St. Bernardus and Laguntas Finger Pickin' Blues?

All on the same night? Yes, this Thursday at the Belgian Room and the Hop Devil Grill. September 28th at 7PM!

Some of the folks who make the best beers in Belgium have decided to make a night of it at the Belgian Room. They insist that all of their beers be available! The Belgian Room turned out to be a pushover and will feature the Tripel, Pater, ABT 12 Special Edition, Prior 8 and Blanche, all on tap at the same time! You think that's great? Try having right next door, at Hop Devil Grill, the Lagunitas Blues Crew jammin' some original American sounds while they pour their most popular beers. Maximimus, IPA, Imperial Red and Pilsner! Who wants to have fun in the Big Apple this week? We are going to be having a rocking good time while drinking the world's greatest beers. And, don't forget, there are still German specials for Oktoberfest! Have Jaeger Schnitzel with that Aecht Schlenerka Rauchbier Marzen while it lasts. Zum woh!

Rogue's Brewmaster, John Maier, at Hop Devil Grill Saturday, September 30th!

No doubt, there are are a lot of beery good things happening in both NYC and in Denver, Colorado this October. Perhaps the hottest thing happenning, however, is that the reclusive genius behind the great beer flowing from the Rogue Brewery out of Newport, Oregon, Mr. John Maier, is making a rare visit to the NYC area this weekend. There is a lot of brewing going on around the world, and some of the beers being made are fantastic. It is however, not difficult for this author to assert that John is among the very best of brewers worldwide. For those of you who know Dead Guy Ale, Brutal Bitter and Chocolate Stout, and have fallen in love with them like I have, you know the substance of what I am writing here and Rogue's relative importance to the craft beer movement. Many of you have had the opportunity to sample beers made with Juniper berries and real chocolate oil, married with hops to perfection, as well as the release of John's Locker Stock series, limited release brews like Love and Hoppiness and Glen. We await the new ones earnestly every month. Here is a chance to meet the great man himself, and to try an extra special cask conditioned ale in addition to five other great Rogue Artisnal Ales. Not to be missed.

Get Stoned
August 3rd

Sierra Nevada

Wednesday, June 28th at 7 PM
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Night at David Copperfield's! We know you've had Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, but when was the last time you were with a Californian blonde? That'll be on tap tonite, along with Ruthless, Torpedo, Crystal Wheat and Pilsner all from the very same brewery! If its raining outside, come on down anyway and get dry with us and wipe your face with your brand new Sierra Nevada t-shirt. Guys from Sierra will be on hand to salute the evening with you. If you can't make it tonight, Hop Devil Grill is having the same event tomorrow night! "I wish they all could be California Beeeeeeeeers"

Oh Captain! My Captain!

June 29th at 6 PM (tomorrow night!)
Our ship has come in! Scott Vaccaro, award winning brewer and founder of the Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. is sailing into David Copperfield's extraordinary home for beers harboring several decidedly tasty brews. These are not stow-a-ways, but very welcome guests indeed. A gravity poured cask-conditioned Double IPA, made special for this event will be on the bar. Scott says its totally different from the Captain's Reserve Double IPA that will be pouring from the keg on a standard tap, so don't miss this opportunity to compare! Also St. Vincents Dubbel, totally different and highly hopped, Freschester Pale ale and Pleasantville Smoked Porter. If you haven't yet, here is a chance to try some Liquid Gold.

• IPA
• White Rascal
• Ellie's Brown
• Red Point Ale
• Hog Heaven Czar (2005)
• Maharaja Salvation

Get Hooked on Hookers

Thomas Hooker beers are in the city for good! Join Curt Cameron, the prez of the brewery as he takes a whirlwind tour of NYC visiting the very best beer spots.

Welcome these New Englanders, will ya? June 21st at David Copperfield's and the Hop Devil Grill. Irish Red on cask at David Copperfields, American Pale Ale downtown at the Hop Devil. Then the Blonde and the Doppelbock to round out the welcoming wagon.

Medieval Night

Thursday, June 15th at 7 PM
Hop Devil Grill is going to get Medieval on ya! The pic on the right is one of medieval era brewers, 'cause back in those days women did most of the brewing.

Now of course, its rare that we find a female brewer like Carol Stoudt. The great thing is that more and more women are discovering how great beer is, and more are taking up the craft of brewing again. So ladies, and gents, get your collective selves over to the Hop Devil Grill and see what Middle Ages Brewery hath wrought for us.: On tap we have the Wailing Wench, the Impaled Pale Ale, the Duke of Winship Porter and (drumroll please), both the 10th and 11th Anniversary Brews!

Fun Link: The Cloisters
Alcoholic Drinks of the Middle Ages
The Middle Ages Brewing Company

Grateful Dead Mondays

You love the Grateful Dead. Admit it. That kind of sixties psychedelic blues is timeless too. Think about it: The Dead have spawned a whole intergenerational fanhood known as "Dead Heads". We are proudly amongst them, and we'll be showcasing Dead and Deadish sounds, both live and taped Monday Nights at the Hop Devil Grill. And if you think that was all before your time remember: You are never too young or too old to be a Dead Head.

Fun Link: The Grateful Dead\
Jerry Garcia Art

American Beer Month

Ya know, the beer world keeps getting broader and better. More people are discussing what types of food go with what types of beer, how beer can be a healthy part of your diet and how pleasant it is to sit in your regular pub with friends drinking better and better beer. This can all be attributed to the folks at the breweries, who, against all odds really, went after their passions and introduced something new to many of us Americans. A lot of these people were touring Europe after college, hippies or whatever, and they visited small breweries in England, Germany and Belgium. Some guys came back and started homebrewing with a vengeance. Others went to one of several Univesities like UC Davis that have a special brewing department and went on to distinguished careers.

Its American BeerM onth, next month, July. Whereever you are, whatever beer you are drinking, raise a glass to these men and women who brought great taste back to beer in America. In October, go to Brewtopia, a heck of a big and fun beer festival at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. If you ever wanted to meet the brewers and learn about beer, that'll be the place.

Fun Link: American Beer Month

6/6/6 Night of The Beast

Why make a big deal of this night? Why the devil not?

We can go to the Hop Devil and have a blast on the night of the beast drinking beastly good beers. And think of it the possiblilities: 6 tacos for $6 on the 6th day of the month! And good tacos too.

Rogue of Newport, Oregon, at least to us is arguably the best brewer of American style beers in the county. Unique and beautiful, just about anything crafted by the brewing hands of John Maier is bound to blow you away. On 6/6/06 you will find Juniper Ale, made with real Juniper berries. It is the personal favorite pale ale of the author of this post. There is also I2PA, otherwise known as Rogue Imperial India Pale Ale. We also have Love and Hoppiness on tap, something new, different and delightful. Finally, for you literature mavens, we have the Shakespeare Stout.To be, or not to be, totally delicious? To be. To night! And if that isn't enough for you, Penthouse Magazine called Shakespeare Stout "liquid gold". They are so lascivious. Hop Devils.

Fun Link: A Bried History of 666

Pomme de Lindemans au début à Grand Pomme

06/08/06 7:00 PM till late night!

No doubt some of you saw Eric Asimov's piece titled "Lambics: Beer Gone Wild" on lambic beers in the New York Times a couple of weeks ago. These are beers that are spontaneously fermented by wild, airborne yeast strains and range from sweet to very tart. Some are quite complex, and some are very fruity. Introducing on tap in the Belgian Room, Pomme (apple) lambic by a very old and successful Belgian Brewery Lindemans. Importer representatives will be on hand with hats, t-shirts, etc. You can't go wrong even if it is only 06/08/06. Also on tap will be other delicious and fascinating Belgian brews.