https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/search?format=rss&page=2&radius=30 LocalBrews.Beer - Find Local Breweries and Beer Events en October 16, 2026 · Denver, CO The loudest beer festival on the calendar is heading back to Colorado. Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest: Denver returns for its fifth round on Friday and Saturday, December 4-5, 2026, at the Fillmore Auditorium. The beer lineup Pours are presented by 3 Floyds Brewing of Indiana. Featured breweries and a meadery include WarPigs Brewing (IN), XUL Beer Company (TN), Brimming Horn Meadery (DE), Bear Cult Brewing Co. (DE), Odell Brewing Co. (CO), Zymos Brewing (CO), Surly Brewing Co. (MN), and Left Hand Brewing (CO), plus pours from Denver's Ratio Beerworks. The music Crossover thrash legends Suicidal Tendencies headline Friday, December 4, joined by Pig Destroyer (a 25th anniversary Prowler in the Yard set), Cro-Mags (a 40th anniversary The Age of Quarrel set), Black Breath, and Haggus. Southern doom supergroup Down headlines Saturday, December 5, in their first Denver appearance in over 12 years, with Kylesa, Wayfarer, Intronaut, and In the Company of Serpents. An official pre-fest at Ratio Beerworks on Larimer Street on Thursday, December 3, features Clusterfux, Axeslasher, and Victim of Fire. Entry to the pre-fest comes with the three-day pass, which Decibel says is down to very limited numbers. How tickets work The "Metal and Beer" ticket includes the day's show plus unlimited sampling in an official festival cup, while the "Just Metal" ticket covers the show only. Single-day, two-day, and three-day options are on sale, and all tickets are 21+. Decibel notes that some high-ABV pours may be ticketed in limited numbers. Bottom line If your ideal beer festival comes with a mosh pit, the Fillmore on December 4-5 is where Denver's heaviest weekend of the year happens. Sources: Decibel Magazine event page and festival announcements (decibelmagazine.com), and Live Nation. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/decibel-metal-and-beer-fest-hits-denvers-fillmore-dec-4-5 9b4a083fe5045386621ccbf6bb01abcb Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:46:35 +0000 Beer Festivals October 16, 2026 · Rapid City, SD South Dakota's largest beer festival is back for year nine. The Mountain West Beer Fest returns Saturday, November 14, 2026, to Rushmore Hall inside The Monument, 444 Mount Rushmore Road North in downtown Rapid City. 80-plus breweries, 200-plus pours Organizers expect more than 80 breweries pouring over 200 beers, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks, with local and regional brewers front and center. Food trucks and bar games round out the afternoon, and the Visit Rapid City listing calls out Human Foosball, cornhole, and beer yoga. Schedule and ticket levels VIP doors and sampling open at noon, with one hour of early admission, unlimited sampling, VIP area access, and lunch served from noon to 2 p.m. General admission sampling starts at 1 p.m. A non-sampling ticket is also offered for designated drivers and friends who just want the atmosphere, with entry at 1 p.m. Everything wraps at 5 p.m. Good to know The festival is indoors, so the November weather is not a factor. Everyone must be 21 or older to attend. The event is owned and operated by The HomeSlice Group, and tickets are sold through The Monument box office. Bottom line If you want a single afternoon that covers the beer of the Black Hills and the wider Mountain West, Rushmore Hall on November 14 is the place to be. Sources: Mountain West Beer Fest official site (mountainwestbeerfest.com), The Monument event page, and Visit Rapid City. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/mountain-west-beer-fest-returns-to-rapid-city-nov-14 56dbbe315d23b2567750127f17457a86 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:46:32 +0000 Beer Festivals October 13, 2026 · Pottsville, PA America's oldest operating brewery is getting into the candy aisle. D.G. Yuengling & Son releases Peanut Butter Porter, number 19 in its small-batch Eagle Series, on Thursday, October 15 at the Yuengling Gift Shop in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Beer purchases run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., while supplies last. A peanut butter cup in porter form Yuengling built the new beer on the roasted malt character of its Dark Brewed Porter, then added roasted peanut and cocoa flavors with a peanut butter cup in mind. The brewery describes fresh peanut butter on the nose, creamy, nutty flavors, and subtle chocolate notes, finishing malty and balanced rather than overly sweet. The release artwork sums it up in three words: rich, creamy, smooth. Yuengling has not listed an ABV in its announcement. Part of a year of Eagle Series drops The Eagle Series is Yuengling's rotating run of limited, small-batch specialty beers, released at the brewery in Pottsville. This year's lineup on the brewery's Pottsville event calendar has included Bourbon Barrel in January, Strawberry Blonde Ale in February, a Stout in March, Polska Pilsner in April, and Blueberry in September. After Peanut Butter Porter, the next release on the calendar is a Cranberry Sour on Thursday, November 19. Where to find it Pottsville: the Yuengling Gift Shop at 420 Mahantongo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901, on Thursday, October 15. Beer purchases run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Music Madness Trivia runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Tampa: Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen at the brewery's Tampa location, 11109 North 30th Street, taps the beer the same evening from 6 to 10 p.m. The Draft Haus says it has only a limited number of kegs, with VIP Access sign-ups in the gift shop from 6 to 7 p.m. and music bingo starting at 7 p.m. Brewery pages on Local Brews: https://localbrews.beer/businesses/yuengling-brewery-pottsville and https://localbrews.beer/businesses/d-g-yuengling-and-son-inc Bottom line Eagle Series beers are small batches sold while supplies last, so if you want a taste of Peanut Butter Porter, plan to be in Pottsville or at the Tampa Draft Haus on Thursday and go early. Sources: Yuengling Pottsville Event Schedule (yuengling.com), Yuengling release announcement via Skook News (October 5, 2026), Breweries in PA (October 5, 2026), Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen event listing on Eventbrite. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/yuengling-pours-peanut-butter-porter-in-pottsville-oct-15 410a05199753ec14a12bfed92c13e07d Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:17:06 +0000 Beer Team News October 12, 2026 · Mesa, AZ Arizona's craft beer community has a new Halloween home. The Arizona Craft Beer Fest, celebrating the 5th annual AZ Craft Beer Awards from PHOENIX magazine and the Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild, lands Saturday, October 31, 2026, at The Post and Macdonald Plaza in Downtown Mesa, 26 North Macdonald. Timing and tickets VIP entry starts at 11 a.m. with 25 drink tickets (5 ounces each) and a commemorative sample glass. General admission starts at noon with 20 tickets and a glass. Late admission starts at 1 p.m. with 15 tickets and a glass. The fest wraps at 4 p.m. Ticket prices run about $20 to $68 including fees, depending on tier. Who is pouring Early brewery signups include Phantom Fox, Hundred Mile, Sana Sana Cerveceria, O.H.S.O., The Brewery at Tirrito Farm, Desert Monks, Barrio, Lumberyard, High Tanks, AZ LOC Ale, SanTan, Pinnacle, Vulture Peak, Saddle Mountain, and Greenwood, with more still joining. Food trucks on the list include Eighty Twenty Burgers, Desert Burn Hot Chicken, Pelon's, The Dog Father Gourmet, and California Tacos. A portion of proceeds supports the Arizona Craft Brewer's Guild and the awards competition. House rules Ages 21+ only with ID checks for everyone. Pretzel necklaces and Halloween costumes are welcome. No pets, no kids under 21, and no outside food beyond empty or factory-sealed water bottles. Bottom line For a Halloween Saturday of Arizona's best award-winning beer in a brand-new Downtown Mesa home, The Post on October 31 is the stop. Sources: PHOENIX magazine ticket page and Visit Mesa event listing. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/arizona-craft-beer-fest-moves-to-downtown-mesa-oct-31 12f743edf866f7a7ff81368543dcd1a1 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:54:24 +0000 Beer Festivals October 12, 2026 · Washington, DC The DC Beer Festival is back at Nationals Park on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with two tasting sessions and more than 80 craft breweries pouring across the ballpark at 1500 South Capitol Street SE. Two sessions at Nats Park Sessions run noon to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. General admission is $55 and includes unlimited samples from the brewery lineup, plus live music, a dueling piano bar, and food trucks (food sold separately). The event is rain or shine. What to know before you go It is a 21+ event. No infants, toddlers, or pets. Nationals Park bag rules apply, so plan a clear bag or use Binbox storage outside Center Field Gates. Designated driver tickets are not offered for this festival. Parking is available at Lot C for $35 (card only), and a Metro stop sits close by. Bottom line For a full afternoon or evening of D.C. craft beer inside a major league ballpark, Nationals Park on November 7 is the stop. Sources: DC Beer Festival official site (dcbeerfestival.com). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/dc-beer-fest-returns-to-nationals-park-nov-7 2bec3f7f8208e144c8fa1484d642eb47 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:53:07 +0000 Beer Festivals October 12, 2026 · Chicago, IL Barrel-aged beer fans have their biggest weekend of the year locked in. The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer, better known as FoBAB, returns Friday and Saturday, November 13-14, 2026, to Credit Union 1 Arena at 525 South Racine Avenue in Chicago. Two sessions, 250-plus pours Each session features more than 250 expertly crafted beers, ciders, meads, and perries across 13 style categories. Everything is wood- or barrel-aged, and many pours are brewed exclusively for the festival. General admission is $85. Session 1 runs Friday, November 13, from 6-10 p.m., with ImBIBE early entry at 5 p.m. Session 2 runs Saturday, November 14, from 1-5 p.m., with ImBIBE early entry at noon. Lager Lounge and Green Room Tickets include access to the second-floor Lager Lounge, stocked with lighter pours from dozens of Illinois breweries and a bird's-eye view of the festival floor. New this year is a limited Green Room ticket at $250 with private access, lager cans, a private water station, a concession food stipend, exclusive glassware, a FoBAB bag and koozie, plus a private outdoor fire pit. Awards and raffles Before the festival, expert judges medal gold, silver, and bronze across the 13 categories, plus Best in Show. The awards ceremony lands during Session 2 and streams on the FoBAB site and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild YouTube channel. Early bird ticket buyers, skip-the-line raffles, and Ultimate FoBAB Upgrade raffles add more chances to sharpen the day. Bottom line If wood and barrel-aged beer is your lane, Credit Union 1 Arena on November 13-14 is the stop, with two full sessions and more than 250 pours waiting. Sources: Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer official site (fobab.com). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/festival-of-wood-barrel-aged-beer-returns-to-chicago-nov-13-14 62509b585210b8dd3e871ca3c23f186b Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:52:51 +0000 Beer Festivals October 7, 2026 · Syracuse, NY The 13th annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival returns Saturday, November 21, 2026, to the historic Landmark Theatre, 362 South Salina Street in downtown Syracuse. More than 45 breweries from every region of the state will pour, and organizers say brewery owners and staff do the pouring, not volunteers. Timing and tickets The festival runs 4-8 p.m. with unlimited 3-ounce samples. General admission is $60 plus tax and includes a 7-ounce tasting glass. GA tickets bought in person at Middle Ages Brewing are $65 cash with tax included, which skips online fees. Designated driver tickets are $15 and include a lounge with non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. It is a 21+ event. VIP and a pre-fest run VIP tickets are $104 plus tax and limited to 80 spots. They add a 2:30 p.m. New York beer and barbecue pairing at Middle Ages Brewing with dishes from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, plus VIP glassware, swag, and VIP-only pours at the fest. Before that, the 2nd annual NY Craft Beer Run starts at Middle Ages at 1 p.m., a $20 add-on with a 1- or 3-mile loop and a post-run pint. Bottom line For a single-evening tour of New York State beer under one historic roof, the Landmark Theatre on November 21 is the stop, and VIP space is limited. Sources: New York State Brewers Association festival page. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/new-york-state-craft-brewers-festival-returns-to-syracuses-landmark-theatre-nov-21 bfaa2ace1082af90074d02006690ddb2 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:11:56 +0000 Beer Festivals October 7, 2026 · Jacksonville, FL The Florida Brewers Guild brings Jax Beer Fest back on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Avenue North in Jacksonville. The afternoon features 25-plus breweries from Jacksonville and across Florida, food vendors, and brewers on hand to talk about their beer. Timing and tickets General admission runs 2-5 p.m., and VIP gets in an hour early at 1 p.m. Every ticket comes with a limited-edition 5-ounce tasting cup and unlimited tastes. Regular pricing is $40 for GA and $50 for VIP, rising to $50 and $60 at the door. Designated drivers get in free with no ticket needed. Good to know Myrtle Avenue Brewing stays open to the public during the fest, and families are welcome in the brewery, but festival samples require a wristband and ticket buyers must be 21+ with ID. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed. The event is held rain or shine, and organizers say the brewery list is coming soon. Bottom line Jax Beer Fest is a compact, guild-run sampler of Florida craft beer on November 21, and buying ahead saves $10 over door prices. Sources: Florida Brewers Guild Jax Beer Fest ticket page. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/jax-beer-fest-pours-at-myrtle-avenue-brewing-nov-21 4851be13cf2335c7f889d389d219fb24 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:07:13 +0000 Beer Festivals October 6, 2026 · Hood River and Astoria, OR Two Oregon breweries on opposite ends of the Columbia River started from the exact same recipe and went their own way. pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River and Fort George Brewery in Astoria release a pair of companion IPAs on Thursday, October 8: Vacation Destination, a West Coast IPA from pFriem, and Destination Vacation, a Hazy IPA from Fort George. Both are 7.0% ABV and arrive on draft and in 16 oz four-packs. One build, two directions The breweries agreed on a shared grist and hop bill, then brewed independently. Both beers use Pilsner and pale malts with malted and unmalted wheat, hopped with Eclipse, Krush, Citra Cryo, and Simcoe. Everything after that, including yeast, fermentation, and dry hopping, was left to each brewery. pFriem went for clarity and snap. Vacation Destination is a bright, straw-colored West Coast IPA with hot-side hop additions, a clean, attenuated fermentation, piney Simcoe and sharp citrus up front, and a bone-dry, bitter finish. Fort George went the other way. Destination Vacation uses a different yeast strain and heavy dry hopping for an opaque, soft-bodied Hazy IPA where the bitterness is rounded off and Eclipse and Krush show up as mandarin and ripe stone fruit. Two Oregon getaways The names nod to where each brewery lives: Hood River in the Columbia River Gorge and Astoria on the Oregon Coast. "We encourage you to try them side by side or maybe even better to have an excuse to go to Hood River and/or Astoria," said Josh Pfriem, co-founder and brewmaster at pFriem. Brian Bovenizer, director of sales and marketing at Fort George, summed it up: "One's hazy, the other is clear." The breweries are also running a free-entry sweepstakes for a weekend in either town, open through December 1, 2026 to entrants 21 and older. Where to find them Both beers pour starting October 8 at the pFriem and Fort George tasting rooms, then roll out through October to select retailers and draft accounts in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Southern California. Release parties are planned at pFriem's Milwaukie tasting room on October 8 from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by 1847 Taproom from 5 to 7 p.m.; at the Fort George Brewpub in Astoria on October 10, with a pre-party ahead of a 5 p.m. stop at Bridge and Tunnel; and at Seattle's Queen Anne Beer Hall on October 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. Brewery pages on Local Brews: https://localbrews.beer/businesses/pfriem-family-brewers and https://localbrews.beer/businesses/fort-george-brewery Bottom line Grab one of each and taste them side by side. It is a rare chance to see how much a brewery's process, not just its recipe, shapes the beer in your glass. Sources: pFriem Family Brewers and Fort George Brewery press release via Brewbound (September 29, 2026), pfriembeer.com. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/pfriem-and-fort-george-split-one-recipe-into-two-ipas-out-oct-8 2459e63c0cc08d3717f1e159de44586e Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:13:06 +0000 Beer Team News October 5, 2026 · Austin, TX The Texas Craft Brewers Festival returns Saturday, November 14, 2026, to Fiesta Gardens, the historic park at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia Street in East Austin. Billed as the largest annual celebration of small and independent Texas craft breweries, it promises 70-plus Texas breweries and more than 200 beers, with brewers on hand to meet. Timing and tickets General admission entry is at 2 p.m. and VIP entry is at noon. Last call is 6:15 p.m., and the gates close at 6:30 p.m. GA and VIP tickets each include a commemorative tasting cup and 10 sample tickets, each good for a 3-ounce pour, and extra sample tickets are sold on site at $5 for 10. The early bird GA price is listed at $55.57 with fees, and the base price goes up $5 on October 17. VIP is already sold out. Designated driver tickets are $23.77 and include non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. A separate Tailgate Lounge add-on offers shaded seating, college football on a big screen, exclusive beers, and brewer meet and greets. Who runs it The festival is organized by the Texas Craft Brewers Guild, the nonprofit association that works on advocacy and education for the state's craft brewing industry. It is strictly 21+ with no exceptions, and tickets are non-refundable. Bottom line For a one-stop sample of Texas independent beer, Fiesta Gardens on November 14 is the place to be, and buying before October 17 saves a few dollars. Sources: Texas Craft Brewers Festival official site and ticket page. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/texas-craft-brewers-festival-returns-to-fiesta-gardens-in-austin-nov-14 ae2046a8ecbe5458369c0529a93086a5 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:37:22 +0000 Beer Festivals