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Dec
16
Fri
An English Christmas with the Back Bay Ringers
Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
An English Christmas with the Back Bay Ringers @ The First Church Boston | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

The Back Bay Ringers, Boston’s leading handbell ensemble, invite you to celebrate the holiday season with their concert, “An English Christmas.”

Traditional English Christmas carols will be featured including, “I Saw Three Ships” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.”

Aug
21
Mon
Bar Boulud & Lord Hobo Brewing Host Beer Dinner
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bar Boulud & Lord Hobo Brewing Host Beer Dinner @ Bar Boulud | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

This August, join Bar Boulud‘s Sommelier, David Bérubé, for an exclusive four-course beer dinner showcasing local Woburn craft brewer, Lord Hobo Brewing Co – beer for the discerning drinker. Tempting dishes from Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk and Pastry Chef Robert Differ will be paired appropriately with seasonal beer selections.

FEATURED MENU

PORK TROTTER CORN DOG
Glorious, New England Style Pale Ale, 6.5 ABV

TARTE FLAMBÉE
confit onion, fromage blanc, bacon

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HEIRLOOM SALAD
heirloom tomato, melon, romaine, charred cucumber, mint yogurt
Boomsauce, Imperial IPA, 8 ABV

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CHICKEN SUPREME
parsley butter, corn succotash, hominy, black trumpet mushrooms
Steal This Can, IPA, 6.5 ABV
Consolation Prize, Double IPA, 9.5 ABV

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ORANGE SORBET “BEER FLOAT”
housemade orange sherbet, vanilla sable cookie, chantilly, candied orange
Hobo Life, Session IPA, 4.5 ABV

*Ticket price includes gratuity and taxes.

Feb
21
Wed
Beers & Bites: Spencer Brewery
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Have you ever had beer brewed by monks? Here’s your chance to try Spencer Brewery beer!

Come taste beer with Spencer Brewery, one of only 14 Trappist breweries in the world and the only one in the United States. Kevin Kervick, co-manager of sales and marketing, will present the great story of monks making beer in both Europe and America. He will also guide you through a tasting of their incredible beers, including their classic Trappist Ale.

Spencer Brewery

Ticket includes a flight of Spencer Trappist beer with delectable bar bites specially created and matched to the beer by the Newsfeed Cafe’s chef.

Come at 6:00pm to find a seat and mingle. Guided tasting starts at 6:30pm.

Must be 21 or older. IDs will be checked at the door.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.

Mar
29
Thu
Sip & Savor: Notch Brewing Masterclass – German and Czech Lagers
Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Notch Brewing

Notch Brewing

Come enjoy an evening of German and Czech Lager styles with Chris Lohring of Notch Brewing. From Salem, Massachusetts, Notch Brewing has earned praise and admiration from brew lovers for its lower alcohol “session” styles of beers. Spend an evening with us while we explore the classic styles of Lager Brewing from a master of these styles, Chris Lohring. In this class, hosted by Chris himself, guests will:

  • Taste through a selection of Notch Brewing Co. beers selected by brewmaster Chris Lohring
  • Learn what are the contributing factors to making these styles
  • Learn the differences between lagers and ales, and the history of how these styles came to be
  • Converse during our Question and Answer section of the class
  • Enjoy a selection of our house made sausages, the perfect pair for these styles of beer

***For more information, please click here.

Mar
20
Wed
Social Media Seminar at Joe’s American Bar & Grill
Mar 20 @ 8:00 am

Learn from industry leaders how social media can help you successfully build your business.

PANEL SPEAKERS

Hannah Huke, Marketing Director of the Briar Group

JQ Louise, Lifestyle Influencer and Fork Lift columnist at the Boston Herald

Lauren Metter, Founder of Metter Media

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

8 a.m. | Registration

8:30 a.m. | Panel Begins

9:15 a.m. | Networking

10 a.m. | Event Ends

Sep
19
Thu
Battle of the Breweries at the Lenox Hotel
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The second annual Back Bay Battle of the Breweries returns with all of your favorite local craft brewers in one spot!

Enjoy samples from over 20 New England Breweries and then place your vote for your favorite!

The winning brewery gets a Tap Takeover in City Table, City Bar and Solas!

Ticket price includes unlimited beer samples, customized tasting glass, hors d’oeuvres created by Chef Sean MacAlpine, live music with Jason Silverman of Hot Mess and a night full of good eats, brews and fun!

Be sure to get your tickets early – the last Back Bay Battle of the Breweries sold out quickly!

PARTICIPATING BREWERIES:

Night Shift Brewing – Everett, MA

Idle Hands – Malden, MA

Lord Hobo – Woburn, MA

Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers – Framingham, MA

Cambridge Brewing Company – Cambridge, MA

Devil’s Purse Brewing – South Dennis, MA

Widowmaker Brewing – Braintree, MA

Westfield River Brewing Company – Southwick, MA

Bantam Cider – Somerville, MA

Bent Water – Lynn, MA

Aeronaut Brewing Company – Somerville, MA

Turtle Swamp – Jamaica Plain/Roslindale, MA

Naked Ox – Dorchester, MA

Small Change Brewing Company – Somerville, MA

Notch Brewing – Salem, MA

Definitive Brewing – Portland, ME

Great North Aleworks – Manchester, NH

Athletic Brewing Company – Stratford, CT

Castle Island Beer – Norwood, MA

Citizen Cider – Burlington, VT

Cisco Brewers – Nantucket, MA

Winter Hill Brewing – Somerville, MA

*All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. Nobody will be allowed into the event who is under 21 or who doesn’t have a valid ID.

For more information, check out the Lenox’s BLOG!

Oct
6
Sun
Back Bay Beer Festival at Back Bay Social!
Oct 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Celebrate National Beer Day at Back Bay Social’s Back Bay Beer Festival!

Your ticket includes:

  • Admission to the event
  • Food truck inspired snacks
  • Tasting with 12 different beers — including Down Eat Cider
  • “Back Bay Brew Card” to you can keep track of everything you tried
  • Giveaways & swag from all of our beer sponsors!

OUR SPONSORS