The Nation’s Largest and Oldest Beer Week Safely Returns June 4 to 13, 2021
Philly Loves Beer is excited to announce Philly Beer Week is back and will take place from June 4th to 13th, 2021. The tagline for Philly Beer Week 2021, “It’s Essential,” captures the spirit and intent of the nation’s largest and oldest Beer Week to stimulate the local economy, safely unite our community, showcase a fantastic selection of local beers, and celebrate the beer world as a whole.
Philly Beer Week is essential as an opportunity for servers, bartenders, keg washers, kitchen staff, bar managers, and many more to get back to work. Philly Beer Week spurs consumer demand throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs with creative, entertaining, and educational events, dinners, and beer releases, safely allowing us to gather and interact as a beer-loving community.
This year, Opening Tap, the grand kickoff, and typically the most widely-attended event, will be an interactive and virtual evening highlighting participating breweries, bars, and venues where participants can ‘tap,’ toast, and celebrate the resurgence of Philly’s beer-drinking community. As in past years, Philly Beer Week will boast a wide variety of events including educational seminars, tap takeovers, beer dinners, tastings, happy hours, charitable endeavors, live music, small outdoor gatherings, and pet/family-friendly functions. All events and attendees must follow local health and governmental guidelines and safety protocols.
“Philly Beer Week has always been an integral component of Philadelphia’s incredible beer-drinking culture. Not only is it the best week of the year, but 2021 holds a special significance as a launchpad to reinvigorate Philadelphia’s food and drink community, drawing people back to breweries, bars, and events safely to celebrate beer as a community,” says Christina Dowd, executive director of Philly Loves Beer, the non-profit organization that runs Philly Beer Week.
Philly Loves Beer will host a virtual industry gathering on May 4, 2021, for breweries, restaurants, and bars interested in hosting events during Philly Beer Week. The organization will host a discussion of best practices, share compliance policies for venues and organizations, and celebrate the industry coming together to renew a shared commitment to keeping Philadelphia the best beer-drinking city. To register, owners and operators can contact Christina Dowd, Executive Director of Philly Loves Beer.
