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Flying Saucer Hosts Tasting Featuring

New Belgium Brewing Company

Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 1, 2009 – Flying Saucer Draught Emporium will present a beer tasting featuring New Belgium Brewing Company on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at its location in the Kansas City Power & Light District at 101 East 13th St.

The event will be hosted by Lauren Salazar, New Belgium’s “sensory guru.” Six of New Belgium’s year-round and seasonal brews will be paired with selected meats and artisan cheeses.

“Since our opening in 2008, Flying Saucer has established itself as the beer destination for the Kansas City area, and our customers expect us to offer tasting experiences featuring both established and up-and-coming craft breweries and rare brews,” said Matt Gardner, general manager at Flying Saucer. “It’s a rare treat be able to attend a tutored tasting event with someone as highly qualified as Lauren Salazar. She’s at the top of her field in terms of sensory analysis, so beer enthusiasts will not want to miss this unique opportunity.”

Tickets for the event can be purchased at Flying Saucer and are $20 for U.F.O. Club members and $25 for non-members. Reservations are recommended as space is limited.

The staff at the Saucer has been pretty buzzed about this tasting the last few times I was in. I am interested to experiment with the "sensory" stuff. Something like this can help train yourself to better appreciate your beer drinking experience.

Cheers!