Haunted (Beer) Happenings This Week

Halloween is less than a week away and there is NO better way to partake in the seasonal festivities than drinking a whole lot of orange colored, pumpkin flavored beer. Before you start protesting that Halloween is just for children, let me clear the air - this is actually just a misconception and in fact, Halloween could arguably be the best, most universal and obviously, most fun holiday ever. It's true, just think about it: Unlike the other holidays we celebrate in the United States, Halloween does not discriminate - no matter your religion, national origin or relationship status, Halloween will not leave you out (sorry, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Valentines Day). In addition to being the most impartial and unbiased holiday around, Halloween is also the least stressful day of the year. For example, do you typically worry about your appearance, your behavior or your diet? Well on Halloween you can throw those anxieties out the window! Have a zit or circles under your eyes? Just play it off like you're wearing a costume! Are you tired and acting like a sleep-deprived freak? Just tell people you're sticking in character as a zombie all day. And as for your diet, there's no way any feeling, breathing human being could turn down the overwhelming amount of sweets and goodies being passed around on October 31st, so just accept the inevitable, call it a cheat day and promise to start again next month (which coincidentally is the following day). You also have no need to worry about finances on Halloween - first of all, how cheap is candy and a homemade costume and second, you'll have plenty of time to stress about that in the upcoming weeks leading up to every non-millionarie's nightmare - Christmas shopping. And finally, the number one reason Halloween rocks: it's the only day of the year when we can truly express ourselves without any fear of repercussions. Yes! Halloween is all about being someone other than yourself, so go out on that limb and be something crazy! You're stuck being plain old you the other 364 days of the year, so really, this is the time to let your creativity shine and your freak flag fly high! I'm always saying that sometimes you just have to go for it, people, and Halloween totally backs me up. So go all out, have a great time this week and attend as many of these awesome beer events as possible! You owe it yourself and that tiny inner-child you have inside of you :)

Can't Miss Haunted Happenings!

Tuesday, October 26:

ABC Octoberfest Beer Dinner (Amherst, MA)

Oktoberfest Beer Dinner @ the Dogwood Cafe (Jamaica Plain, MA)

Wednesday, October 27:

Mayflower Beer Dinner @ the Quahog Republic (Falmouth, MA)

Thursday, October 28:

Hoppy Halloween Costumed Beer Tasting @ Brookline Fine Wine (Brookline, MA)

Friday, October 29:

Beer Wars Dinner 2 @ McCormick & Schmick's (Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA)

4th Annual Dogfish Head Halloween Bash  (Worcester, MA)

Saturday, October 30:

Cambridge Brewing Company Great Pumpkin Fest 2010 (Cambridge, MA) --> Look for me here!!

Dogfish Head Hangover Brunch @ Armsby Abbey (Worcester, Ma)

Sunday, October 31:

Harpoon & Halloween Beer Dinner @ Gargoyles on the Square (Somerville, MA)

You should also check out Salem, Massachusetts' 'Haunted Happenings' website for a detailed look at all the scary-awesome-FUN events and activities taking place this week in the Witch City. Halloween only comes once a year guys, and trust me, you don't want to miss it!!!!!! 

Enjoy your tricks and treats this week : )