That’s right! Next week is American Craft Beer Week! May 17th through the 23rd. In case you’re wondering how to possibly celebrate it, let us help you out.
The 3rd Annual Carolina Brewfest at Carolina Alehouse at Brier Creek, Raleigh, May 15th. 3PM – 7PM
Carolina Ale House in Brier Creek is hosting the 3rd Annual Carolina Brewfest to benefit the North Carolina Brewers Guild. As in year’s past, the Carolina Brewfest only invites North Carolina breweries. Tickets are available online!.
This is not a chug fest, but rather an aptitude test for those that consider themselves well-versed in beer. Cost per 4-member team is $25 which includes tasting for all participants and entry fees. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Gordon Hospice House of Iredell County. Deadline for sign up is May 13th. All entries must pre pay before the day of event.
More information at carolinabeer.com.
Gastonia Grizzlies Ballpark Beer Fest, Gastonia, NC, May 15, 6PM – 10PM
Head down to the Sims Legion Ballpark in Gastonia, home of the Gastonia Grizzlies, for the 2nd Annual Gastonia Grizzlies Beer Fest featuing more than 100 beers, live music from the Brent Cates Band, and a Cornhole tournament. Only 500 tickets available – get them online.
The Beer Olympics at the Carolina Beer Company, Moorseville, NC, May 15. 12PM – 4PM
Join Carolina Beer Company and The Charlotte Beer Club Saturday, May 15th as they kick off American Craft Beer Week with their first ever BEER OLYMPICS!
Head to the brewery from noon until 4pm as 4-member teams compete for the Gold. The Beer Olympics will consist of 6 challenges: – Blind Beer Tasting -Beer Trivia – Keg Toss – Cornhole -Sack Race -and The Ultimate Beer Triathlon to determine who is worthy of the Gold!
Declare your country and play the part to vie for the coveted “Beer Boot.” The winning team will also get to name the next beer they have on tap in our Taproom.
Saturday Night Main Event at Triangle Brewing Company/Pub Crawl Training Session, Durham, NC. May 15, 6PM
Join Triangle Brewery as they gear their livers up for their annual Anniversary Pub Crawl with a training session featuring music from Rat Jackson and the Pneurotics and a visit from the Only Burger truck.
Big Boss High Roller IPA Release at Big Boss Brewing Company in Raleigh, May 17, 6PM
Big Boss is kicking off American Craft Beer week by re-releasing our High Roller IPA! They’ll be setting up a meat and cheese station for those arriving early. Monday May 17th – 6pm 1249 Wicker Drive Raleigh NC 27604
Foothills/New Belgium Beer Dinner, Foothills Brewery, Winston-Salem, NC, May 19, 7 PM
Head over to Foothills Brewery for a 5-Course Dinner featuring TWO beer pairings with each course, one from New Belgium and one from Foothills. Call Foothills Brewing @ 336.777.3348 for reservations, $55 per person, 35 person limit.
Brewer’s Dinner @ Rock Bottom: Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, May 20, 6:30 PM
Join Head Brewer David Gonzalez and Executive Chef Aaron Moir for another fabulous food and beer pairing at the May Brewer’s Dinner. This event sold out in February so make your reservations now to be a party of the Ultimate Food and Beer Experience. Call Susan Dhonau for reservations and details: 704-773-5036.
NC Brewers Guild Member Rally at Natty Greene’s in Raleigh, May 22nd. 2PM – 4PM
If you’re an Enthusiast Member of the North Carolina Brewers Guild (and you should be) head over to Natty Greene’s Brewpub in Raleigh on the 22nd for beer and food on the house for NC Brewers Guild members only – make sure you bring your membership card! Come out, meet some of your fellow NC Beer fans and chat with the good people at Natty Greene’s!
Finally, keep an eye out on the American Craft Beer Week website for any other events happening around the state or, of course, right here, where we’ll update you about anything that we find out about as soon as possible.
