FREE CRAFT BEER TASTING TONIGHT IN BETHESDA

Enjoy free samples of Goose Island craft beers tonight between 5:00-7:00 PM at Cork 57, on Bethesda Avenue (EuroMotorcars side).

Beers to be sampled include Goose Island's IPA and award-winning Honker's Ale.

A SECOND FREE WINE TASTING TONIGHT IN BETHESDA!

Okay, I told you about tonight's Argentine wine and Maryland chocolate tasting at Bradley Food and Beverage yesterday. But wait! There's a second wine tasting tonight, and it's less than a block away from the first!

Cork 57 on Bethesda Avenue (EuroMotorcars side) is also hosting a free wine tasting tonight, from 5-8 PM.

This will be a tasting of local Maryland wines from Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyards.

Wines being poured tonight are:

Comus Reserve 2011 (Bordeaux)

Chardonnay 2012

Circe 2011

Pinot Grigio 2010

Cabernet Sauvignon

Can you hit both tastings? Yes, you can! 

LAGUNITAS DAYTIME FRACTIONAL I.P.A. ARRIVES IN BETHESDA

What is a "fractional I.P.A.?"  Consider it the alcohol equivalent of decaf coffee.  Hence the word, "daytime," in the name of Lagunitas' new, less-alcohol version of its popular I.P.A.

Try pairing this beer with pork carnitas, Cajun crawfish or Thai prawns, or BBQ ribs.

Where to find it:

Cork 57,  4910 Bethesda Avenue.  301-652-4910.

FREE FLYING DOG BEER TASTING TONIGHT IN BETHESDA!

Start your weekend tonight at Cork 57, for a FREE Flying Dog beer tasting from 5-7 PM.

The obvious benefit of a beer tasting - aside from free beer - is that you can try a beer without being stuck with a whole case, if you didn't like that particular kind.

Tonight's main event will be the Single Hop Chinook Imperial IPA, which is in short supply.  This is your chance to try - and buy! - this limited-time brew.

Montgomery County's favorite Flying Dog representative, Kathleen Naughton, will host the event.

Here are the beers you will be sampling tonight:

Single Hop Chinook Imperial IPA

Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout

Dogtoberfest Marzen

Underdog Atlantic Lager

Have you tried any of these?  Which Flying Dog beer is your favorite?

Cork 57, 4910 Bethesda Ave.  301-652-4910.

WINE TASTING IN BETHESDA TONIGHT

You'd be surprised how many people visit Bethesda Avenue and don't realize there is a whole other world there on the other side of Arlington Road.

Find out tonight with a Lantana wine tasting at Cork 57, from 5-8 PM.

Wines you'll be sampling include David Hill's Pinot Gris (rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast) and Black Label Reserve 2008 (90).   Then move on to Columbia Valley's Kiona, Ferme de Gicon Rose, and Premio Falanghina.

Broaden your wine expertise tonight at Cork 57, and then check out other spots over there, like the popular patio at Nest Cafe, the Queen Bee Cafe and Bethesda Crab House.

MEET CHARLES WOODSON AT CORK 57 IN BETHESDA THURSDAY!

NFL PLAYMAKER TURNS WINEMAKER

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive!!!

You may know Charles Woodson best as an 8-time Pro Bowler in the NFL, most recently with the Green Bay Packers.

Thursday evening, April 26, you're going to meet an entirely different Charles Woodson at Cork 57 on Bethesda Avenue (the EuroMotorcars side).

Woodson will be in the house to share his other passion:  wine.  From his own label!

The cost to attend is $25, and includes a tasting.  That fee will be applied to your purchase of any Charles Woodson Twenty Four wine, and Charles will autograph the bottle(s) you purchase, and pose for a photo.

There will also be a raffle.  Charles will pick a winner every 15 minutes.

Wines include a 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, a 2008 Twenty Four by Charles Woodson Red Napa Valley, and his newest, a 2008 Cabernet.

RSVP to reserve signed bottles, if you wish.

The tasting will be 5-8 PM; Charles will be there from 6-7 PM.

A 24 wine might be a great gift for the Packers fan in your life.

Cork 57, 4910 Bethesda Avenue.  301-652-4910.