Sponsors of Spirit of Belgium 2005 We are currently looking for sponsors willing to contribute resources to this event. Please help us broaden the public's awareness of the wonderful delights of Belgian beers. If you have any ideas about sponsors, advertisers or have other useful contacts please get in touch with us at sobinfo@burp.org. ~ Thanks to our generous Sponsors ~ Global Brewers Guild Global Brewers Guild - We bring to you the distinctive aroma, flavor and finish of craft brews from four of the Belgium’s finest specialty brewing companies—Chimay, De Koninck, and Maredsous. American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Hopunion USA, Incorporated Hopunion USA supplies hop and hop products to breweries throughout North American and the world. We have offices, processing and ranch facilities throughout the world. We have a pellet processing facility along with a dozen hop warehouses. In the United States we are located in Yakima Washington. Association of Brewers Brewer's Art - Baltimore, Maryland Set in a grand Mt. Vernon townhouse, The Brewer's Art offers many temptations for your palate. Our seasonally-influenced menu of European-style country fare features meats, fish, seafood, pasta, and vegetarian offerings. Dinner is served daily between 5:30pm - 10:00pm and light fare is available from 4:00pm - 11:00pm. In addition to brewing Belgian-style beers on the premises, we offer a carefully picked selection of beers and fine wines from around the world, and one of Baltimore's best selections of scotches and spirits. Our creative pastry chef prepares our homemade desserts. Desserts change daily based on seasonal availability. 1106 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Tel: 410-547-6925 Brewers Publications Brewers Publications is the publishing arm of the Association of Brewers and publishes books on brewing for the homebrewers and craft brewers as well as industry resources, cookbooks and more. Shop our online catalog to learn more. The Brickskeller The Brickskeller is about beer. Lots of it. Pages and pages of beer. Walls of beer. More than 800 varieties, according to the most recent count, from more than 50 different countries. The Brickskeller serves more than 400 beers from the United States alone. 1523 22nd Street, NW Washington D.C. (202) 293-1885 Fax (202) 293-0996 De Dolle Oerbier, Arabier, Stille Nacht Jay's Brewing Supplies Jay's Brewing Supplies Supplying ingredients and equipment to the homebrewing, wine making, and mead making masses of Northern Virginia. I will be happy to help anyone with recipe or equipment advice. Email or call me anytime with questions. It's not unusual for me to get calls from people who are in the middle of a brew session! jaysbrewing.com info@jaysbrewing.com 12574 Garland Tree Court, Fairfax, Virginia. 703-298-4705 Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. is the leading source of fermentation cultures for beer and wine making worldwide. A great selection of yeast for all styles of beverages with experienced technical support and supplies for testing and analysis. Wyeast is available through the finest home beer and wine making shops worldwide. P.O.Box 425 Mt.Hood, Oregon 97041 (541) 354-1335 and fax (541) 354-3449 White Labs, Incorporated White Labs manufactures liquid yeast for professional brewers and homebrewers. We specialize in large, pitchable quantities of certified pure liquid yeast. In addition, we produce easy-to-use laboratory test kits and supplies. Our mission is to provide the highest quality liquid brewers yeast and lab products at a fair price with unparalleled service. DuvelUSA DuvelUSA - Duvel, devil in Dutch, is indeed a devilish ale full of contradictions and surprising discoveries. Is gold coloured appearance, delicate sparkle and silky taste appear to associate with the tradition of great pilsners. On the other hand, Duvel's refined taste with complex aromas hides an 8.5% alcohol content. Shelton Brothers Shelton Brothers - (formerly Shelton Broers) is a specialty beer importer based in Belchertown, Massachusetts. We bring to the USA the best imported beer -- English beer, Belgian beer, German beer, Dutch beer, Scottish beer, and French beer -- from both large and small European breweries. B United International B United International - was established in the summer of 1994 upon a review of the most distinctive beers available around the world. The resulting portfolio contains an exclusive mix of brands that share several common characteristics including: traditional brewing processes and ingredients, superior longevity, and the ability to deliver the ultimate taste experience for the respective category. The portfolio features brands by breweries committed to producing hand-crafted styles according to quality and tradition, forgoing the temptation to become larger commercial entities aimed at mass markets. Brewery Ommegang Brewery Ommegang - Where brewing is an art and partaking is a passion. Our ales: Rare Vos Amber Ale has the aroma of spicy orange blossoms and the mellow flavor of caramel malt with a dry, hop finish. Ommegang Abbey Ale - Meditate on this dark ruby elixir. Breathe in its deep emanations of fruit and spice. Ommegang, our first brew, was inspired by the centuries-old brewing practices of the Belgian Trappist monks. At 8.5% abv, it is known to cause spontaneous meditation. Hennepin Farmhouse Saison is bright and lively in your mouth with a warming mix of spicy gingersnap and citrusy hops. Three Philosophers Quadrupel is a unique and masterful blend of strong malty ale and authentic Belgian Kriek. Ommegang Witte Ale is a traditional white ale, or witbier; pale in color, with a high, white frothy head and refreshing flavors of orange, lemon, coriander, and wheat. Witte is also Brewery Ommegang's first ale to be offered on draft.      52 Pioneer St., Cooperstown, NY 13326      1-607-544-1805, fax: 607-544-1801 Phoenix Imports, LTD Phoenix Imports, LTD - is dedicated to providing beer enthusiasts with the highest quality beers imported from the traditional brewing centers of Europe and Britain. We believe you will find the beers among the very best in their styles. From delicate to robust, these distinctive beers offer an intriguing variety of flavor, aroma, and character. Several are worthy of cellaring like fine wine. Dokus Publishing Dokus Publishing - Offering Recipes for Cooking with Artisan and Craft Beers - by Guido Deboeck (Preface by Michael Jackson) Brewers in Pajotteland, soutwest of Brussels, produce Lambic, Gueuze, Kriek, Framboise and other unique Belgian beers . Learn more about beers made according to ancient traditional methods n this innovative work that includes 150 unique recipes for cooking with artisan and craft beers. This book also includes tasting notes and descriptions of all Belgian style beers made in North America. Extensive references, guides to restaurants, and web sites on Belgian beers.