May 31st through June 9th Philadelphia takes center stage for Philly Beer Week. And we are very excited to see all the beer that will be showcased for 10 days in June. We know breweries from all over the country will be in town. But we wouldn’t be Breweries in PA if we didn’t showcase the fun Pennsylvania brewery only events that will be taking place.
Below are our top PA brewery focused events for Philly Beer Week. As a reminder you can find all events here.
Opening Tap
Date: Friday, May 31st
Time: 6:30 – 10:30
Location: 2300 Arena
Join Friday May 31st, as Philly Beer Week kicks off with their signature event, Opening Tap. 50+ breweries, 100+ styles, live music, and (of course) plethora of delicious beers, including Brotherly Suds X
Paws Benefit With Evil Genius
Date: Monday, June 3rd
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Location: Evil Genius
Come on down to Garage and try a special beer brewed just for Philly Beer Week! Evil Genius Pivot, a hazy hoppy IPA brewed with barley, spelt, and oats, then hopped with Vic Secret & Citra hops. They will also be offering other seasonal specialties on draft by Evil Genius. Raffling off a swag bag with proceeds benefiting PAWS. Drink some beer and help out the sweet philly animals that need the support!
The Women Behind The Beer
Date: Tuesday, June 4th
Time: 6:00 – 9:00
Location: Standard Tap
In collaboration with Pink Boots Society – Greater Philadelphia Regional Chapter Standard Tap will be featuring breweries that are owned, operated or represented by women! For every Love City Brewing Company, Free Will Brewing Company, 2SP Brewing Company, Wyndridge Farm, Backward Flag Brewing Co., Workhorse Brewing Company, Stoudts Brewing Company,Yards Brewing Co., Evil Genius Beer Company and Eight & Sand Beer Co beer sold, Standard Tap will $1 to Pink Boots!
Draai Laag Into Strange Roots
Date: Tuesday, June 4th
Time: 8:00 – 11:30
Location: Belgain Cafe
Once again throwing the spotlight on a PA original, Strange Roots, the brewery formerly known as Draai Laag, brewing from Millvale (originally) in the Pittsburgh area. “You don’t need shiny new equipment to make great beer… you just need to know how to make great beer.” — that is one of their mottos. These are excellent Belgian-inspired brews. Stop in to sample several of their past and present brews Tues June 4th 8PM
Abomination Brewing Tap Takeover
Date: Wednesday, June 5th
Time: All Day
Location: Brickwall Tavern
Enjoy a flight of Abomination and chill with the brewers behind these delicious suds! Meet the artist and the opportunity to purchase some of these awesome prints Abomination has to offer.
You’ve Got A Friend In PA
Date: Wednesday, June 5th
Time: 8:00 – 10:00
Location: Garage Passyunk
Garage Passyunk is stoked to welcome their pals and PA natives Pizza Boy and New Trail Brewing Co. Be one of the first to try their new crushable collab IPA, aptly named, Last Minute Decisions. They will be showcasing 3 cans from each brewery and celebrating the diversity and creativity of PA’s ever growing beer scene. Come drink some great local beer.
Pizza Boy Tap Takeover
Date: Thursday, June 6th
Time: All Day
Location: Bottle Bar East
Bottle Bar East loves Pizza Boy and is excited to welcome them to cover their draft list with their delicious beer! Join them all day (and longer if it lasts) to try some of central PA’s best beer they have to offer
Best Of Philly Beer Week
Date: Friday, June 7th
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Standard Tap
Standard Tap will be tapping their favorite limited releases, collaboration beer, and one-offs for a SUPER-MEGA draft list! This is an event that can’t be missed.
Date: Friday, June 7th
Time: 5:00 – 11:55
Location: Good Dog Bar
Good Dog went all out this year and invited Troegs Brewing, Mainstay Independent, and Love City brewing. They’ll have draughts and cans from each brewery and the brewers will be in house to race cars and talk trash. Pinewood derby kits are available at the bar.
Neshaminy Creeks 7 Year Anniversary
Date: Saturday, June 8th
Time: 1:00 – 7:00
Location: Neshaminy Creek Brewing
Join Neshaminy Creek for their FREE seven year anniversary bash! The party will be featuring live entertainment by Dave Hause & The Mermaid, Modern Life Is War, TIM BARRY, Fire in the Radio and School Drugs. Rare Beers! Food Trucks! Vendors! Family Fun and MUCH MORE!
Suburban Love 2019
Date: Sunday, June 9th
Time: 1:00 – 5:00
Location: La Cabra Brewing
This yearly event is La Cabra’s way of capping off Philly Beer Week and a way to show the burbs some love. They have invited 10 of their brewing-friends to come over and pour their beer in their backlot. They will have food available, as well as live music by The Commission.
