The Village at Lake Las Vegas and Buckbean Brewing Co. Present Brew’s Best

Once again, we are gearing up for our annual Lake Las Vegas beer festival.
The city that never fails to provide a good time will soon host our 3rd beer fest and we are very, very excited.
Here is the press release for the event. Please leave any questions via comment and we will get back to you. Also, if you blog or have a website, feel free to copy and paste this info and help spread the word. You can NEVER have too many people to drink good beer with.


INFO:

The Village at Lake Las Vegas and Buckbean Brewing Company, the largest production microbrewery in Nevada, will host Brew’s Best Hand-Crafted Beer Festival Saturday, March 13, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Taster kits are available for $25, which include 30 sampling tickets and a souvenir tasting mug. All proceeds will benefit local charity New Vista Community.

Brew’s Best is the third installment of successful craft beer festivals hosted at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. The festival has grown to more than 20 breweries sampling as many as 75 craft beers, and the highest expected attendance to date.
Confirmed breweries include: Barley’s Casino & Brewing Co., Chicago Brewing Co., Gorden Biersch Brewery, BMC Fine Spirits, Joseph James Brewery, Nevada Beverage, Tenaya Creek Brewing, White Pine Brewing Co., Stone Brewing Co., Bayhawk Ales, Coronado Brewing Co., Boulder Dam Brewing Co., Del Norte Brewing Co., Big Dog’s Brewing Co., Grand Canyon Brewing Co., Old World Brewery, Boiler Room Brew Pub, and the Southern Nevada Fermenters Union (SNAFU).

Brew’s Best Hand-Crafted Beer Festival features live music and showcases craft beers from around the country served along The Village’s waterfront cobblestone streets. Attendees can also participate in an Intro to Craft Beer class, offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Villaggio Conference Center.

Festival guests can enjoy a stay at MonteLago Village Resort instead of driving home. The Resort is complete with scenic balconies, full kitchens and living areas. A special Village Craft Beer Festival package is available online and includes an overnight stay and two passes to the event for $129, a 35 percent savings (plus resort fees and taxes).

For more information on this event or to book a room at the Resort, please visit www.montelagovillage.com. To purchase taster kits in advance please visit www.newvistacommunity.org. For sponsorship information during any MonteLago Village event, please call 702-564-4785.



And don't forget- we will be doing ticket giveaways via our Facebook and Twitter profiles- give us a follow and be our fan for a chance to win!

Valentine's Day Gift Bags from Buckbean Brewing Company and Sweets Candy Company

So you skipped the crowded parking lots and ugly lines at the mall, scored some Christmas boxes at Buckbean, and got some presents that someone really appreciated. Good for you, and well deserved pat on the back!

But now another shopping conundrum looms ominously: Valentines Day!

No worries. Once again, Buckbean has you covered, with style and convenience. Working with our fine local chocolatier at Sweets candy company, we have created a fun and delicious gift idea for you.

Our Valentine gift bags contain 1 can each of our year round canned beers (OOBA, Tule Duck Red Ale, and Black Noddy Lager), each paired with 2 different gourmet truffles from Sweets, and a Buckbean pint glass to share the beer. This isn't just candy for Valentine's, this is an amazing, decadent, intimate tasting experience that will truly enhance your Valentine pleasures.

Enjoy a floral lavender truffle, and a sweet and spicy chocolate-chili truffle with the bright and aromatic OOBA; a savory sea salt caramel and a black cherry truffle with the full, herbal Tule Duck Red Ale; a cappuccino truffle and a hazelnut truffle with the smoky, smooth Black Noddy Lager, all for just $18.

And the best part is, you get to do your shopping at your favorite brewery!

The bags are available for purchase at the brewery. And while you're at it, you can sample some of our tasty brews on tap, including the return of Adaven IPA!

Some great reviews, OR, and Vegas baby

Goin' Down to Vegas!
We are burned out on the gray skies, the snow, the rain, and the overall gloom of the winter weather here in Reno. That's why, once again, we are in the midst of planning another beer festival in Las Vegas out at MonteLago Village!
We have confirmed almost 10 breweries so far, including Stone Brewing Company, Sonoran Brewing Company, Boulder Dam Brewing, and Tenaya Creek!
The date for the festival is March 13th. If you or any breweries/brewers you know would be interested in attending, please drop me a line!
This time last year the festival had more than 2,000 people attend. If you live in the Vegas area or are planning a trip around St. Patty's Day please keep this event in mind!


New Reviews!
We have recently received some great reviews online from several bloggers we would like to thank and re-post on here.
Take a look for yourself:

Cream Ale Drinker's wonderful round-up review of Tule Duck, Black Noddy, OOBA, and Very Noddy

A Roughneck's Take on Beer Very Noddy Lager Review (P.S. We LOVE this blog)

The Brew Site's Review of Black Noddy Lager

NeuFutur Magazine's Review of Tule Duck Red Ale

The Vice Blog's Review of Very Noddy Lager

The Beer Snob's Review of Very Noddy Lager (He, meaning Scott, is our favorite)

The Brew Dude's Review of Very Noddy Lager (Who by the way is really rad- and not just because of his kind words)



Buckbean in Oregon!

Owner Doug Booth was first inspired to open a brewery based on his visit to the Oregon Brewer's Festival in 1988. Now he has the satisfaction of knowing his beer is located in the very city that spiked his curiosity and obsession with beer to being with!
Buckbean is the only Nevada beer currently sold in Oregon.
You can find it in Portland at:

Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark Ave

The Beer Mongers
SE 12th & Division

Bon Appétit Feature!

Bon Appétit, one of the most respected and widely read food and entertainment publications, recently put the spotlight on America’s canned craft beer industry, showcasing their “Top 10 Artisanal Canned Beers”. The write-up featured globally recognized breweries such as New Belgium Brewing Company, Oskar Blues and 21st Amendment, giving each a small description and image.

Buckbean is beyond honored and flattered to be featured in this line-up. It hasn't ran in print yet, but please check it out! This should help us expand even quicker than we are planning.

Read the post!

TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE THE GIFT OF GREAT BEER!

BUCKBEAN BREWING COMPANY IS OFFERING TWO HOLIDAY GIFT BOXES!

BOX 1: EMPTY GROWLER, GIFT CERTIFICATE TO FILL IT
AND TWO PINT GLASSES

BOX 2: 2 PINT GLASSES AND 2 CANS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: ORIGINAL ORANGE BLOSSOM ALE, BLACK NODDY LAGER
AND TULE DUCK RED ALE

EITHER BOX FOR ONLY $16.50!

BUCKBEAN’S HOLIDAY DISCOUNT ON GIFT BOX ORDERS:

BUY 10 GET 5% OFF!
BUY 25 GET 15% OFF!
BUY 50 GET 25% OFF!

IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE 10 OR MORE, PLEASE CALL US AT 775-857-4444 AND PLACE YOUR PRE-ORDER!



HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM BUCKBEAN BREWING COMPANY!

Very Noddy Lager

We've got a new beer on tap at the brewery!
Come down and try the VERY Noddy Lager. This Imperial Schwarzbier has twice the malt and hops of our Black Noddy Lager, creating a deep black color, rich, nutty malt flavors and a smooth hop bite. A symphony of balanced intensity!

Plus, Dan, our brewmaster, made it specially for Doug on his birthday. We think that's pretty adorable.

Don't forget to come down and ask about our great holiday gift packages! Who doesn't love to please your wallet, friends, and taste buds with the great deals we have on gift packages.
1155 S. Rock Blvd., Ste. 490 Reno, NV 89502

CANFEST winners

Thanks so much to everyone that attended CANFEST this year. We had a great turnout and got some great feedback. We plan on repeating the event next year, with a few minor changes. Go canned beer!

Here is the winners list:

Pale Ale/ IPA

Gold: Anderson Valley Brewing, Poleeka Gold Pale Ale
Silver: Surly Brewing Co, Furious
Bronze: Rochester Mills Brewing, Cornerstone IPA


Dark Ales

Gold: Oskar Blues, Gordon
Silver: Oskar Blues, Old Chub
Bronze: Guiness, Guiness Stout


Other Ales:

Gold: Bavik, Witterke
Silver: Four Peaks Brewing, Sunbru Kolsch
Bronze: Bavik,, Rose


Lagers:

Gold: Capital Brewing, Wisconsin Amber
Silver: Oskar Blues, Little Yella Pils
Bronze: Coors, Coors Light




Best In Show: Gordon, Oskar Blues