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Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival 2025

FIRESTONE WALKER ANNOUNCES BREWERY LINEUP FOR 2025 INVITATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL

All-Star Cast of 65+ Breweries from Around the World—Most Ever for Legendary Beer Festival; Tickets on Sale February 5

Paso Robles, CA: Firestone Walker today announced the lineup for the 2025 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival happening on Saturday, May 31, featuring an all-star cast of more than 65 breweries from around the world. The lineup includes 15 first-time breweries and marks the most ever for what is renowned as “the best beer fest in the West.” Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. PST on February 5, 2025. The complete list of breweries and ticket information are available at FirestoneWalker.com.

“The Firestone Walker Beer Festival attracts the best breweries in the world for a one-of-a-kind celebration of beer culture,” said Firestone Walker Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It reflects our passion for supporting the ancient art of brewing, which is founded on community and bringing people together.”

The 2025 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival will feature more than 300 highly curated beers; fresh bites from more than 20 award-winning restaurants; “Behind the Beer” brewer panel sessions moderated by the Brewing Network; and live music performances

To celebrate the 2025 fest, Firestone Walker will release “Wandering Don IPA”—the limited-edition official 2025 fest beer made in collaboration with Odell Brewing Company in Ft. Collins, Colorado, brewed with an artful blend of old and new school hops to create a singular take on the West Coast IPA style. Firestone Walker will also host a weekend celebration with a Brewery Block Party on Friday before the fest featuring live music, special brews and barbecue, followed by a “Brews & Brekky” Brunch at the brewery on Sunday.

International Flavors & Community Roots

Attending breweries at the 2025 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival include first-time participants such as Minoh from Osaka, Japan; Hoppy People from Sierre, Switzerland; Horus Aged Ales from Oceanside, California; Panimoyhtiö Tuju from Finland; Single Hill Brewing from Yakima, Washington; Moksa Brewing Company from Rocklin, California; Uncharted Brew Co. from Antwerpen, Belgium; Alma Mader Brewing from Kansas City, Missouri; and Lawson’s Finest Liquids from Waitsfield, Vermont. A complete list of the breweries attending the 2025 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest can be viewed on the event page.

Since its inaugural event in 2012, the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival has become renowned as one of the world’s most esteemed beer festivals. Proceeds from the fest continue to benefit Paso Robles Pioneer Day, a beloved local nonprofit, as well as other local nonprofits such as the Central Coast Honor Flight, Estrella Warbird Museum and youth sports leagues.

“Paso Robles Pioneer Day Committee is very appreciative of the ongoing partnership with Firestone Walker,” said Sarah Kramer, Chairperson of the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival committee. “Our partnership makes sense as the pioneers of Paso Robles and Firestone Walker both have roots as farmers and ranchers. This partnership has allowed us to continue the now 95-year-old tradition of providing a day of community, friendship and commemoration of the heritage of the Paso Robles area.”

Added Nick Firestone, “This is the 12th edition of the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival, and it just keeps getting better. It continues to be an impactful community event, and we’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our friends to stage a celebration of beer culture like no other.”

Pics via Beer Street Journal, 2017

L-R: Lauren Salazar (New Belgium), Cory King (Side Project), Alex Wallash (Rare Barrel)

David Stein, Creature Comforts co-founder

by Reid Ramsay January 31, 2025

Max’s Taphouse 21st Annual Belgian Beer Festival

Max’s Taphouse is thrilled to host its 21st Annual Belgian Beer Festival, set to take place from Friday, February 14 through Monday, February 17, 2025.

This highly anticipated event will commence daily at 11:00 AM at Max’s Taphouse, located at 737 S. Broadway in Baltimore’s historic Fell’s Point neighborhood.

Renowned for its extensive beer selection, Max’s Taphouse will showcase an unparalleled array of Belgian brews during the festival. Attendees can look forward to sampling over 100 Belgian draft beers and a curated selection of specialty bottles, many of which are rarely available outside of Belgium. In addition to the exceptional beer offerings, the festival will feature a Belgian-inspired food menu, including crispy Belgian Frites.

To enhance the festival experience, Max’s Taphouse has partnered with local hotels to offer discounted accommodations for attendees. Special room blocks are available at the newly renovated Admiral Fell Inn and the Inn at Henderson’s Wharf. For booking details, please visit Max’s Taphouse’s Facebook event page.

Admission to the Belgian Beer Festival is free, and guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Friday and Saturday will offer early admission tickets at 10am. At this time, Friday’s tickets are sold out but few remain for Saturday. Early Admission tickets guarantee guests seats at the main bar and first opportunity at purchasing exclusive pours.

Images below via Max’s Taphouse

by Reid Ramsay January 31, 2025

Athens Beer Fest 2025

Athens Beer Fest returns again for 2025

Kick off the spring season by sampling the latest and greatest beers from some of your favorite regional breweries at the Annual Athens Beer Fest, benefiting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Grab a glass, pull up a chair, sit back, and enjoy an afternoon of live music, food trucks, and more!

Athens Beer Fest benefits The Classic Center Cultural Foundation, which awards over $60,000 in grants and annual hospitality education, performing, and visual arts scholarships.

Beer Vendors
Past years’ participants have included:

ABV: Bold Rock Hard Cider/Southern Tier Brewing
Akademia Brewing Co.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures
Athentic Brewing Co.
Athletic Brewing Co.
Bells Brewing
Braselton Brewing Co.
Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
Delirium
Fall Line Brewing Co.
Fire Maker Brewing Co.
Hi-Wire Brewing
Liquid Death Water
New Belgium Brewing
Normaltown Brewing Co.
Printers Ale
Southern Brewing
South Main Brewing
Terrapin Beer Co.
The Nations Brewing Co.
Tucker Brewing
UrbanTree Hard Cider
Victory
Wild Leap Brew Co.

Food Vendors
Grab some grub with your beer with options like BBQ, burgers, and wings!Entertainment
Enjoy live entertainment while sipping your beer – stay tuned for details!Packages:
Pours & Pints Package
Includes:

by Reid Ramsay January 31, 2025

Suwanee Beer Fest 2025

Suwanee Beer Fest returns to Town Center Park on Saturday, March 15th ready to paint the town green as Gwinnett’s largest St. Patrick’s Day party.

The public is invited to partake in the ultimate selection of more than 400 craft beers from around the country. This event is 21 and over only. General Admission tickets start at $60 with the price increasing in February. General Admission includes unlimited samples of 400+ craft beers, live music, festival games such as cornhole, giant Jenga and mobile axe throwing, food trucks, local artists and vendors. The Georgia Beer Garden will also return, featuring over 70 of our favorite homegrown plus up and coming Peach State breweries. There will also be seltzers, wines, ready-to-drink cocktails, and a selection of liquors from Sugar Hill Distillery and Legends Distillery.
When is it?

VIP 12:00pm-5:00pm
General Admission 1:00pm-5:00pm

$135 VIP Experience – 1 hour early entry at noon. Limited, rare & exclusive beers. Access to a private dining & tasting area. Unlimited access to all areas of the event. Private VIP restrooms. Specialty beers brewed exclusively for the festival. A delicious food spread catered by Marlow’s Tavern. Festival T-shirt.

General Admission – $65 (2/2), $70 (2/23), $75 (3/15)

This year’s festival returns with extra enthusiasm and event organizers are pulling out all of the stops. More beer (including over 70 Georgia breweries), more entertainment, great food and awesome vendors will make this event one to remember.

So, grab your best St. Paddy’s Day gear and get ready to celebrate all things beer!

by Reid Ramsay January 31, 2025

Georgia Craft Brewers Festival 2025

Get ready to join in the fun at The Official Festival of Georgia Craft Beer! This year, we’re bringing the ultimate craft beer experience to Woodstock, GA! Whether you’re a beer lover or just love a good time, this event has something for everyone!

Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Time: 1–5 PM (VIP entry at 12 PM)
Location: Woodstock, GA

What to Expect:

50+ Georgia Breweries pouring 150+ unique beers
Exclusive collaboration beers you will only find here
Special guest beverages including spirits and wine
Local food trucks serving up delicious eats
Live music to keep the good vibes flowing
A Makers Market featuring local artisans and crafts
Grab your crew, share with your friends, and don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of Georgia’s craft beer!

Let’s raise a glass together in Woodstock – see you there!

This event is organized by and supports the non-profit Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, which is dedicated to serving Independent Craft Breweries! In addition to supporting the brewing industry across the state, the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild advocates for changes to beer laws to help local breweries not just survive, but thrive!

General Admission Tickets includes:
All beer samples
Entertainment
Souvenir acrylic glass

$45 Early Bird (12/12- 1/18)
$55 Advance (1/19 – 3/18)
$65 GA (3/19 – 4/18)

VIP Tickets includes (only 100 available):

Sponsored by: Snooze an A.M. Eatery
Early entry at 12pm
All beer samples
Entertainment
Souvenir acrylic glass
Special VIP pint glass (pick up on your way out)
Catering
VIP only area (with restrooms)
Event t-shirt

$105 Early Bird VIP (12/12 – 1/18)
$115 Advance Early Bird (1/19 – 3/18)
$125 VIP (3/19 -4/18)

21+ Event: no kids, no babies, no pets. Rain or shine, no refunds. Alcohol will stop pouring at 4:45pm. We reserve the right to cut off anyone at anytime. Water will be provided.

Images from the last festival in 2024, taken by Beer Street Journal