Events in Minnesota, Wisconsin, N. Dakota, S. Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, & Missouri

• Vail, CO; Thursday, January 8 - Saturday, January 10, 2009: The Ninth Annual Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival will feature seminars, brewer's dinners, and a beautiful array of excellent beers, including Orval Trappist Ale, Lindemans Cuvée René Gueuze, and Westmalle Trappist Tripel. Held at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa.

• Avon, CO; Tuesday, February 10, 2009: Avon Liquor will host a store sampling of Lindemans Framboise, Peche, Pomme and Kriek from 4 - 6 pm. Customers will receive 15% off Lindemans during the 2-hour session. 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. in Avon.