Philly Beer Week Hits Lower Merion

Greater Philadelphia's breweries, bars and beer-sellers will be showing off during Philly Beer Week, a 10-day event celebrating "the best beer-drinking city in America."

Philly Beer Week, which was established in 2008 and "is the largest beer celebration of its kind in America," according to its website, will run from May 31 though June 9.

The event will span over 20 communities around the Delawre Valley and New Jersey, including Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. 

According to a release on its website,  Philly Beer Week "highlights the region’s diverse beer scene – its world-class breweries, neighborhood taverns, trend-setting restaurants and rich beer culture and history." 

"Philly Beer Week draws thirsty beer fans from throughout the region and beyond, making it one of Philadelphia’s key annual tourism events," the release states.

Check out the full website here.

The following Lower Merion locations are holding daily events throughout Philly Beer Week. We've highlighted a few events below, and you can follow the links to get their full schedules.

Montgomery County

Garrett Hill Ale House, Bryn Mawr

• Friday, May 31: East vs West Coast brewery spotlight, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Saturday, June 1:  East vs West Coast brewery spotlight, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Thursday, June 6: Naked 69 Stache Bash, 7 to 9 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Saturday, June 8: East vs West Coast brewery spotlight finals, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Beer Shoppe, Ardmore

• Saturday, June 1: Dock Street Tasting, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 5: Long Trail Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m.

The Greeks Next Door, Narberth

• Thursday, June 6: beer and cheese pairing class, 7 to 8 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Friday, June 7: beer tasting with Starr Hill Brewing, 5 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, June 9: Susquehanna Beer & pretzel tasting, 3 to 6 p.m.

Chester County

Boxcar Brewing Company, West Chester

• Friday, May 31: Opening kickoff takeover, 12 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Thursday, June 6: 3 courses and 3 beers for $35, 5 to 10 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Friday, June 7: Shirts and Suds party, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Get the full details here.
• Saturday, June 8: Beer week challenge, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Sunday, June 9: brewery tour, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Get the full details here.

Mile Post Pub, Whole Foods, Devon

The Mile Post Pub is hosting Philly Beer Week events every day through June 9.Get their full line up of tastings and events here.

Iron Hill Brewery, Phoenixville

• Sunday, June 9: Sloppy Seconds, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Get the full details here.

Slyfox Brewery, Phoenixville

Slyfox is being featured at all kinds of events during Philly Beer Week, too many for us to try and reprint here. Check out their full event calendar here.

Philadelphia

Kildare's Irish Pub

• Sunday, June 2: Moa Brunch and Beer, 12 to 3 p.m.
• See the full schedule here. 

Lucky's Last Chance

• Tuesday, June 4: Southern Tier beer and cupcakes, 8 to 10 p.m. 
• See the full schedule here. 

Old Eagle Tavern

• Sunday, June 2: Bike Race with Yards Brewing Company 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• See the full schedule here.

Malt House, Mt. Airy

• Friday, May 31: Strange Brew screening, 8 to 10 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Sunday, June 2: Learn to brew, 4 to 6 pm. $40. Get the full details here.
• Monday June 3: Game night, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4: Tasting, 5 to 8 p.m.
• Thursday, June 6: Beerfest screening, 8 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, June 8: Loud Mouth Trappists: Monastic Beer Ideas in America, 5 to 7 p.m. Get the full details here.

Trolley Car Diner, Mt. Airy

• Friday, May 31: Finally Friday Beer Tasting with Long Trail, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 8: Beer B-Q, 2 to 5 p.m.

Delaware County

Oakmont National Pub, Haverford

• Wedneday, June 5: Beer Quizzo, 8 to 11 p.m.
• Thursday, June 6: Oakmont Cup Homebrew Competition, 7 to 10 p.m. Get more information here.

Pinocchio's Beer Garden, Media

• Saturday, June 1: Firestone Walker brewery day, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Sunday, June 2: Susquehanna Brewing brewery day, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Saturday, June 2: Widmer Brothers Berewing brewery day, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Monday, June 3: Dark Horse Stout Night, 5 p.m. to 11 a.m.
• Monday, June 3: Di Bruno Bros beer dinner, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Get more information here.
• Tuesday, June 4: Great Lakes brewery day, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 5: Oskar Blues brewery highlight, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Get more information here.
• Thursday, June 6: Evolution Brewing Company brewery spotlight, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Friday, June 7: belgian night tasting, 5 p.m. to 12 p.m.
• Sunday, June 9: Sam Adams brewery spotlight, 3 to 5 p.m. 

Teresa's Cafe & Next Door Bar, Wayne

• Friday, May 31: 2-2-2 Take the Train 120, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Sunday, June 2: New Holland Beers brewery spotlight, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, June 3: 2-2-2 Take the Train, 3 to 5 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Tuesday, June 4: 2-2-2 Take the Train, 3 to 5 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Wednesday, June 5: 2-2-2 Take the Train, 3 to 5 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Thursday, June 6: 2-2-2 2-2-2 Take the Train, 3 to 5 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Friday, June 7: 2-2-2 Take the Train, 3 to 5 p.m. Get the full details here.
• Saturday, June 8: Drinking in the Streets with Troegs, 12 to 10 p.m. Get the full details here.

Uno Chicago Grill, Newtown Square

There are no events listed, but check here for more information on what Uno is doing for beer week.