Bluffton Bold Beer & Cigar Festival 2024

What: 2nd Bluffton Bold Beer & Cigar Festival
When: November 9th, 2024 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: The Heyward House 
Rain or shine – Cash Only Event 

Be part of the 2nd Bluffton Bold Beer & Cigar Festival on Saturday, November 9th. This fun and exciting event returns to the Heyward House in Old Town Bluffton.

Experience a diverse selection of premium cigars and bold beers, including stouts, quads, high gravity brews, and several seasonal favorites at the Bluffton Bold Beer & Cigar Festival. Indulge in the perfect pairing of flavors while enjoying the charming atmosphere of Old Town Bluffton. Additionally, enjoy live music and vendors offering delicious chocolates and BBQ.

LIVE MUSIC – Jeff Steinberg

Two Festival Tickets Options:

#1 – BEER & CIGAR – $42 advance / $50 door. 2 Premium Cigars & Flight of Premium Beers ( 5 @ 4 Ounce Tasters )

#2 – BEER ONLY – $34 advance / $40 door. Jumbo Flight of Premium Beers ( 8 @ 4 Ounce Tasters )

Additional Beers & Cigars will be available for purchase at the event – cash only

Purchase Tickets – On Sale Now

No Pets / No Children – – Must be over 21yrs Old

Lawn chairs welcome

Cash Bar / Individual Wines & Prosecco Sales

2024 Beer List… Boulevard Tank 7 Saison, Boulevard Nutcracker, Cherry Chouffe, De Troch Winter Gueuze – 2016, Doc’s Pumpkin Cider, Duchesse De Bourgogne Flanders Red, Duchesse Petite BA Sour Ale, Duvel Tripel Hop Belgian IPA, Duvel 6.66, Equilibrium Alfajores Pastry Stout, Great Divide Yeti – Mix Stouts Variety, Great Divide Hibernation English Style Old Ale, Komes Raspberry Porter, Komes Barley Wine, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout, Left Hand Candy Cane Imperial Peppermint Milk Stout, Munkle Kerstavond Spiced Christmas Ale, Ommegang Everything Nice, Petrus Aged Pale, Rodenbach Grand Crux, Rodenbach Alexander, Rodenbach Classic Belgian Sour. Southern Growl I Made My Family Disappear Winter Warmer, St. Bernardus Abt 12 Belgian Quad, St. Bernardus Tripel, St. Bernardus Prior 8, Val Dieu Winter, Westbrook Anniversary Sea Salt Imperial Stout, Weyebacher Blithering Idiot Barley-Wine & more……( Beer list subject to change – additional beers will be available – come early for the best selection ) 

Food Vendor:  Pete’s Food Truck & Annie’s Chocolates

Rain or shine – Cash Only Event 

High gravity beer, also known as “big beer,” refers to beers with a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) than standard beers. Here are some basics about high gravity beer:

1. ABV: High gravity beers typically have an ABV greater than 7.5%, although the exact threshold can vary by style and region. Some high gravity beers can have ABVs well above 10% and even reach 20% or higher for extreme examples.

2. Flavor and Complexity: The higher alcohol content in high gravity beers can contribute to a richer and more complex flavor profile. These beers often showcase intense malt sweetness, robust hop bitterness, and a warming alcohol presence.

3. Styles: Many beer styles can be brewed to high gravity, including imperial stouts, barleywines, double IPAs, Belgian strong ales, and more. These styles often benefit from the additional malt and hop character that high gravity brewing allows.

4. Brewing Process: To achieve higher alcohol content, brewers use a larger amount of malt, which provides fermentable sugars for the yeast to convert into alcohol. This often requires more malt, longer boiling times, and sometimes multiple mashing steps to extract as much sugar as possible from the grains.

5. Aging: Some high gravity beers benefit from aging to allow the flavors to meld and mellow. This can be done in barrels or through bottle conditioning. Aging can also help to smooth out the intense alcohol presence in these beers.

6. Enjoyment: High gravity beers are often sipped and savored due to their complexity and higher alcohol content. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with rich, flavorful foods. When consuming high gravity beers, it’s important to drink responsibly due to their higher alcohol content. It’s also worth noting that high gravity beers can be more filling than standard beers due to their increased malt content.

Cigar Basics:

1. Construction: Cigars are typically made up of three main parts: the filler, the binder, and the wrapper. The filler is the blend of tobacco inside the cigar, the binder holds the filler together, and the wrapper is the outermost leaf that gives the cigar its appearance.

2. Shapes and Sizes: Cigars come in various shapes and sizes. The size of a cigar is often described by its length and ring gauge (diameter). Common shapes include Robusto, Toro, Churchill, and Corona.

3. Strength: Cigars are often categorized by their strength, which refers to the intensity of the flavor and the impact of the smoke on the palate. Cigars are generally classified as mild, medium, or full-bodied.

4. Storage: Cigars should be stored in a humidor to maintain their quality. A humidor is a specially designed box that maintains a constant level of humidity to preserve the cigars.

5. Cutting and Lighting: Before smoking a cigar, it needs to be cut to create an opening for smoking. There are various types of cigar cutters available. When lighting a cigar, it’s important to use a butane lighter or a wooden match to avoid tainting the flavor with chemicals.

6. Smoking: When smoking a cigar, puff it gently to avoid overheating and drawing too much smoke. Rotate the cigar to ensure an even burn and savor the flavors. Remember that enjoying a cigar is a personal experience, and preferences for size, shape, strength, and flavor can vary widely from person to person.

This event was created by BareFootSports. You can contact them at Phone: 843-757-8520 Email: [email protected]