The annual Clips Beer & Film Tour, which pairs short films with beer samples, returns to Asheville on Friday, Sept. 4.
Press release from event organizers:
New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is on the road, making its twelfth stop of the 2015 tour in Asheville, N.C. on September 4. This beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show is going coast-to-coast hitting 20 cities in its sixth year. The best part is that 100 percent of the proceeds from beer sales benefit local nonprofits working to improve communities nationwide. In total, Clips has raised more than $620,000 for nonprofits. This year, the nonprofit partner in Asheville is Asheville on Bikes. The event kicks off at Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park at 7:00 p.m. and the films start rolling at 8:30 p.m.
Clips offers a venue where guests can try New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings, while watching short films created by New Belgium fans. Many of New Belgium’s Lips of Faith beers can be hard to come by and Clips offers the best way to try them. Up to 17 varieties from Lips of Faith to brewery classics will be on tap. For a complete list of beers available at the Asheville stop, click here.
New Belgium beers will be available in 3-ounce samples or a 12-ounce pour. Served up by local beneficiary volunteers, there’s plenty of fun to be had alongside a host of traveling tricks and contests. Food from local food trucks will be available for purchase.
New Belgium selects approximately 20 short films for the tour each season. All selected filmmakers for the 2015 tour receive a trophy-worthy beer in a custom screen-printed bottle, made exclusively for the winning submissions. This year, chosen films include a panda with an attitude about craft beer, a mano-a-mano mountain bike brawl, a whimsical human-powered surf rig and much, much more! It’s a diverse and highly entertaining line-up with something for everyone.
“Clips is all about providing a great evening for the local community to enjoy together, while also giving back to it,” said Christie Cantania, Clips National Special Events Manager. “We changed the set-up this year and we are really excited to share the creativity of our brewers and film makers, as well as our new ambiance.”
Clips Beer & Film Tour – Asheville Stop
When: Friday, September 4
Time: 7:00 p.m., with films starting at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Pack Square Park – Roger McGuire Green
Proceeds Benefit: Asheville on Bikes cultivates the culture of urban and commuter cycling through advocacy and celebration. The nonprofit believes that cycling has a direct impact on the health of the Asheville community it calls home.
Sustainability Partner: Asheville GreenWorks
Cost:
Admission – free
3 oz. sample – $1.50
12 oz. beer – $6.00Food Vendors:
Gypsy Queen Cuisine
Avery’s Hot Dogs
Belly Up TruckOther tips:
· You will be asked to prove that you are old enough to enjoy an adult beverage. Please bring your government issued ID. No ID means no beer!
· Bring low chairs or blankets – or lounge on the grass!
· No outside alcohol – leave the libations to us.
· Picnics are welcome, although you might want to check out our local food vendors before you bring your own!
· Bring your water bottle. We give water away for free. Look for the tall blue signs and stay hydrated!
· We LOVE dogs. If you choose to bring Fido, please come prepared to keep your dog under control, on a leash, curbed, and by your side.
· Walk, ride your bike, carpool, take public transportation…please.For the latest information on Clips, go to NewBelgium.com/Clips. For more information on New Belgium Brewing, visit NewBelgium.com.
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