P R E S S R E L E A S E S 2001
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June 6, 2001

Beer Tasting Features Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster

(North Adams, MA)-- On Friday, July 6, at 6 pm, renowned Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster and co-author of The Good Beer Book Garrett Oliver will entertain visitors with fascinating anecdotes of the history and process of beer-brewing. MASS MoCA will offer an international palate of rare beers including brews from the Berkshires' own Old Saddleback Brewing Company to be tasted plus a selection of fine cheeses. Oliver will tempt taste buds and sharpen knowledge on the Cinema Courtyard Terrace if the weather is fine or in the cafe if it's cloudy.

Garrett Oliver, the best-known brewer in the United States, has been profiled in Gourmet magazine and appeared on many radio and television programs, including Emeril Live. He was awarded the Russell Schehrer Award in 1998, the highest honor in American professional brewing. His first brewing creation at the Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout, received widespread critical acclaim. The Ale Street News said of it, "Grab some if you can get it!", and New York Magazine called it "absolutely luscious". The New York City Beer Guide put it simply: "WOW!" Since then Oliver has been hailed time and again for his innovative work which includes Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn Brown, Brooklyn East India Pale Ale, Brooklyner Weisse, Dunkel Weisse, Brooklyn Monster, Irish Dry Stout, and Pennant Pale Ale.

The Good Beer Book is a comprehensive guide to all things relating to beer. Oliver's clever, insightful, and lively style informs both novice and devotee on practically every beer topic imaginable. The book covers beer history from its invention in ancient Egypt to the rebirth of American craft brewing. Oliver offers an overview of the major beer types and how to distinguish them as well as advice on proper handling and tasting including beer and food combinations.

Tickets to Hops for the Hip are $20, which includes tastings. MASS MoCA members receive a 10% discount. Positive proof of age is required when picking up tickets. Tickets are available through the MASS MoCA Box Office at 1040 MASS MoCA Way in North Adams from 10 am until 6 pm daily. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling 413.662.2111 during box office hours or purchased on line at www.massmoca.org.

MASS MoCA, the largest center for contemporary visual and performing arts in the United States, is located off Marshall Street in North Adams on a 13-acre campus of renovated 19th-century factory buildings.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Katherine Myers
(413) 664-4481 x8113
katherine@massmoca.org



MASS MoCA 87 Marshall Street North Adams, Mass. 01247 413.MOCA.111