Baltimore Beer Week begins 10/9

Baltimore, Maryland – Oct. 1, 2015 – The 7^th Annual Baltimore Beer Week kicks-off in just over one week. The festivities begin on Friday, October 9^th with the annual kick-off luncheon. This year’s sold out luncheon will take place at Union Craft Brewing Co. in Hampden with lunch being provided by the chefs at Birroteca.

As in previous years, the “official” Opening Tap Celebration for Baltimore Beer Week takes place Saturday October 10^th when co-founders Joe Gold and Dominic Cantalupo (along with the guest tap honoree’s), tap the ceremonial first firkin. This year’s Opening Tap is being held prior to the Das Best Oktoberfest from 12 – 2pm at M&T Bank Stadium. Tickets can be purchase here: http://bit.ly/1KlBXm3

“We could not be more excited about this year’s lineup of events. Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors who have created some of the most fun, interesting and unique events for this year. There would be no Baltimore Beer Week without such a supportive base of quality retailers, distributors, suppliers and enthusiastic thirsty beer fans in Baltimore!” — Joe Gold, co-founder of Baltimore Beer Week.

With over 300 events scheduled by the myriad of local and national sponsors Baltimore Beer Week 2015 is shaping up to be pretty amazing. Start planning your adventures by getting your hands on the official printed Baltimore Beer Week Guidebook; it will be released in next week’s City Paper (Wednesday Oct. 7^th). Or check out the official Baltimore Beer Week website for more details,http://www.batlimorebeerweek.com.