I have a story in today's Weekend section about the handful of craft beer stores that have opened in the Triangle in the last year or so. (I offer a list of all the craft beer stores in the Triangle to the right of the story.)

If you want to explore them this weekend, here are a few events:

• Bottle Revolution is offering a debut tasting of Deep River Brewing Co. in Clayton 4:30-7 p.m. today.

• The Bottle Shop at Tyler's Taproom will celebrate its grand opening 5-10 p.m. today with a special keg tasting at 7 p.m.

• Tasty Beverage Co. is offering a Great Lakes Brewing Co. tasting 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday.

• Carrboro Beverage Co. is hosting "The Art of Darkness" Imperial stout tasting 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $15. Call 942-3116 to reserve your ticket.