Friends, craft beer lovers – Today kicks off American Craft Beer Week. It is an opportunity for small and independent craft brewers and the community of better beer retailers to celebrate the country's ever-expanding beer culture.
Get out to one of the events below, or pick up a new six-pack at Wegman's, Al's of Hampden, Brass Rail or another local retailer. Whether you're looking to try a new style of beer or discover a new favorite brewery, this week is a great chance to expand your taste buds and appreciate the nuances and hand-crafted flavor of craft beer.
Click through for a week's worth of Craft Beer Week events:
Lancaster Dispensing Company
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15
Troegs Brewing Company
Featuring HopBack firkin, plus Sunshine Pils, Java Head Stout and Nugget Nectar on tap. Plus, keep your glass.
The Fridge
6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16
Troegs Brewing Company
Featuring Flying Mouflan firkin, plus Sunshine Pils, Java Head Stout and Nugget Nectar on tap. Keep the glass.
Brewhouse Grille
6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16
Victory Brewing Company
Featuring Saison Du Buff (Victory/Stone/Dogfish Head collaboration) and Headwaters on tap. Keep the glass.
McGrath's Pub
5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17
Troegs Brewing Company
Featuring Pale Ale firkin, Hopback cask, plus Nugget Nectar and Dreamweaver on tap. Keep the glass.
Gingerbread Man Downtown
6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17
Long Trail/Otter Creek/Wolaver's
Featuring Long Trail Imperial Porter, Otter Creek Spring Bock and Wolaver's Oatmeal Stout on tap. Keep the glass.
Anthony's Micro Pub
6 p.m. Friday, May 18
Victory Brewing Company
Featuring Saison Du Buff (Victory/Stone/Dogfish Head collaboration), St. Boisterous, Braumeister Pils and Harvest Ale on tap. Keep the glass.
