AlaBev’s Guitar-Beer-Que headlines with rare brews from around the world

AlaBev is unlocking its beer vault to share a special stash of rare brews from around the world at the first annual AlaBev Guitar-Beer-Que on May 9 at Regions Field. AlaBev has perfectly paired these unique and rare brews with an evening of entertainment from Stuart McNair followed by the Negotiators. Add a little BBQ and you have the perfect Friday evening to spend with friends and fellow brew lovers.

“The Alabama beer scene continues to expand with new breweries popping up and some of the world’s greatest beer entering our market,” stated Harry Kampakis, owner of AlaBev. “As we strive to expand the limits of great taste, we are bringing some the world’s most rarely brewed beer to Birmingham for you to sample and find a new favorite.”

After searching the beer vault high and low, AlaBev has selected 12 unique and rare brews to headline the event with an array of styles perfectly paired with the evening’s entertainment. A few of these finds available for sampling include:

• Ayinger Maibock


• Bell’s Barrel Aged Expedition Stout


• Rodenback 2010 Vintage


• Rogue Double Chocolate Stout


• Ommegang Game of Thrones #3- Fire & Blood


• Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van de Kaiser Blue

More brews will join the line up, including surprise beers from Founder’s Brewing Co., Oskar Blues Brewery, Lagunitas Brewing Co. and Cigar City Brewing.

This celebration of beer, music and BBQ will be held in the Regions Field Club Lounge starting at 5 p.m. This event is open to the general public with tickets starting at $25 each. Tickets are available at the AlaBev Guitar-Beer-Que website. Tickets include 10 beer samples from AlaBev’s Beer Vault, two raffle tickets to numerous high-end giveaways benefitting Alabama Forever, as well as a glass from AlaBev’s Beer Vault.