Pyrite Pale Ale Creation; Ballast Point Beer Dinner

HENDERSON — Motley Brews is partnering with the Nevada Craft Brewers Association to create its first-ever collaboration beer, dubbed Pyrite Pale Ale, to serve as the official brew at the Great Vegas Festival of Beer. Local craft brewers will begin the brewing process with a special ceremony on Friday, March 22, and the first keg of Pyrite Pale Ale will be tapped during the festival on Saturday, April 27, at Sunset Park. Nevada craft brewers including Matt Marino of Joseph James Brewing Co., Anthony Gibson of Tenaya Creek Brewery, Dave Otto of Big Dog's Brewing Co. and David Pascual of Chicago Brewing will gather in the Joseph James Brewery on Friday to begin brewing Pyrite Pale Ale, a process that will take about four weeks to complete. [EaterWire]

FIESTA HENDERSON — Amigo's will host a Ballast Point Beer Dinner, a four-course meal paired with the beers of San Diego's Ballast Point Brewing, on Tuesday, March 26. The pairing includes chile con queso with Calico Amber Ale Beer; chicken fajita spinach salad served with a Wahoo Wheat Beer; tacos de pescado served with a Longfin Lager; and chocolate nachos with Sculpin IPA Carmel sauce served with a Sculpin IPA. Seating is available from 4 to 7 p.m., and is priced at $30 per person. For reservations, call 702-558-7000. [EaterWire]
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