From now until Sunday, March 15, beer lovers will be in heaven. Philly Beer Week boasts over 649 events, including five major festivals all packed into ten days of deliciousness.
Thursday, March 12
Taste the Rockies at Grey Lodge Pub on Frankford Avenue. Enjoy Colorado night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring Coors, Boulder, Breckenridge, Great Divide, Left Hanf, Oscar Blue and Tommyknocker.
The Grey Lodge Pub
6235 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19135
Check out Philadelphia's history at City Tavern where the ales and recipes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin are being featured. Yards' Ales of the Revolution are going to be paired with dinner. Four-courses and four-beers are $45 starting at 5 p.m.
City Tavern
138 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Friday, March 13
Smoke 'em if you've got 'em at Yards Brewing Company on Delaware Avenue. At 11 a.m., you can enjoy smoked beer from the world's finest breweries as well as barbeque from Philly's best spots. $15 gets you barbeque, your first beer and a glass.
Yards Brewing Company
901 N. Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
If Guinness is your drink of choice, you won't want to miss the chance to meet and speak with Fergal Murray, Guinness' head brewer. Get to Plough and the Stars on Chestnut at 4 p.m. for this free event.
The Plough and the Stars
123 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Manny Brown's welcomes Philadelphia Brewing Company at 5 p.m. The brewing company will unveil their new Russian Imperial Stout plus give you half-off all Philadelphia Brewing Company drafts.
Manny Brown's
512 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
It's war! at Good Bar on Friday. Get there at 7 p.m. and watch Sly Fox's Brian O'Reilly and Spence Niebuhr from Southampton as they go head to head in the battle of the firkins.
Good Dog Bar and Restaurant
224 S. 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Saturday, March 14
Bike and Beers starting at 11 a.m. at Nodding Head. Take a 14-mile bike ride that moves from Nodding Head to Dock Street at 12:30 p.m., Yards at 2 p.m., Philadelphia Brewing Company at 3:30 p.m. and finally, Triumph at 4 p.m.
Nodding Head
1516 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Celebrate the Phillies World Series Victory, with, what else? Victory Brewing! Watch last year's Phillies playoffs while enjoying brunch and Victory beer at P.O.P.E. in South Philly. Brunch begins at 11 a.m.
P.O.P.E.
1501 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Join Triumph Brewing Company's chef Molly Hayes for a demonstration on how to incorporate beer into your everyday cooking at Foster's Homeware in Old City at 2 p.m. The demonstration is free.
Foster's
117 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Bridget Foy's on South Street is pairing great Philly foods with great philly beers for only $35.
Bridget Foy's
200 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Sunday, March 15
Celebrate St. Patty's Day with a parade and Sly Fox brews at Kite and Key on Callowhill. The St. Patrick's Day festivities begin at 11 a.m.
Kite and Key
1836 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
All the extra beer has to go! And at Bridgid's Bar on 24th they'll be cleaning house! Celebrate the last day of beer week by drinking every last drop. In fact, you've got from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. to drink away all the left-overs.
Bridgid's Bar and Restaurant
726 N 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Open beer bar and karaoke at Marathon Grill for just $20 from 10 p.m. until 12 a.m. Drink up and get down on the karaoke stage.
Marathon Grill
929 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
It's an East Coast/West Coast Rivalry at University City's newest edition, Local 44. Grab a deal of the day beer special featuring one great beer from each coast.
Local 44
4333 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Hope our Philly Beer Week guide helps you decide where to experience the best brews Philly (and some of the world) have to offer.