This October, the cocktail world will descend on Boston for an inaugural summit. Sponsored by the Greater Boston Beverage Society, this event will be a celebration of Boston?s rich and meaningful history of spirits, cocktails and bars, and place the spotlight on current concepts in the industry nation-wide. The Boston Cocktail Summit is sure to please all levels of imbibing beginners, industry professionals and spirit connoisseurs alike. Here?s a brief overview of what you can expect during this three-day event.
When and Where:
October 4-6th at the Royal Sonesta, the Park Plaza Boston and local establishments in the area.
Who will be there:
Gaz Regan columnist for San Francisco Chronicle, author of Joy of Mixology and the Annual Manual for Bartenders
David Wondrich author of Imbibe and Punch
Angus Winchester is the global ambassador of Tanqueray Gin
Jim Meehan from PDT in New York
Steve Olson aka Wine Geek
Wayne Curtis author of And a Bottle of Rum and contributing columnist for many publications
Dushan Zaric author and bartender from Employee?s Only in New York
Local people include:
Jackson Cannon of Eastern Standard, Island Creek and The Hawthorne
Joy Richard of Franklin Restaurant Group
Josh Childs of Silvertones and Trina?s Starlite Lounge
John Gertsen of Drink and No.9
Troy Clarke of USBG Boston and ArtBar
Brother Cleve, the father of the Boston cocktail scene
Luke O?Neil of Boston Phoenix, Metro and Globe
Graham Wright of Oppus Affair
and many more!
Why you should attend:
- It has something for everyone. Whether you drink beer, gin, wine, tequila, or whiskey, there are seminars for each
- Meet some of the most influential and powerful people in the industry, both in the world and locally
- Sample amazing spirits at one of the Tasting Rooms
- Try unique and equally delicious cocktails at the Summit Bar
- Learn. Drink. Repeat.
What Seminars sound great:
They all do. But here a few that we are particularly excited about.
- Greasing the ?Hub?: How they Made them in Boston with David Wondrich. Today?s bartenders have various tools and tricks at their disposal, but ever wonder how they managed back in the old days? After the detailed research that Wondrich has done for this books, this seminar is sure to delve into Boston?s cocktail history.
- Whiskey & Women with Joy Richard and Brandy Rand. We?re excited to see how these two amazing women break down the stereotype of the good ole boys club with this interactive educational and tasting session.
- The History and Change of the Downtown ?Bar Culture with Josh Childs, John Gertsen, Tom Mastricola & Ryan Mcgrale. Who better to learn from than those who are in the thick of it? Boston has risen to become, in our opinions, one of the best cities for cocktail and these fine gentleman will take us from where we use to be and how we got to where we are now.
- Modern History of Boston Craft Cocktails with Jackson Cannon. ?Bostonians know Cannon?s reputation preceeds him. ?For those that don?t, find out at this session. ?The man is cocktail genius.
- The English Ginvasion and How to Make Great Gin Cocktails at Home. ?Because sometimes we just don?t want to travel into the city for a good cocktail; learn how to make a great gin drink in the comfort of your own home.
- How to Order a Great Wine Every Time with Sandy Block. We?ve all sat at a restaurant table, nervously pouring over an extensive wine: Do I order something expensive so it?s bound to be good? How can I select something that the whole table will enjoy? Learn the answers to these questions with Block so the next time all eyes are on you, you can choose a wine like an expert. ?Sounds like a great skill to us!
- Global Drinking Rituals with Elayne Duke. We definitely want to know the history behind a Pickleback!
- Beer & Spirits: How Opposites really do Attract! ? Troy Clarke & John Gertsen. Clarke has been running his own cocktail classes and is sure to entertain. ?Gertsen?s impressive resume speaks for itself.
(single seminar prices vary from $25-$55 each) Order online here.
What else besides Seminars do they have?
- Liberty Libations:? Kick off the summit with food and cocktails on the waterfront
- Roast of Gaz Regan:? There will be plenty of laughs
- Beam?s Bourbon County BBQ:? Hard to love one without the other
- Bacardi 150th Anniversary Party: 1920?s Havana style party
- The Summit Bar:? Where to get your drink on
- Legacy Cocktail Showcase: USBG Bartender competition
- The Boston Shaker Pop-Up Store:? Be sure to check out this amazing store on Oct 5-6 for all your bar needs
- Authors Lounge:? Want to meet Kitty Amann, author of The Screaming Orgasm and 69 other Cocktails? Pick up a copy and head to the lounge for a signing.
Be sure to follow us on twitter (Jon & Lin) and on this blog for real time updates during the summit and event recaps!
Source: http://beantowneats.com/the-boston-cocktail-summit-2012/
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