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Epcot International
Food & Wine Festival
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Beer aficionados are invited to
grab a frothy mug and indulge in a barrel of beer-friendly
events during the 11th annual Epcot International Food and
Wine Festival Sept. 29-Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World Resort.
Recognized for wines from around the globe, diverse
culinary creations and celebrity chefs, the six-week-long
festival also caters to beer lovers with 500 complimentary
beer seminars, special events and a lively Oktoberfest
celebration.
"Our festival has a blend of offerings that appeal to
wine, beer and food enthusiasts," said Brad Rex, vice
president of Epcot. "We offer hundreds of beer seminars,
and more than 30 different beers are available throughout the
festival."
Highlights include:
- International Beers of the World, hosted by InBev. The
distinctive flavors of premium ales and lagers such as
Stella Artois, Bass Ale and Beck's are available for
tasting in the United Kingdom Rose & Crown Pub Garden.
Complimentary seminars run several times daily (see
Festival Guide). Beer lovers can purchase a wide selection
of beers at the Great Beers of the World Kiosk.
- The History of Beer in America hosted by Boston Beer
Company, brewers of Samuel Adams Beer. Guests
can learn about the history of beer including the art and
science of brewing. Seminars are scheduled daily at 1, 2,
3, 4, 5 and 6:30 p.m. in the American Adventure courtyard.
- Hops and Barley Market hosted by Samuel Adams. Guests
can sample 10 different Samuel Adams beers and two dishes
-- a savory bacon and onion tart and a New England crab
cake with barley salad -- outside American Adventure.
- The tradition of Oktoberfest. The daily
celebration is located in the heart of the Germany
pavilion's Bavarian Village. Beck's Premier Light and
Beck's Oktoberfest brews are shipped direct from Munich
for the festival.
- Brewers Dinner. A New England Brewer's Tale by
Boston Beer -- An Evening with Jim Koch, founder of The
Boston Beer Company, is an elegant dinner that takes
guests through the history of beer in America with
extraordinary food and beer pairings. Nov. 2 in the
American Adventure rotunda. $145 per person plus tax
(gratuity included).
Entrance to the Epcot International Food and Wine
Festival, plus select wine and beer seminars, cooking
demonstrations, Eat to the Beat! concerts, culinary
exhibits and all attractions and park entertainment, is
included with regular Epcot admission. Guests can call
407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for information or to make
reservations for special events and programs. Festival
details are available at: disneyworld.com/foodandwine.
BIERGARTEN
CELEBRATION – Along with food and wine, beer is celebrated
at the Germany pavilion and in other tasting locations during
the 11th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Sept. 29-Nov. 12 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena
Vista, Fla.
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