The Gnomes are Coming!

June 6 – 9, 2012

June 6 will mark the 6,666 year anniversary that the Gnomes of Brasserie d’ Achouffe brewed their first beer. Join us as we celebrate the great beers that the Gnomes passed on to the brewery founders some 30 years ago.

Wednesday June 6
Official Start of Gnome Week
Kick off Gnome Week by celebrating Brasserie d’ Achouffe’s anniversary with a big glass of Chouffe and a little extra cheer.

Thursday June 7
Launch of Chouffe Biere du Soleil
This Belgian Pale Ale only exists in small amounts, so try a glass before the Gnomes steal it back for good.

Friday June 8
Release of Brewery Ommegang’s Gnomegang Beer
Chouffe and Ommegang joined forces to create this distinct Belgian-style Strong Blonde Ale you won’t want to miss.

Saturday June 9
The World’s Smallest Toast
Put on your finest Gnome costume and join us at 6:66 pm for the largest Gnome toast in history!

Other Gnome Week Attractions
• Download the FREE Chouffe App (search for Choufee Little Gnome App) for fun activities linked to Gnome Week
• “Gnome Thyself” with our life-size Gnome featuring your face, then post it to our Facebook page
• Giveaways include Gnome hats and miniature Gnome glasses with matching miniature coasters

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Cleveland, OH – Der Braumeister Master Bier Haus, Restaurant & Market is proud to be named One of the 20 Best Bars in America by Men’s Health magazine. Der Braumeister is recognized in the November 2011 feature “The Thinking Man’s Guide to Drinking” by contributing editor Hugh O’Neill among bars in New York City, Chicago, Seattle, Boston, DC and San Francisco.

“We are thrilled to represent Cleveland with this achievement,” said Cindy Hoertz Otonoga, manager of Der Braumeister along with her sister, Linda Hoertz. “Finally, Cleveland has made a Top 20 list we can all be proud of!” The Hoertz family has owned and operated Der Braumeister since the early 1980s, and the building has been home to a German restaurant and bar since 1929. “When you come through the door, you know you are somewhere special,” Otonoga continues. “There is an old world vibe here that makes our guests feel right at home.”

Der Braumeister is Cleveland’s only authentic German restaurant, market and biergarten. You can choose from 140 imported beers, a large selection of wines and a full menu of Germany’s traditional foods. On your way out, visit our Old World Market & Deli for all the great tastes of Europe right on the West Side of Cleveland.