Beer lovers, here’s an event you won’t want to miss: The annual AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival is set to return to the Valley on Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Scottsdale.
Now in its 6th year, the annual festival features more than 300 rare beers from over 100 local and national breweries. This isn’t just another festival either, it’s also a competition. More than 40 craft beer judges will converge to sample and cast their votes for their top picks in nine categories:
- IPA
- Fruit
- Wheat Beers
- Light Lagers
- English Pale Ale
- American Pale Ale
- Ambers & Browns
- Stouts & Porters
- Speciality Beer
Aside from the flavorful brews, this beer wonderful event will also have a VIP tent, a beer science garden, beer Olympic games and local food vendors on hand ready to serve you up something delicious:
- 2 Fat Guys Grilled Cheese Truck
- AZ Barbecue Catering
- Charred Wood Fired Pizza LLC
- Honey Bear’s BBQ
- Mahfam Artisinal Handcrafted Foods
- Brat Haus
- Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Pre-sale general admission tickets can be had for $35 and include a souvenir can and 20 four-ounce pours, while day of admission tickets are $45. VIP tickets will cost you $100 and include early admission, a souvenir can, 20 four-ounce pours, catered food, a private VIP zone with private restrooms and exclusive beer sampling. For more information, please visit the AmeriCAN Canned Craft Beer Festival’s official website.
WhereScottsdale Civic Center
3939 North Drinkwater Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Hours
VIP: noon to 6 p.m.
General: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Categories:
Community Events
