Events in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut & Rhode Island

• Norwalk, CT; Monday, August 25, 2008: The Ginger Man located at 99 Washington Street in South Norwalk is hosting their first Merchant du Vin beer dinner. Look for details here later.

• Danbury, CT; Friday, August 29, 2008: Fairground Wines & Spirits is hosting a Merchant du Vin tasting from 5 - 7 pm. The store is located at 19 Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury. Customers will have an opportunity to try a variety of Merchant du Vin’s classic brewing styles and receive a complimentary glass with purchase.

• Mansfield, MA; Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008: Cork's Fine Wine - located within Erin’s Shopping Centre at 390 West Street in Mansfield - is hosting a Merchant du Vin tasting. Customers will have an opportunity to try Pinkus Organic Ur Pils, Ayinger Oktober Fest-Marzen, Samuel Smith Organic Ale, Samuel Smith Organic Lager, and the new Samuel Smith Organic Cider in celebration of National Organic Harvest Month and Octoberfest season.

• Boston, MA; Fri. Sept. 26 & Sat. Sept. 27, 2008: Beeradvocate's Return of the Belgian Beer Fest, held at The Cyclorama at Boston's Center for the Arts. "Night of the Funk," on Friday; two sessions Saturday. There will be a post-fest Sunday brunch at a location TBD, as well . . . Look for an update here later.