We are not in charge of scheduling events, but two drinking events, one a strong beer festival, on the Monday after the July 4th weekend seems like either an awful or an amazing idea to us. We’ll let you you and your liver be the ultimate judge of whether you should go to these events tonight.
Starkbierzeit Festival
Munich’s Starkbierzeit (literally, “strong beer festival”) typically takes place in March—but Burp Castle has revived the boozefest in July. The four unique high-alcohol brews on tap—including Belgian Scaldis—are $10, but charcuterie (from Salumeria Rosi) is free. FREE Burp Castle, 41 E 7th St at Second Ave (212-982-4576). 6pm.
Punches: The Original Mixed Drink
There’s a reason that stuff in the glass bowl is called punch—and not because it packs one. Learn the origins of the name (it derives from the Hindi word for “five” and refers to the main ingredients—liquor, citrus, sugar, water and spice) and much more from Mayahuel’s Philip Ward at this tasting and seminar. Astor Center, 399 Lafayette St at 4th St (212-674-7501). 6:30–8:30pm, $45.
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