6th PASSPORT CRAFT BEER & FOOD PAIRING TOUR ON TAP 9/13

Event graphics & photos available upon request.Grace Lessner, Director of Communications(603) 868-4328 | glessner@nhptv.orgStephanie Seacord, Director of Marketing Communications(603) 433-1102 | sseacord@strawberybanke.org(PORTSMOUTH, NH, June 12, 2014) – Craft beer connoisseurs and food lovers alike anticipate the annual PASSPORT Craft Beer & Food Pairing Tour at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 13th, and will offer guests a savory range of over 20 craft beers deliciously paired with appetizers from area restaurants and food purveyors. The event is a benefit for New Hampshire Public Television and Strawbery Banke Museum.Guests stroll the museum's historic grounds, sampling leading craft beer styles and the cuisines they complement. Smuttynose Brewing’s director of brewing operations David Yarrington and Chef Evan Hennessey of Flavor Concepts Catering are guiding the pairings. Tickets are limited and this event sells out early every year! nhptv.org/PASSPORTParticipating PASSPORT breweries to date include: Smuttynose Brewing Company, Portsmouth Brewery, Allagash Brewing Co., Brooklyn Brewery, Dogfish Head, Elm City, Flying Goose, Henniker Brewing, Martha’s Exchange Brewing Co., One Love Brewing, Peak Organic Brewing Co., Samuel Adams, Shipyard Brewing, Throwback Brewery, Tuckerman Brewing, White Birch Brewing, Martha’s Exchange Brewing, Throwback Brewery, and 7th Settlement.Participating PASSPORT restaurants and food purveyors to date include: Portsmouth Brewery, Black Trumpet, Blue Mermaid Island Grill, British Beer Company, Cabot Cheese, Demeters Steakhouse, The Hideout Grill, Holy Grail Food & Spirits, Lindt, Martingale Wharf, McKinnon's Market, Michele’s Totally Awesome Gourmet Popcorn, Mombo, Moxy, North Country Smokehouse, One Hundred Club, Pete and Gerry’s Heirloom Eggs, Portsmouth Gas Light Co., Ri Ra Irish Pub, The Rosa Restaurant, Stages at One Washington, Black Birch Restaurant, When Pigs Fly, White Apron, and 7th Settlement. Passport Main Event 5 – 7:30 PM. Stroll Strawbery Banke Museum’s grounds while enjoying a savory tour of craft beers from over 20 brewers, perfectly paired with appetizers prepared by local chefs. Learn about beer styles and the cuisines they complement. Guests receive a special PASSPORT glass, and PASSPORT plate & drink holder to use at the event. Vegetarian appetizers are available. Tickets for the Passport Main Event are $65, and its designated driver ticket is $30. Diplomat VIP Reception 4 – 7:30 PM. A PASSPORT Diplomat VIP ticket includes early admission to the Main Event and entry to the VIP tent where Diplomats can gather and sample exclusive beer and food pairings all evening. Guests receive a special PASSPORT glass, and PASSPORT VIP plate & drink holder to use at the event. Tickets for the Passport Diplomat VIP are $110, and its designated driver ticket is $50. ###About New Hampshire Public Television: NH’s only statewide locally owned and operated television network engages minds, connects communities, and celebrates New Hampshire with programs that entertain, educate and enrich. Beyond its award-winning local and national PBS television programs, New Hampshire Public Television is a leader in education and community outreach. www.nhptv.orgAbout Strawbery Banke Museum: Located in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Strawbery Banke Museum is an authentic 10-acre outdoor history museum dedicated to bringing 300* years of American history to life. www.strawberybanke.org

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