Beer Weeks
Beer Weeks are city, or regionally organized, multi-event celebrations showcasing craft beer. They've become increasingly popular over the last year, as they offer even more opportunities to quaff great locally brewed beers over the course of several days at different venues and establishments. Although they all appear in the monthly event calendars, we've organized them here alphabetically for you. Click on the location to show the details and a link.
Beer Weeks are city, or regionally organized, multi-event celebrations showcasing craft beer. They've become increasingly popular over the last year, as they offer even more opportunities to quaff great locally brewed beers over the course of several days at different venues and establishments. Although they all appear in the monthly event calendars, we've organized them here alphabetically for you. Click on the location to show the details and a link.
American Craft Beer Week: May 14-20
The Brewers Association presents 2012 American Craft Beer Week, which will take place at establishments across the country. American Craft Beer Week, which kicks off the summer craft beer season, will be celebrated by hundreds of craft brewers and beer retailers, thousands of beer fans, and a congressional resolution honoring the nation's craft brewing industry.
Arizona: February 18-25
The Arizona Craft Brewers Guild presents the second annual Arizona Beer Week, which will take place at various locations in cities throughout the state. Last year's Beer Week had more than 250 events including special tastings, beer dinners, a "Kegs and Eggs" breakfast, educational seminars, a Light Rail Pub Crawl, and the Arizona Strong Beer Fest (listed separately on the calendar). This year, organizers are emphasizing craft beer education and unveiling never-before-seen beers.
Athens, OH: June 17-23
The seventh annual Ohio Brew Week Festival will take place at various locations in around Athens. This year's festival, which has been moved from July to June, is a celebration of Ohio's craft brewing industry with more than 100 beers from the state's microbreweries. More than 20 establishments took part past year in events that included a "brew-b-q" cook-off, a brewers' gourmet feast, the "brew choo-choo," special tastings, and a homebrewing competition.
Cincinnati, OH: February 2-9
The inaugural Cincinnati Beer Week will take place at dozens of locations in and around Cincinnati. This independent, grass-roots celebration of craft beer will feature events such as beer pairing dinners, meet-the-brewer nights, and tap takeovers, and will be followed by the Cincy Winter Beerfest (listed separately on the calendar).
Kalamazoo, MI: January 14-21
Imperial Beverage, in partnership with Discover Kalamazoo, presents the second annual Kalamazoo Beer Week, which will take place at various locations in and around Kalamazoo. It will build on the success of last year's inaugural Beer Week, which comprised 14 events.
Long Island, NY: May 11-20
The second annual Long Island Craft Beer Week will take place at breweries, restaurants, and bars on Long Island. This ten-day celebration of craft beer is an effort to raise awareness of local craft beer culture and encourage people to go to local establishments. Events are expected to include Breakfast with the Brewers, The Golden Tap Awards Gala, and a multi-location SimulCask, along with meet-the-brewer nights, beer dinners, brewery tours, a trivia competition, cooking classes, and special tastings.
Madison, WI: May 4-13
The second annual Madison Craft Beer Week will take place at various locations in Madison and Dane County. This ten-day, two-weekend celebration of craft beer will include a variety of events including beer dinners and food pairings, beer walks, bar promotions, and brewery parties.
Omaha, NE: February 3-12
The inaugural Omaha Beer Week will take place at various locations in the Omaha metropolitan area. It will be headlined by the Extreme Beerfest from Beertopia. Other events will include special tappings, tap takeovers, pint nights, brewery tours, and beer dinners.
Philadelphia, PA: June 1-10
Philly Beer Week will take place at numerous locations in and around Philadelphia. Recent Beer Weeks have included a number of signature events, including the Opening Tap; Smoke 'Em If Yous Got 'Em, a beer and barbecue festival; Forum of the Gods, a panel discussion with the top names in beer culture; the Jackson Tutored Tastings; and Zythos America. In addition, there were hundreds of other events including beer dinners, special tastings, releases, and meet-the-brewer evenings.
Sacramento, CA: February 24 - March 4
The Sacramento beer community will host the third annual Sacramento Beer Week. There will be more than 400 events at venues throughout the Sacramento Valley, highlighted by the Capital Beerfest at Cal Expo. Other events include beer dinners, tastings, trivia contests, a "hophead scavenger hunt," and specially-priced pints.
San Francisco, CA: February 10-19
San Francisco Beer Week is a ten-day celebration of the city's craft beer and brewing. Recent Beer Weeks have included more than 150 events throughout the Bay Area, including the Bistro's Double IPA Festival, the Toronado Barleywine Festival, and Celebrator magazine's Best of the West Beer Fest. Other events included beer dinners and other food and beer events, meet-the-brewer evenings, homebrewing demonstrations, music and films, and a museum exhibit dedicated to Bay Area brewing.
Seattle, WA: TBA
The 2012 edition of Seattle Beer Week will take place at various locations in and around Seattle. Events during last year's festivities included a kickoff party, with a special Beer Week ale; beer dinners; beer and food pairings; releases and tastings; meet-the-brewer events; educational programs; a beer and movie night; a trivia contest; and a pub crawl by bicycle.