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National Beer Day / Session Beer Day

Why not keep the week of badges going with two more epic badges for you to earn!

First up, we have Session Beer Day 2012, which takes place this Saturday, April 7th. This day is a chance for everyone to let go of their quest for the highest ABV and enjoy a flavorful beer that won’t knock them down. The goal is to make people aware that there are many excellent beers out there that are less than 4.5%, allowing you to enjoy many more without becoming belligerent. To unlock this back, check-in to a single beer that is above 0% AND under 4.5% ABV.

Next up, we have the return of our National Beer Day badge, which also happens to fall on this Saturday, the 7th. This day and badge are in celebration of the repeal of prohibition. This is a big turning point in the history of alcoholic beverages in the US and without this repeal, we wouldn’t be freely enjoying such a diverse range of amazing beers. Instead, we’d be drinking bathtub booze in someone’s basement. I think we can all assume which is preferred! This badge only requires a single check-in to any beer!

Remember, both of these badges will be available on Saturday, April 7th only, so be sure to check-in!

Stumptown Tart Release Badge

BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s oldest craft brewery, is releasing its fifth generation Stumptown Tart this Thursday, April 5, in Portland. This saucy vixen is back and adding a new twist by combining three of Oregon’s favorite berries – Marionberries, Raspberries and Strawberries – in this year’s Belgian style ale.



With the release of this latest addition to the Strumptown tradition, we have a brand new badge for you! Available from April 5 through May 31, simply check-in to a Stumptown Tart (2012) from our friends a BridgePort and unlock this badge! While you’re at it, be sure to follow BridgePort on Untappd!

In addition to this great badge, 10 lucky users will be randomly selected to receive a limited edition poster, autographed by none other than the Stumptown Tart herself, bottle model Bernie Dexter. You will be entered into the drawing after unlocking the badge and winners will be selected at the end of May. Good luck to everyone!

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Contest Rules: Winner must be of legal drinking age, legal resident of the United States of America and will be determined by random drawing. No alternative prize, cash, or other substitution is permitted. Prizes will be determined by random drawing. All decisions of Bridgeport Brewing Co. are final and binding. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

Organic Beer Month (Level 2)

UPDATE 4/10/11: Here is the official list of all the beers and breweries that qualify for this badge. Continue to add them in the comments if we are missing any!

• Organic Breweries on Untappd
• Organic Beers on Untappd

It’s time again to celebrate Organic Beer Month!Organic products, from field to consumer, are the best way to protect the environment, save energy, and ensure sustainability of American farming.

In an effort to increase awareness and show our support, we’ve launched a second level for our Organic Beer Month badge! If you unlocked it last year, you can work your way up to level 2, otherwise, if you haven’t you can get your very first! All you need to do is check-in to two DIFFERENT organic beers and the badge is yours! This badge will run until the end of the April, so get out there and try some organic deliciousness!

Not sure what Beers and Breweries are considered Organic? Here’s a helpful list of USDA approved Organic Breweries:

• Asher Brewing Co.
• Bison Brewing Co.
• Butte Creek Brewing Co.
• Hopworks Urban Brewery
• Laurelwood Public House & Brewery
• Peak Organic Brewery
• Pisgah Brewing Company
• Roots Organic Brewing
• ThirstyBear Brewing Company
• Otter Creek Brewing & Wolaver’s Organic Ales
• Brauerei Pinkus Mueller
• Eel River Brewing Co
• Orlando Brewing Co

There are also several beers that are brewed organically that you can try, some of which you might not have known are Organic. They include:

• Green Lakes Organic Ale by Deschutes Brewery
• Organic Amber Ale, Organic India Pale Ale from Fish Brewing Co
• Kona Oceanic Organic Belgian Saison from Kona Brewing Company
• Organic Raspberry Ale, Organic Cherry Ale, Organic Strawberry Ale, Organic Ale, Organic Lager, Organic Cider from Samuel Smith Old Brewery
• Mothership Wit from New Belgium Brewing Company
• Squatters Organic Amber Ale from Utah Brewers Cooperative
• Lakefront Organic ESB from Lakefront Brewerya
• Ginette from Brasserie de Brunehaut
• Moinette Biologique from Brasserie Dupont
• Saison Dupont Biologique from Brasserie Dupontt

If you stumble across some that aren’t listed above, please leave them in the comments and we will look to get them added!

Where Nanokegs Dare to Roam!

Despite their limited distribution and availability, the Sixpoint nanokegs have an uncanny ability to traverse the most rugged and unlikely terrain on planet earth! Sixpoint has been chronicling these adventures through their #firstsixpoint blog on their website, the online gallery exhibiting where nanokegs dare to travel.

Now, Untappd and Sixpoint are teaming up to take #firstsixpoint to the next level. For the next two months, Untappd users may submit their own photos of Sixpoint cans to win a variety of prizes from the brewery. In keeping with the theme, “Where nanokegs dare to roam…” photos will be judged primarily on the uniqueness and creativity of the setting, but will be also be considered for the composition and style of the photo. You can view all the photos of the entries at untappd.com/firstsixpoint.

Here’s how it works:

• Check-in to a Sixpoint beer, take an amazing photo that fits the theme above, and add the hash tag #firstsixpoint in the comment box
• An internal panel of 5 judges (2 from Untappd, 3 from Sixpoint) will select the top six photos based upon the previously mentioned criteria
• The top six finalists will then be identified on May 31st
• A final round of judging will take place June 1st – June 7th
• You can enter a maximum of three (3) times in the 2 month period
• The winners will be announced June 8th

Wondering what you can win? Here’s the list:

6th – 4th Place: Your choice of either a Custom 16 oz. Sixpoint “Spice of Life” branded goblet OR a custom 12.8 oz Sixpoint “Resin” goblet (both currently not commercially available)

3rd Place: You win both a custom 16 oz. Sixpoint “Spice of Life” branded goblet AND a custom 12.8 oz Sixpoint “Resin” goblet

2nd Place: You win both a custom 16 oz. Sixpoint “Spice of Life” branded goblet AND a custom 12.8 oz Sixpoint “Resin” goblet, AND a custom Sixpoint leather “nanokeg” holster

GRAND PRIZE: You win it all!: a custom 16 oz. Sixpoint “Spice of Life” branded goblet a custom 12.8 oz Sixpoint “Resin” goblet, a custom Sixpoint leather “nanokeg” holster, and a custom care package of rare, aged beers and treats from the brewery

#firstsixpoint at Epcot Center? It’s been done!

#firstsixpoint in Brooklyn… Wisconsin? Yup! Been there and done that.

Sip & Save the Planet!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to help make the world a better place by simply enjoying a refreshing brew? This month, our friends at Trumer have teamed up with the fine folks at Surfrider Foundation to do just that! With Earth Day 2012 right around the corner, Trumer decided that a single day of awareness and celebration isn’t nearly enough. Why not an entire month?

For the entire month of April, we’re proud to present to you the “Sip & Save the Planet” badge from Trumer. To unlock this beauty, check in to a Trumer Pils at least three (3) times. It’s that easy!

You may be asking what this has to do with making the world a better place. It’s quite simple; for every badge unlocked, Trumer will donate $3 to Surfrider Foundation (up to $3000). You get to enjoy some award winning Pilsners and help an amazing organization protect our oceans and coasts all at the same time. You can’t beat that!

If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area and want to help further, Trumer and Surfrider will be joining together on Earth Day (4/22) for a beach clean-up on Ocean Beach, followed by a block party celebration! Head to facebook.com/TrumerPilsUSA for more details.

About Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

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facebook.com/surfrider
twitter.com/Surfrider

About Trumer

Trumer Pils, an award-winning German-style pilsner, was introduced to the U.S. in 2004 when Trumer Brauerei Berkeley started brewing the very same recipe of its 400-year-old sister brewery in Salzburg, Austria. Trumer Pils has received gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival, the World Beer Cup, the Australian International Beer Awards, and the European Beer Star. Trumer Brauerei Berkeley is located at 1404 4th Street in Berkeley, Calif., is open Monday through Friday, and offers free brewery tours daily.

trumerUSA.com
www.facebook.com/TrumerPilsUSA
twitter.com/TrumerPilsUSA

Find the Pot of Beer!

What’s that? You thought we forgot about one of the biggest beer drinking days of the year? Of course we didn’t! St. Patrick’s day is upon us and this Saturday we expect you to be out celebrating with a glorious green beer (or whatever other beer you prefer to celebrate with). To find the pot of beer* and unlock the St. Patrick’s Day 2012 badge, simply check-in on Saturday, March 17th to any brew of your choosing.

* Sorry to say, but there is no actual pot of beer, as much as we all wish there was.

3rd Annual Charlotte Craft Beer Week

We’ve got another great beer week badge rolling out this week! This time it’s Charlotte and they’ve got plenty of great beer events lined up for the 3rd Annual Charlotte Craft Beer Week!

Clear your calendar because the 3rd Annual Charlotte Craft Beer week is taking the Queen City by storm! It all starts March 16th with the Brawley’s Beverage Black & Blue Show at the Visulite Theater and continues through March 25th. Tap takeovers, beer dinners and unique, hand-picked events will be happening in and around Charlotte for all 10 exciting days. Favorite events like Common Market Southend’s Freak Fest (March 22nd) and Beast of the East vs. Best of the West (March 24th) will be returning with all new highlights. Charlotte Craft Beer Week is the brainchild of Charlotte Beer Club and is a grassroots celebration of the best beers from across the globe. CCBW has something for everyone from beer experts to novices, and even non-beer drinkers.

To unlock this awesome beer week badge, be sure to check-in a brew at 3 of the 40 official event locations from March 16th - March 25th! Be sure you add the official location to your check-in.

To see a full list of events, check out their official site: charlottecraftbeerweek.org/eventlist/

Below is a list of official venues at which you can unlock the badge:

• Bad Daddy’s (Ballantyne)
• Bad Daddy’s (East Boulevard)
• Common Market (Commonwealth)
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