American Craft Beer Week 2019 is this week and there's no better place to celebrate local beer than at an Orlando brewery!
Raise a glass from May 13th to May 18th at these Central Florida microbrewery events:
Monday, May 13th
Str8 Off Tha Hops Release | 4:00 PM
The tapping of an 8.3% west coast style dry hopped DIPA
Deviant Wolfe Brewing | Sanford
Beer Fest Movie Night | 6:00 PM
The showing of a brew-centric comedy film with Sweet Finish Kettle Corn in the taproom
Bowigens Beer Company | Casselberry
Storm the Castle for Car Night | 7:00 PM
Car night with free food and drink specials at a 2-4-1 church and microbrewery
Castle Church Brewing | Gateway
Tuesday, May 14th
Peaches Come From a Can Release | 3:00 PM
The tapping of a limited release milkshake IPA
Broken Strings Brewery | Downtown Orlando
Vintage Bottle Flight Night | 6:00 PM
$18 flights of rare bottle conditioned Red Cypress beers
Red Cypress Brewery | Winter Springs
Florida Tales Through Ales: American Period | 7:00 PM
Archeologists present history in a brewery taproom
WopsHops Brewing Company | Sanford
Anisocoria Barleywine Tasting | 7:00 PM
Guided tasting of two organic barley wines. Class includes a commemorative tulip glass for $30
Orlando Brewing | SoDo
Beer Knowledge Trivia | 7:30 PM
Test how much you know about liquid bread in a competition hosted by Tasty Trivia
Bowigens Beer Company | Casselberry
Wednesday, May 15th
Keep the Pint | 2:00 PM
Free logo pint glass with the purchase of two drafts
Red Cypress Brewery | Winter Garden
Bless the Rains Release | 3:00 PM
The tapping of a limited release coffee sour
Broken Strings Brewery | Downtown Orlando
Young Executives Trivia Night | 6:45 PM
Networking & trivia night for young professionals
Oviedo Brewing | Oviedo
Bottle Bingo | 7:00 PM
5 fast-paced games of bingo at $2 per card. Chances to win over $500 in cash, beer, and merch
Hourglass Brewing | Longwood
Doughnut & Beer Pairing | 7:00 PM
This $20 pairing includes 4 small pours and 4 mini craft doughnuts
Orlando Brewing | SoDo
Jazz Jam | 7:00 PM
Jam with Michael Hawley Trio + One
Sanford Brewing Company | Sanford
Thursday, May 16th
Sours Just Want to Have Fun Release | 3:00 PM
The tapping of a new rainbow sherbet sour
Broken Strings Brewery | Downtown Orlando
Pints for Paddy Fundraiser | 5:00 PM
An initiative to honor Padraic McCracken's fight with terminal brain cancer. $1 from every pint sold will be donated to fund research programs looking to cure brain cancer
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company | Ivanhoe Village
Writers in the Round | 6:00 PM
Live music event with local singer-songwriters
Hourglass Brewing | Longwood
Bingo with the Brewers | 6:30 PM
Play bingo with head brewer Matt
Deviant Wolfe Brewing | Sanford
Ocean Sun Fun Run | 6:30 PM
Run a 2 or 4-mile route for $2 off your beers after your run
Ocean Sun Brewing | SoDo
Deadly Sins Running Club | 6:30 PM
The weekly run followed by a local craft beer
Deadly Sins Brewing Co | Winter Park
Orlando Runner's Club Run | 7:00 PM
The third Thursday run of a fun fitness and beer group
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company | Ivanhoe Village
Game of Thrones Trivia Night | 7:30 PM
Show off your GoT knowledge for a chance to win prizes
RockPit Brewing | SoDo
Friday, May 17th
Laces Out, Dan! Beer Release | 12:00 PM
The tapping of Jenn Armas' creation, a double Guava NEIPA
Bowigens Beer Company | Casselberry
Hootie Hoo Boysenberry | 3:00 PM
The tapping of a limited release milkshake IPA
Broken Strings Brewery | Downtown Orlando
Ladies' Happier Hour | 4:00 PM
Half off drinks for ladies til 7:00 PM
Hourglass Brewing | Longwood
Yoga Under the Stars | 7:00 PM
Friday night outdoor yoga class that includes a draft for $14 at the door
Orlando Brewing | SoDo
Buzzed: Adult Spelling Bee | 7:00 PM
$10 contest entry fee includes a beer for each round you stay in the spelling bee
Red Cypress Brewery | Winter Springs
3 Bucksworth LIVE | 7:00 PM
Live rock music in the taproom
WopsHops Brewing Company | Sanford
Due North Comedy Show | 9:00 PM
Local comedy showcase hosted by Hennessy Williams and featuring Shaw Smith
Inner Compass Brewing Company | Sanford
Saturday, May 18th
Smokin' Torpedoes | 8:00 PM
Live jazz and blues music in Sanford taproom
Sanford Brewing Company | Sanford
Brews for Brains | 9:00 AM
This street festival will benefit brain cancer research! Expect family-friendly entertainment, live music, and local beer at Brews for Brains
Deviant Wolfe Brewing | Sanford
Liquid Education Beer School | 9:00 AM
Learn all about the art, history, and science of beer at a $30 course that includes extensive tastings and lunch!
Orlando Brewing | SoDo
Hair of the Downward Dog | 11:00 AM
Brewery yoga on the silo lawn. Class is $10 and includes a draft beer
Crooked Can Brewing Company | Winter Garden
Taproom Yoga & Beer | 11:00 AM
$10 class and a complimentary draft
Ocean Sun Brewing | Hourglass
Tweakd Fest 2019 | 11:30 AM
A tap list full of coffee beers made with coffee from Lineage Coffee Roaster
Ten 10 Brewing Company | Mills50
Strawberry Stout Cake Beer Release | 12:00 PM
A limited release milk stout loaded with cacao nibs, vanilla, and strawberries
Bowigens Beer Company | Casselberry
Funky Hoppy Celebration | 12:00 PM
Special releases and a tap list focused on funky sours, juicy IPA and a few dark beers
Red Cypress Brewery | Winter Springs
Books & Brews | 8:00 PM
Readings by authors participating in MegaCon panels as well as by local Orlando-area writers
Dead Lizard Brewing Company | Millenia
Sunday, May 19th
Bow 9 Beermosas | 12:00 PM
Try a local citrus pale ale served with orange juice as a refreshing cap to American Craft Beer Week 2019
Bowigens Beer Company | Casselberry
Nacho Average Sunday | 12:00 PM
Get $3 loaded nachos from Wako Taco when you order a beer
Hourglass Brewing | Longwood
Brewery Tours | 12:00 PM
Take a $5 tour to learn how this local brewery crafts beer and drink a 9oz pour of a draft
Crooked Can Brewing Company | Winter Garden
Sanfording on Sunday | 1:00 PM
Three hours of acoustic entertainment and local beer
Sanford Brewing Company | Sanford
Ukualiens May Jam | 2:00 PM
Ukulele jam in the taproom!
Ten 10 Brewing Company | Mills50
UpCycle Class | 3:00 PM
Learn how to turn used burlap grain bags into reusable shopping bags. The class costs $15 and includes all materials
Dead Lizard Brewing Company | Millenia
Stouts for Snouts | 3:00 PM
This adoption event is a meet & greet with local dogs in need of homes
Orlando Brewing | SoDo
Yappy Hour | 5:00 PM
Bring a good boy (well-behaved dog) to the taproom for $1 off each beer from 5-6PM
Deadly Sins Brewing Co | Winter Park
