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
4th Annual HOP Party
On Saturday May 18th, Levante Brewing (West Chester) is blowing out their 4th year of Elevating Your Craft experience. They are celebrating their loving community by Helping Other People (H.O.P.) The brewery asks that you bring 5 non-perishable food items (preferably not glass containers) and they’ll help you get the party started with a 10 oz. pour of your choice, as a thank you for supporting the Chester County Food Bank and Fiorenza’s Food For Friends.
Girls Pint Out Social at Pink Pinafore Beer Release
Join Girls Pint Out Lehigh Valley in celebrating the release of Pink Pinafore, a 5.1% French-style Grisette that was brewed in collaboration with Pink Boots Society Philadelphia Chapter and the U Sciences at Weyerbacher Brewing (Easton). The group will be hosting a social along with a tour and Q& at the brewery.
Drink Puppies Pet Beers 2.0
J & Co Dog Rescue will yet again be bringing their adoptable puppies to the Conshohocken Brewing Company off the Schuylkill River Trail in Conshohocken for you to pet and drink with! Please drop in for a drink and puppy love on Sunday, May 19th between 12-4pm! Invite your friends to meet the pups too!
CENTRAL PA
Sip at SoMa with East End Brewing Co.
Join Sip @ soma in Harrisburg with East End Brewing from May 16-18! East End is bringing a select line up of beers on tap to bring the spirit of The ‘Burgh to downtown Harrisburg for a full weekend! PLUS: East End also will offer bottles, cans, and some limited shwag for takeaway sales.
Triple Crown Viewing Party at Wacker
Wacker Brewing (Lancaster) is hosting a special party for each race of the Triple Crown. And the first party is this Saturday, May 18th for the Preakness Stakes! The brewery will be slinging $3 drafts and Thistle Finch Distillery will be serving Mint Juleps, Whiskey Sours, and Gin Rickeys.
BBQ Feast
Come join Spring Gate Vineyard (Harrisburg) for their May BBQ Feast during their Strawberry Festival! There will be a great selection of food, music, wine, craft beer, craft cider and an all-around fun time! As with all of their events, there is no ticket and everything is à la carte. The event takes place Saturday, May 18th.
WESTERN PA
Hitchhiker 5th Anniversary
Happy 5th Anniversary Hitchhiker Brewing (Pittsburgh)! The brewery is celebrating Saturday, May 18th with 3 beer releases. “How Many Planets?” (Double IPA) and “Breakfast Buffet” (Imperial Stout) and “Whole Punch, Hawaiian Punch” (Milkshake IPA) will be released on draft and in 16oz cans. Cans will be available in 4-Packs, 12-Packs, and cases at both tap rooms.
What I Should Have Done Was
Join this panel discussion at Apis Mead (Carnegie) on the business of craft beer. Hear from regional professionals on the ins and outs of owning and operating a brewery. This panel discussion is in part a fundraiser for Pink Boots Society – Pittsburgh. Suggested donation of $5 will be accepted at the door.
3rd Annual Beer Coaster
Join the Lake Erie Ale Trail brewers on Saturday, May 18th for a day of rides at the park, paired nicely with local craft beer, gourmet hot dogs and live entertainment. Beer & Wiener Tasting: $25 Beer, Wieners & Ride-a-Rama: $45
