Opening Tap 2013

Philadelphia Inquirer

Presents:


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 4.

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.

Friday, May 31, 2013
Opening Ceremony - FREE - 6:30 p.m.

Independence Mall - 6th & Market streets.

Opening ceremony with the Hammer of Glory, The Third Annual Philadelphia Inquirer Brew-vitational awards, live music from TJ KONG & the ATOMIC BOMBS,... PLUS the tapping of the official first keg by Mayor Nutter.

Philly Beer Week's Opening Tap is May 31 2013

 

Keg tapping ceremony with Mayor Nutter and the Hammer of Glory

  

Opening Tap overlooking Independence Hall

TJ Kong and the Atomic Bombs

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Festival admission - $45 - 7:30 p.m.

Independence Visitor Center The Flathead Gang

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.

VIP Session - 7:30 p.m. - Tix $90.
Enjoy an exclusive tasting of one-off's and other specialties, with food buffet, in our VIP section. We'll break out some of the region's unique beers from its very best breweries, plus a few other surprises. Your VIP ticket includes access to remainder of the Opening Tap festival.

 

Designated Driver - $15
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!

(MOST EVER!!)

Doylestown Brewing

Saint Benjamin

 
 
The big hea from Nodding Head