It’s finally the weekend! Regardless of what part of the keystone state you live in, we’ve got your weekend plans covered. Here are some of the best beer related events coming up this weekend.
EASTERN PA
Sweets & Stouts
Enjoy a mid-afternoon sweet treat at the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest Sweets & Stouts tasting on Saturday, Feb. 10th. Indulge in complimentary dessert samples from Franklin Fountain, Garces Group, and Chickie’s & Pete’s, as well as complimentary beer and wine samples. The event is FREE and open to the public. Samples available while supplies last.
Yoga at the Castle
First Yoga, then beer. Crowded Castle is proud to be hosting this wonderful event on Saturday, Feb. 10th. Come workout, then hang out, drink some beer, and get a brewery tour. Purchase tickets ahead of time for $25.00.
Cupid’s Bar Crawl
The West Chester Gateway Coalition invites you and your valentines out for an evening of fun and games. Join them on Saturday, Feb. 10th as they crawl through some of West Chester’s finest watering holes. First stop will be Split Rail Tavern, second The Social Lounge, and they will wrap up at Side Bar. Food and drink specials at each stop, along with some Valentine’s Day trivia fun, prizes and more!
CENTRAL PA
Beginners Beer Brewing Class
Ever wanted to get into home brewing? Now is your chance. Take this Beginners Beer Brewing Class at Lancaster Homebrew this weekend! Learn how to brew your own beer at home! It’s fun and easy! Meet at 10:00 AM on Saturday, Feb. 10th.
Winterfest 2018
The folks at Hunger-N-Thirst have been cellaring some kegs for the last few years and are eager to see the results! Join them on Saturday, Feb.10th starting at 11am for their FIRST EVER edition of Winterfest. It will feature kegs from the cellar and some seasonal high gravity brews.
All Grain Brewing Class
Bailee’s Homebrew is hosting an all-grain class that will have a step-by-step demonstration of how to brew beer from using base grains. They will provide a clear explanation of those steps, as well as the equipment used during the process. The class is being held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 10th.
WESTERN PA
Southern Tier One Year Anniversary
All weekend long join Southern Tier Brewing as they celebrate their 1 year anniversary in Pittsburgh! Friday they will host a special Coffee Blonde Release plus Brewer’s Happy Hour from 4-7 pm. Saturday they’ll throw a Blackwater Sweet/ Birthday Party! Then join them for Sunday Funday! Bring your friends and spend the day playing your favorite board games PLUS some special interactive games with their staff.
Rhapsody in Brew: Home Brew Competition
Join the ESO on Saturday, Feb. 10th for Rhapsody in Brew! A home brew competition event to benefit the Edgewood Symphony! Local brewers will compete for home brew superiority while local favorite FlowerChild will be on tap to jam the night away! Food trucks will be waiting for you to soak up those brews!
South Side 5k Tour & Brews
Come explore this lively and eclectic Pittsburgh neighborhood, from the waterfront trail to historic Carson Street on Sunday Feb. 11th. Runners will get the chance to learn about the history of the South Side and its steel mills, as well as a few of the many murals along the way. They will run at a casual pace, to accommodate all abilities on this guided tour. Afterwards, enjoy a half sandwich plus beer (or soda and side) at Carson Street Deli.
