The phenomenon of craft beer has taken the adult beverage industry by storm. In many ways more like an art form than mere food science, the craft beer movement has showered consumers with a diverse menu of beers appealing to all tastes and preferences. From ales to stouts to lagers and beyond, the inspiration behind each offering, as well as the artwork on the label, are often as unusual and colorful as the brews themselves.
On Saturday, April 2, a variety of craft beers from over 40 breweries will be represented at the third annual “Art of the Brew” craft beer fest held at the Hamburg Field House. This unique event includes regional favorites like Saucony Creek, Sly Fox, Yuengling and Troegs, and many others from across the state and beyond. Troegs will be featuring one of their infamous “scratch kegs” at the festival, which is a limited edition, experimental beer that will only be available at the Art of the Brew!
Hamburg’s own Windsor Distributing will introduce some exclusive samples of a brand new lineup of craft beers at the festival as well. This elite batch of spirits is being developed for market research by a local entrepreneur hoping to open Hamburg’s very first microbrewery in the near future. If you are a craft beer aficionado and appreciate the subtle nuance and creative genius that goes into designing and brewing these unique adult beverages, then you will not want to miss this event. The doors open at 1:30 p.m.; tasting is from 2 to 5 p.m.
Your admission ticket includes all tastings, a meal, a souvenir glass (for tasters only) and live music. Designated drivers can enjoy the meal and entertainment for $10. Parking is free. Tickets are available in advance for $38 through eventbrite.com (search for Art of the Brew, Hamburg), at www.hamburgpa.org/events or by contacting OTF by phone at 610-562-3106. Day of admission is $45.
The event is hosted by Our Town Foundation, Hamburg’s nonprofit community revitalization corporation, with assistance from Windsor Distributing.
