Beer (and wine) events this week: Dec. 8-14
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TUESDAY
Wine
Wine Finds Tasting, 6:30 p.m., The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Sample and learn about $12.99-and-under wines. $7. Reservations required. 513-984-9463;
WEDNESDAY
Beer
Twisted Turntables and Open Roads Open Vinyl Night, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, Fifty West Brewing Company, 7664 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township. DJ Soul Step plays until 10 p.m. Attendees sign up for 20-minute slots until close to play their records. Different theme each week. Drink specials for those who bring vinyl. Free. 513-834-8789.
THURSDAY
Beer
Eat Local, Drink Local, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Halfcut, 1126 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. Guests meet at Halfcut and travel as group to Rhinegeist Brewery for behind-the-scenes access and tastings. Followed by ride to Sprout Market and Eatery in Mount Adams for private dinner and craft beer pairing. $55. Reservations required. No phone;
$3 Crafts and Apps, 10 p.m., Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 112 E. Fourth St., Covington. Beers include Founders Nitro Pale Ale, Bells two-hearted, Rivertown Seasonal and so on. Appetizers include fried pickles, nachos, pretzels and beer cheese and pub chips. Ages
21 and up. 859-491-6659; mollymalonesirishpub.com.
FRIDAY
Beer
Lights Out for the Holidaze Party, 6 p.m.-midnight, Powerhouse Factories, 33 E. Ninth St., Newport. Music by Founding Fathers. Free seasonal beverages from Ei8ht Ball Brewing and Sweet Water Brewing Co. "Go Lights Out" slo-mo photo booth. Buy-one-get-one half off on entire collection of rock posters. Free. 859-491-0444;
Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt, 4-9 p.m., Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown. German Christmas market. Traditional German food, mulled wine, sweets, beer and artisan gifts from vendors such as Rookwood Pottery, Mecklenburg Gardens and Moerlein Lager House. 513-763-8036;
Wine
Friday Evening Tasting, 6-8 p.m., Remke Market, 3872 Paxton Ave., Oakley. Riondo Wines with Jill Leslie. $5 for five samples and snacks from deli and bakery. 513-619-5454.
SATURDAY
Beer
XII Pubs of Christmas, 6 p.m., Flashbacks, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Specials on Wiedemann's Fine Beer offered at each of 12 participating pubs. Benefits Toys for Totos. Free, bring unwrapped toy.
859-261-1676.
Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown. German Christmas market. Traditional German food, mulled wine, sweets, beer and artisan gifts from vendors such as Rookwood Pottery, Mecklenburg Gardens and Moerlein Lager House. 513-763-8036;
Wine
Snow on the Vine Holiday Wine Sampling, noon-4 p.m., Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery, 2534 Swings Corner Point Isabel Road, Bethel. Tasting Bar. Favorites available for sampling including Rhapsody and Bluegrass. Dessert wines served in chocolate cordial cups. 50 cents per sample. 513-734-3548;
SUNDAY
Beer
Cincideutsch Christkindlmarkt, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown. German Christmas market. Traditional German food, mulled wine, sweets, beer and artisan gifts from vendors such as Rookwood Pottery, Mecklenburg Gardens and Moerlein Lager House. 513-763-8036;
Wine
Wine Tasting and Open House, 1-4 p.m., Arlington Memorial Gardens,
2145 Compton Road, Springfield Township. Benefits Freestore Foodbank. Ages 21 and up. Free. 513-521-7003;
Fork + Bottle Series, 5:30-10 p.m., Metropole, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Guest brewers, distillers and winemakers create special pairings for dinner menus prepared by chef Jared Bennett. Featuring sparkling wines and cocktails through Dec 20. Ages 21 and up. $55. 513-578-6660;
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