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Brew Moon’s Yount
unveils new dark beerBEER DRINKERS, rejoice -- brewmaster Greg Yount unveiled his latest creation at Brew Moon on Tuesday, a dark brew that includes chocolate and pure Kona coffee.
Yount and Brew Moon marketing assistant Andree Fallas poured samples of the new Locomocha Stout, which goes down smooth with a hint of chocolate, followed by the familiar bite you would normally associate with a strong cup of coffee. The beer was entered into this year's World Beer Cup Competition; winners will be announced on April 18.
But what I'm really excited about is the debut of Yount's 100th batch of beer at Brew Moon -- a barley wine-style ale that was brewed on March 21. It still needs to be aged, however, so don't expect to see it available at the restaurant until sometime this fall ...
LOOKING TO act a little foolish tonight? Check out the Mercury, where "The Dunces' Drama" gets under way at 9 p.m.
Located on Chaplain Lane, just off Fort Street Mall near Hawaii Pacific University's downtown campus, the Mercury is one of those slightly out-of-the-way places that make you feel like you've stumbled upon a secret hangout once you're able to find it.
Cover is $5 at the door for this one; call 479-0270 ...
ANOTHER APRIL Fool's event to check out this weekend is tomorrow's "April Foolish Party," presented by John Michael White and the Boys Bunch at Kapono's in Aloha Tower Marketplace.
This is the 18th year White has helped promote the party, which also serves as a fund-raiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Doors open at 5 p.m. tomorrow, with tarot card readings, free massages and a live performance by Henry Kapono all scheduled to take place.
Tickets are $30 for the fund-raiser; call 523-1000, ext. 10 ...
ON SATURDAY, help celebrate the grand opening of the Topa Showroom with a performance by Son Caribe at "Salsa Fever."
Doors open at 8 p.m. in the Topa Financial Center (formerly known as the Amfac Building), and the night's theme will be a take on "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," with dancers showing off moves used in the movie. Brazilian band Aloha Brazil will also perform.
Tickets for "Salsa Fever" are $15 each; call 735-0292, Ext. 206 for more info ...
AND ON Sunday, finish off the weekend with a night of metal at the Wave Waikiki during "Cemetery Gates."
Headbangers 18-and-over are invited to help celebrate promoter Slick Nick's birthday and the release of a new album by Tapped. Crucible, Magnum Carnage and Obliterator will also perform.
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. for "Cemetery Gates;" call 941-0424, ext. 12 ...
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