Summer is Coming, But Until Then...

The Oshkosh area has a few, good-looking beer events on the immediate horizon. Here’s a quick round-up.

Friday, January 24: At 7 p.m., Dublins will have a special tapping of Big Bad Baptist from Epic Brewing Company. This is an 11% ABV Imperial Stout brewed with Cocoa nibs and Coffee beans. RateBeer gives it a 100 score.

Tuesday, January 28: Gardina's Beer Bar Series returns with a firkin tapping. They'll tap a cask of Tallgrass Brewing’s Buffalo Sweat Oatmeal Stout aged on raspberries and chocolate. The firkin will be tapped at 6 p.m.

Saturday, February 1: The 5th annual Fond du Lac BrewFest. Hundreds of homebrews and pro-brews to sample. Tickets are $30 in advance; $40 at the door. Check out their website for more.

Wednesday, February 5: Barley’s Beer Sampling Series at Barley & Hops. Start time is 7 p.m. Featured brewery will be 3 Sheeps Brewing of Sheboygan. A host of other commercial and homebrews will be available to sample. Advance tickets are $20 at Barley & Hops.

Saturday, March 8: Hops & Props 2014. Oshkosh’s largest beer sampling returns to the EAA AirVenture Museum. Tickets are $75 for the general tasting and a $125 for the VIP Dining Experience. Wow. See the Hops & Props website for ticket info.

And if that ain’t enough: Oshkosh Brews N' Blues is just 149 days away. Summer is coming. Really... it is.