David Macaulay takes a whimsical view of "How Things Work", from ships and skyscrapers to the human body, but did you ever wonder what goes into the process of creating that perfect brew? You can find out "How Beer Works" straight from the experts at Smuttynose Brewing Co. of Portsmouth, NH while you sample some of their distinctive beers. Peter Egelston, President of Smuttynose is the guest presenter at the Currier Museum of Art's First Thursday celebration on Thursday, May 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
The evening begins with a tour of the Currier's special exhibition "The Way Things Work: The Art of David Macaulay" at 5:30 pm. Afterward, sample a variety of Smuttynose's distinctive beers as you learn "How Beer Works" from 6 to 7 pm. Peter will be pouring five different beers that represent a good cross-section of styles and flavor profiles.
Come and sample:
• Shoals Pale Ale: Their original beer and winner of the Gold Medal for Best American Beer at the 2003 Great British Beer Festival.
• Smuttynose "Finestkind" India Pale Ale: Winner of the Gold Medal for Best American Beer at the 2004 Great British Beer Festival.
"Hands-down one of the best American-style India Pale Ales ever crafted. This brew is lip smacking, with an aggressive and pungent grapefruit hop character. Wonderfully balanced and insanely drinkable." - Jason & Todd Alström, the Weekly Dig's Beer Highlights of 2004
• Old Brown Dog Ale: A rich, malty brown ale - winner of a Silver Medal at the 1989 Great American Beer Festival.
• Smuttynose Robust Porter: Smooth & dark, with notes of coffee and chocolate - winner of a Gold Medal at the 2001 Great American Beer Festival.
"Full-bodied and malty with undertones of coffee and chocolate and a bright, hoppy finish, in style it's like Cary Grant's accent: the best of British and American." - The Boston Globe, November, 2005
And their brand-new release,
• Star Island Single: A Belgian abbey-style "single" ale. Light, crisp & approachable.
Event admission costs $12 members, $22 non-members. Reservations required, and this is a 21+ event. Make your reservations at www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144 x108.
This evening is part of the Currier's First Thursday series. On the first Thursday evening of each month, the museum is open late and provides programming designed to inspire visitors to try something new.
About the Currier
The Currier Museum of Art (www.currier.org) in Manchester, NH is home to an internationally respected collection of European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture. New galleries showcase the collection of over 11,000 objects, including works by Picasso, Matisse, Monet, O'Keeffe, and Warhol. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the engaging traveling exhibitions, a series of dynamic programs ranging from music to lectures to hands-on art-making, an expanded gift shop and an airy new café filled with light and equipped with Wi-Fi.
The associated Art Center offers studio classes, art camps and intensive workshops for all ages. The museum also owns the Zimmerman House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, complete with the original furnishings and the owners' fine art collection. The Zimmerman House is the only Wright-designed house in New England open for public tours which are offered April – December. To book a tour or get more information, visit www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144 x 108.