Philly Beer Week highlights
By Noah Davis • Mar 4th, 2009 • Category: beer events
In case you’ve been under a rock for the past month (or under the influence since San Francisco Beer Week), we wanted to let you know about Philly Beer Week, which hits the City of Brotherly Love starting on Friday. The second annual celebration of all things beer features over 650 events, so to help you decide what to attend, we picked some of our favorites. Feel free to let us know what you’re attending in the comments section.
Friday, March 6
What: Maudite Midnight Madness
Where: Devils Den
1148 S. 11th Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19147
Why: Because you have to kick Philly Beer Week in style.
Saturday, March 7
What: New Holland’s Burlesque Show
Where: P.O.P.E.
1501 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, Pa 19147
Why: Because there’s no better combination than Burlesque and beer.
Sunday, March 8
What: Extreme Beer and Extreme Wii Sports with Boulder Beer
Where: The Institute
549 N 12th St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19123
Why: Because it’s important to stay in shape.
Monday, March 9
What: Dogfish Head Tasting
Where: Misconduct Tavern
1511 Locust St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19102
Why: Because at least one thing here will blow you away. Probably many more than one.
Tuesday, March 10
What: Meet 12 Percent Imports
Where: Eulogy Belgian Tavern
136 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
Why: Because go big or go home.
Wednesday, March 11
What: Revolution was brewing! Ales & recipes of Washington, Jefferson & Franklin
Where: City Tavern
138 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
Why: Because everyone loves a history lesson.
Thursday, March 12
What: Sweet 16 Competition of California Craft Beers, North vs. South
Where: Tir Na Nog
1600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19103
Why: Because there’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.
Friday, March 13
What: Friday the Thirteenth: Bulls, Blood, & Bud
Where: The Khyber
52 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
Why: Because it’s better than seeing “Friday the 13th” in theaters.
Saturday, March 14
What: The Brewery Bike Ride
Where: Starts at Nodding Head
1516 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Why: Because bicycles, bicycles, bicycles
Sunday, March 15
What: Sly Fox and The St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Where: Kite and Key
1836 Callowhill St.
Philadelphia, Pa 19130
Why: Because St. Patty’s Day!
Noah Davis edits DRAFTMag.com.
