On Sunday, October 18th 2009 I was lucky to brew a batch of Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre at The Gate in Brooklyn, where Sam Calagione was headlining a unique beer event as part of The New Yorker Festival.

Here are a few pictures courtesy of Rich Thatcher (President of the Long island Beer & Malt Enthusiasts):


Sam Calagione, Rich Thatcher, Paul Dlugokencky.