Stoudt’s Brewing Company hosted it’s 19th Annual Microfest this past Saturday, June 12, 2010. Held three times a year (June, August and October), craft breweries from all over gather at Stoudt’s to celebrate a night of craft beer drinking and German-style eating.

Nick, myself and Caitlyn attended this year, representing Passion Beer. Included in your $30 ticket is a branded Stoudt’s Brewing Company 2010 6oz glass, which is your ticket to all the beer you can drink. Also, a full German-style “Best of the Wurst” buffet and live music are provided.

Nick, Kyla, Caitlyn, Shane

Having attended this past October in 2009, I can say there were more breweries present with their beer this time. A total of fourteen were in attendance including:

• Stoudt’s
• Odell’s Brewing Co.
• Captain Lawrence
• Deschutes Brewery
• Yards
• Troegs
• Avery Brewing Co.
• Iron Hill Brewery
• Brooklyn Brewery
• Moylan’s Brewery
• Union Barrell Works
• Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams)
• Berkshire Brewing

As always, the beer was delicious, the food was great and the live music set the mood for an awesome night. We also got to meet a fellow Twitter follower at the event, Jacob and his wife, Michelle. Jacob is a great person who knows what he likes in the craft beer world. Head over to his Twitter and check him out!

Nick, Jacob, Shane

I’m not really a Stout guy but one Stout stood out from Moylan’s Brewery; Dragoons Dry Irish Stout. I mean seriously, this was amazing. I was reluctant to try at first, but this is what being a beer geek is all about, right? It was dry, roasted, chocolaty with some sprinkles of coffee beans which all blended for an incredibly rich, full and delicious beer. Another one that was amazing was from Union Barrel Works called Wobbly Bob Doppelbock. It was full, rich, malty with a creamy and smooth finish.

Being at Stoudt’s Brewery, they had all of their beers on tap, which was incredible. You could indulge in their priciest and biggest beers (i.e., Old Abominable Barleywine, Double IPA) as much as you wanted! Can a craft beer drinker ask for more?!

Overall, another great Microfest from Stoudt’s, as I look forward to going to their August and October ones as well. The breweries are always changing at each event, so stop by, drink beer and eat well!