A NATIONAL TOAST TO REMEMBER RENOWNED BEER WRITER MICHAEL JACKSON . Michael Jackson, the English writer who taught millions A NATIONAL TOAST TO REMEMBER RENOWNED BEER WRITER MICHAEL JACKSON . Michael Jackson, the English writer who taught millions that beer is “a noble and complex drink,” died in London on August 30, 2007. If you know his writing, you’ll understand what a loss this is to the beer world. If you’re now enjoying a range of diverse, beautifully-made beers, you owe him your thanks. Come raise a glass to his memory, and raise funds for the National Parkinson Foundation, to help people who— as Michael did—live with Parkinson disease. . Sunday, September 30, 2007 . 9:00 pm (please be on-site and ready to toast by 8:45 pm, we will all countdown together) . Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats, Rehoboth Beach, DE Dogfish Head Alehouse, Gaithersburg, MD (and the Dogfish Alehouse, Falls Church, VA - if it's open!!!!!) And beer-centric bars and restaurants across North America . Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach Delaware and Dogfish Head Alehouse in Gaithersburg, Md. will be hosting the toast along side beer-centric locations around the country at 9 P.M..  Pints ordered for the Toast will be half price and free appetizers will be served at the bar.  Please be on-site and ready to toast by 8.45 so we can all countdown together.  We will be taking donations for the National Parkinson Foundation in Michael's name at the Toast and need the help of beer-lovers everywhere. Checks can be sent to: National Parkinson Foundation 1501 NW 9th Ave. Miami, FL 33136 Please write "Tribute to Michael Jackson" in the memo line . At right, is Michael Jackson and Sam Calagione tasting early versions our Dogfish Head Chateau Jiahu at our Milton, DE brewery in March of 2005. . Click here to find out about a very special commemorative beer brewed in honor of Michael Jackson... proceeds from the sale of this beer will benefit the National Parkinson Foundation.