Opening Tap 2012

Philly Beer Week's Opening Tap is June 1 2012

 

Keg tapping ceremony with Mayor Nutter and the Hammer of Glory

  
Opening Tap overlooking Independence Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets on sale now!

Kick off the world's largest beer celebration of its kind with a festival like no other. Welcome the arrival of the Hammer of Glory from its daylong relay through the streets of Philadelphia, cheer award-winning brewers and watch Mayor Nutter smash open the first official keg of the week: Brotherly Suds 3.

It's a can't-miss toast to America's Best Beer-Drinking City... and it all happens on Independence Mall in the shadow of the Liberty Bell.

Josh Lawrence

 

Friday, June 1, 2012
Opening Ceremony - FREE - 7 p.m.

Independence Mall - 6th & Market streets.

Opening ceremony with the Hammer of Glory, The Third Annual Philadelphia Inquirer Brew-vitational awards PLUS the incredible sounds of Josh Lawrence and the New Quartet.

Festival admission - $40 - 7:30 p.m.
Independence Visitor Center

Don't miss Philly Beer Week's opening festival with ample samples from the region's top breweries. Micros... brewpubs... nanos - they'll   be pouring the finest ales and lagers, including seasonals and one-off's. Live music with The Flathead Gang, food (additional price), surprises with keepsake sampling cup.The Flathead Gang

VIP Session - $75 - 6:30 p.m.
One-hour limited audience tasting session, featuring a selection of special beers paired with complimentary beer-friendly food. All VIPs receive a souvenir drinking glass plus gift bag.

VIP with Forum of the Gods Package - $100

Forum held Wednesday, June 6, 2 p.m., at Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant
Make sure you're in the room for Philly Beer Week's signature panel featuring beer world luminaries. Last year's highly praised Forum sold out early. This pre-sale opportunity guarantees you a seat!Drink Up!

Designated Driver - $25
Bring a non-drinking partner to Opening Tap and get home safely. Complimentary soft drinks with Philly Beer Week DD t-shirt.

 

 

With the region's finest breweries!

The Brew Works

Evil Genius
Full Pint

Free Will
Neshaminy Creek

 
   
 
...and more to come!
       
       
       


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