivacious Berliner Weisse:
light-medium bodied; Refreshing. Tart/sour, fruity (apricot), toasted wheat, wildflowers. 5.5% ABV

NEW FOR THIS YEAR:

Whatever White:
Light bodied; Bitter orange, coriander, peppercorn, mild clove/spice flavors. Light barley and bready malt flavors. Refreshing and drinkable. 4.9% ABV

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One Sock Meadery

Brewery Bio:
Operated by a clan of quasi-feral Brownies, the Gadaiche, the meadery is located on the edge of Seaside and Battlefield districts. The Gadaiche are rarely encountered, but A halfling (answering to the name Wenace) oversees the tasting room Wednesday through Friday. A modest permanent bee yard is located on the grounds in the center of a series of flowering fields (flower depends on season) and covers several square miles. One Sock also has traveling apiaries available for hire by local farmers during pollination season.

Offerings:

Billy Blind Braggot
medium bodied; orange blossom honey, orange peel, caramel, & spices with a slightly bitter citrus finish. 10.50% ABV

Shoemaker's Sack Mead
High sugar, wild-crafted honey mead aged in brandy casks. Faint leather-like note. 17% ABV

Skullduggery Cyser
Honey/Honeycomb, tart apple, oak, vanilla flavors. Semi-sweet. 14.5% ABV

Waggery Morat
Semi-sweet; Aster honey, mulberries, thyme, citrus (lemon peel) & faint notes of eucalyptus. Dry finish. 7.0% ABV

NEW FOR THIS YEAR:

Rascality Pyment
Semi-sweet; wild-crafted honey fermented with Southern Rhy'Dinian dry white grapes and a hint of hot pepper heat. Slight tartness, sweet and mildly spicy finish. 12% ABV

Gardenhome Orchards

The orchards surrounding the simple tower just south of Rhy'din have provided fruit for many a baked dish or breakfast table, but this year Eregor has turned down a new path. Come to the Gardenhome booth to sample some fine sangria and sangria blanca in a variety of flavors.

- apple
- orange
- lemon
- peach
- grape
- blackberry
- raspberry
- mixed berries
- mixed citrus
- mixed fruit

There will also be blackberry, raspberry and apple brandies, as well as some plum wine in the Japanese style.

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While the Sassy Owl Saloon didn't brew their own booze or specialize in any particular offerings, Booze Fest was still an excellent opportunity to showcase the pub snacks that went so well with the delectable drinks offered by other booths. The Sassy Owl's usual beer offerings were available for the thirsty, including everything from local brews like Badsider, Thirsty Cross Cider, and Silvermark to imports like Guinness, Watch Man IPA, and Chaco Canyon Gold. Head chef Garrett's food line up included soft pretzel sticks with mustard or cheese, parmesan coated sweet potato fries, spiced rosemary walnuts, crunchy farfalle, mini beer-and-sausage corn dogs, and cheesesteak potato skins.