Thurs: Our favorite Columbus Craft Beer Week events
With its more than 60 craft breweries (and counting); 150 beer bars, growler shops, and bottle stores; and over 300 restaurants serving craft beer, Columbus is one of the largest craft beer cities in the Midwest. Celebrate our booming booze culture with Columbus Craft Beer Week, now through May 25.
There are dozens of beer-centric events planned very day this week that we’re dying to put on your radar. And, don’t forget to take advantage of the one-time $5 off Lyft credit to or from any CCBW event with code CRAFTBEERCBUS.
Have fun and be safe, Columbus!
Hand Pie and Beer pairing at Lineage Brewing
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 4:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Lineage Brewing (map)
Join Lineage Brewing for a Beer and Hand Pie tasting. We think our hand pies are the perfect pub food, and we want to show you why. We’ll pair four mini versions of our hand pies with 4 our our beers that we think go perfectly together.
Preston’s Burgers Tasting Menu Paired w/Special Infusions at Seventh Son Brewing
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 4:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Seventh Son Brewing (map)
Join us for food from Preston’s Burgers paired with some special beer infusions we’ve came up with just for Beer Week!
Table Corn Hole Tournament at Grove City Brewing Company
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
- Grove City Brewing Company (map)
Team Up & Win! Grove City Brewing Company is teaming up with 17th Star Distributing to hold a Table Corn Hole Tournament and giving LOTS of swag and prizes awarded to Top 3 teams!
Land Grant Luau at MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 5:00 PM 10:00 PM
- MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub (map)
ALOHA! Wear your hawaiian shirts and hula skirts and we’ll provide the leis! We’re having a Land-Grant Brewing tap takeover that you’ll go COCONUTS for.
Pints with Fido at Sideswipe Brewing
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
- Sideswipe Brewing (map)
Fundraiser for Rescued Ohio. Bring your dog with you to the taproom for a good cause. Grab a pint for you and treats for Fido.
Macaron & Beer Pairing The Daily Growler – Polaris
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
- The Daily Growler – Polaris – enter by Dick’s Sporting Goods (map)
2 of the best things in life paired together! $20 (plus tax & tip) for a flight of 6 beers each carefully paired with a delicious half macaron. Macarons from MJOMII!
Rooftop Dinner w/Little Fish Brewing at The Crest Clintonville
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
- The Crest (map)
Join us on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6pm for a five course beer pairing dinner with our friends at Little Fish Brewing. Each beer will be hand selected by owners and brewers Jimmy Stockwell and Sean White, to accompany the chef inspired menu. $50, five courses, five beers, limited to 30 seats.
Craft Beer Week Beer School at Perfect Pour Beverage Company
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
- Perfect Pour Beverage Company (map)
Attend a free class to learn the basics about beer, featuring stylistic examples from two awesome local breweries. Lagers, Belgians, Ales, light to dark, we’ll take your taste buds on a fun trip. Reps from both breweries will explain each beer in detail and answer any beer related questions. This will be a fun and educational time sipping and discussing BEER.
*Seating will be limited, please RSVP with Perfect Pour by calling 614-553-7666, or comment in the event post on Facebook.
Hoof Hearted Running Club and Beer Mile at Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen (map)
Our weekly Running Club 5k and a mile on our treadmill with a 5oz. pour every quarter mile. 80’s aerobic workout fashion highly encouraged.
REI Class- Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail at Endeavor Brewing
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
- Endeavor Brewing Co. (map)
The experts at REI will present all the tips, tricks, and knowledge you need to plan your hiking adventure on the PCT. Space is limited, so sign up directly through REI.
Pose & Pour at North High Brewing
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
- North High Brewing (map)
Certified yoga instructor, Michele Minehart, leads a mixture of yoga instruction varying from beginner to advanced levels. Everyone is welcome. $15 covers the yoga instruction and a pint of beer.
Besserts – Beer and Dessert Pairing at DogTap Columbus
- Wednesday, May 22, 2019
- 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
- DogTap Columbus (map)
Our experts are putting together our most mouth watering pairing yet and we are bringing it to you for Columbus Craft Beer Week! This pairing will have 5 different Brewdog beers paired with 5 special desserts made by our super talented, in-house chefs, just for this occasion. Cost: $25
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Thursday, May 23
Meat Sweats Beer Pairing benefiting Pink Boots Society at Land-Grant Brewing Co.
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 11:30 AM 8:00 PM
- Land-Grant Brewing Co. (map)
Join us in the Land-Grant Brewing Co. taproom May 17-19 and May 23-25 and order a Meat Sweats pairing flight. We have paired each portion of the Ray Ray’s world famous Meat Sweats Box with one of our tasty beers. We are donating $2 from each flight sold to the Pink Boots Society!
Alaskan Brewing & Two Roads Brewing Co. Tap Takeover at The Half Pint Columbus
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
- The Half Pint Columbus (map)
Stop in for a chance to win a Jones Snowboard prize pack and a Adirondack chair prize pack from 4-7PM! Alaskan beers include White, Icy Bay IPA, and Blonde. Two Roads line up includes Two Juicy, Lil Heaven, and Persian Lime Gose!!!
Tribute Beer Night at Ill Mannered Brewing Co.
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 4:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Ill Mannered Brewing Co. (map)
Tribute beer night is our tongue in cheek way of paying tribute to some of the breweries who’ve helped us along the way while having a little fun at their expense. Stop in for a few special release beers named in honor of other local breweries/beers. Guess the breweries and win some prizes.
For Pup’s Sake at Fourth Street Bar & Grill
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
- Fourth Street Bar & Grill (map)
4th Street Bar and Grill is a dog friendly bar where we welcome man and his best friend to enjoy time together on our patio during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. Help us kick off our seasonal fundraiser “For Pup’s Sake” at 4th Street Bar and Grill on Thursday, May 23rd from 4pm – 6pm as we host Saucy Brew Works to help raise awareness and funds for the Franklin Co. Dog Shelter. There will be beer specials, food specials, dog beer, and dog snacks! Proceeds from the beer and food specials will go to help Franklin Co. Dog Shelter.
Pours + Pierogis – Beer + Food Pairing w/ Sophie’s Pierogis at Olentangy River Brewing Company
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 5:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Olentangy River Brewing Company (map)
Ever wish you had the PERFECT pierogi to savor with your favorite beer? Olentangy River Brewing Company and Sophie’s Pierogis are ready to show you! Join us as we prepare a selected menu of pierogis to pair perfectly with a selection of craft beers in a flight — find your favorite and come back for more!
Jackie O’s Tap Feature & Trivia Night at The District Pour House
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 6:00 PM 11:00 PM
- The District Pour House (map)
Jackie O’s beer specials and exclusive tappings. Trivia starts at 8pm. Win some Jackie O’s swag and try some awesome beers from our friends at Jackie O’s. Final list will be released closer to the event!
Corn Hole Tournament and $2 Drafts All Day at Pecan Penny’s BarBQ
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Pecan Penny’s BarBQ (map)
Corn Hole Tournament from 6-8pm. $2 Drafts All Day Long. Including breweries: Brew Dog, Columbus Brewing Company, Homestead, Land-Grant, North High, Pacifico, Rhinegeist, Seventh Son, Taft’s Brewing Company, Wolf’s Ridge
Beer and Cupcake Pairing at BrewDog Franklinton
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
- BrewDog Franklinton (map)
We’ve teamed up with the very talented Chrissie’s Creations to bring you a flight of four tasty beers paired with four delicious cupcakes! Tickets are $25 with proceeds from the event going to the Heart Center of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Tickets are limited and can be purchased in advance or on the day if available.
Bites and Brews w/Combustion Brewery at The Grand Event Center
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
- The Grand Event Center (map)
Join us at The Grand Event Center during Columbus Craft Beer Week on Thursday, May 23 as we collaborate with Combustion Brewery and Taproom out of Pickerington, Ohio for our first Bites & Brews event. Throughout the unique five-course dinner, you will pair each chef-inspired dish with beers ranging from ales to IPAs. Reservations are required in advance and can be made on Eventbrite. Cost: $65
Craft Beer + Food Pairing 101 at BrewDog Short North
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
- BrewDog Short North (map)
To celebrate Columbus Craft Beer Week we are teaching our first course on food and beer pairings. Course includes a five course meal paired with our epic array of BrewDog beers. Cost: $35
Think While You Drink Trivia at Combustion Brewery and Taproom
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 7:30 PM 9:30 PM
- Combustion Brewery & Taproom (map)
How well do you know Craft Beer? Test your knowledge at Combustion for this special Trivia Night!
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Friday, May 24
Beer Box of Mystery Episode 3.0 at Submarine House at Submarine House Bar & Grill
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 11:00 AM 11:59 PM
- Submarine House (map)
The BBOM returns for a third year. We’re still not a casino, but we’re giving you the chance to “gamble.” Of course not for money, that would be illegal and we wouldn’t be here next year for Beer Week. It works like this, you give us few bucks and you get to draw from the BBOM. You may get something you would rather give away or you may get a great craft brew. Can you handle the risk?
Cans and K9’s at Somewhere in Particular Brewing
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 3:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Somewhere in Particular Brewing (map)
We will have a can release, with a fundraiser for the Franklin County Animal Shelter. There will be dogs present for adoption also. Live music, and BBQ food will be available on patio.
Madtree “Lite” Up Your Life at The Half Pint Columbus
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 4:00 PM 7:00 PM
- The Half Pint Columbus (map)
Enjoy Madtree‘s Lift, Citra-High, and Brunch So Hard while you compete in Lite Bright races to win some great gear!!! 4-7PM on May 24th!
4th Annual Sierra Nevada Crawfish Boil for Mid-Ohio Foodbank at Bob’s Bar!
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
- Bob’s Bar (The Cultural Hub of the Midwest) (map)
We partner with Sierra Nevada to crank out a tasty southern spread as a way to raise money for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. 100% of the crawfish dinner sales are donated to this great central Ohio organization. It’s our chance to help those that need help the most. Tickets are just for dinner. Cost: $20
The Drunken Donut Beer Pairing + Boozy Donut Beer at Nostalgia Brewing
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
- Nostalgia Brewing (map)
Nostalgia Brewing has partnered with The Drunken Donut to provide a flight of four Nostalgia beers and four boozy donuts made with the paired beers! PLUS a 5 oz sample of our collaboration Boozy Donut Beer – all for only $18! This event will be limited to the first 60 who purchase a ticket and will take place on our patio from 6 PM – 8 PM on 5/24/2019. Cost: $18
Patio Party with Seventh Son Brewing at Ten Pin Alley
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
- Ten Pin Alley (map)
Join us for a patio party with Seventh Son Brewing. Bucket specials, games + “Beat the Brewer” at Bocce. Win some swag. Play some bocce. Drink some Seventh Son.
Sasquatch Hunt, Bouldering and Brews at Endeavor Brewing
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 7:00 PM 11:59 PM
- Endeavor Brewing Co. (map)
Begin Bouldering at Vertical Adventures Chambers, then join the group for brews in our tap room then go Squatchin’ with our in house Sasquatch scavenger hunt.
Beer Tasting 101 at BrewDog DogTap Columbus
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
- DogTap Columbus (map)
This amplified beer school and tasting will be hosted by one of Cicerone certified humans. Our museum will be turned into a massive tasting room! We will walk you through the brewing process and all the geekery that goes into making the epic crafts you love! (there will also be plenty of beer tasting too!)
Brewery Tour with Billy! at Seventh Son Brewing
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
- Seventh Son Brewing (map)
See why Billy gives some of the best brewery tours in the business. Cost is $12 per person and includes beer to drink during the tour.
Honey & Blue at Combustion Brewery and Taproom
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 7:00 PM 10:00 PM
- Combustion Brewery & Taproom (map)
The band, a self-described mix of pop, blues and soul, is fronted by singer/songwriters Adam Darling and Stephanie Amber. Appropriately named, Honey and Blue combines Darling’s sultry, bluesy sounds with Amber’s soulful, whimsical take on lyrics and harmony.
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Saturday, May 25
Shorty & Stout Jazz Brunch at The Daily Growler German Village
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
- The Daily Growler German Village (map)
A great wrap up to a long Columbus Craft Beer Week, our new in house food provider Short & Stout Kitchen will be providing some delicious comfort food, while we play a curated selection New Orlean’s legend Trombone Shorty and other Jazz greats! Abita drink specials + House Hurricanes!
Record Sale with Inside Outpost! at Antiques on High
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
- Antiques on High (map)
Join us for a super cool vinyl record pop up with Inside Outpost and Ron House.
Feline Friendzy at Seventh Son Brewing Co.
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 12:00 PM 3:00 PM
- Seventh Son Brewing (map)
We are welcoming Cat Welfare to our taproom during beer week for a fundraiser and adoption event!! One dollar from every beer sold from 12-3 will go to support Cat Welfare‘s mission. They will also be bringing some cute cats that are up for adoption. Of course, this is beer week so we will be selling buckets of Assistant Manager Beer (named after our brewery cat) in cans.
Skee-Bus Brewers Cup at Pretentious Barrel House
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 2:00 PM 7:00 PM
- Pretentious Barrel House (map)
So you know these guys can brew, but how good is their aim? Come find out as Pretentious Barrel House hosts the first annual Skee-Bus Brewer’s Cup. Cheer on your favorite brewers from Land Grant, Lineage, Parsons North, Ill Mannered, North High, Seventh Son, and Dankhouse as they go head-to-head to see who rolls the mightiest and which brewery is the best *wink wink*. Victors walk away with the highly coveted, very expensive, Brewer’s Cup and the right to donate proceeds to the charity of their choice. Plus, you might walk away with some great prizes.
Columbus Columbus Craft Beer (Unofficial) Closing Party at DogTap Columbus
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 3:00 PM 11:59 PM
- DogTap Columbus (map)
Join the BrewDog crew at DogTap Columbus on Saturday May 25th to [unofficially] close out Columbus Craft Beer Week Presented by Giant Eagle with a bang! Tickets are free – just follow the link to claim yours! This epic party will feature an amazing tap list with a special Summer showcase on our container bar, brewery tours, bands playing throughout the day, Doggy pool party at our Dog Park and much more!
Yellow Fizzy Beer Fest at Old Skool
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 5:00 PM 11:59 PM
- Old Skool (map)
Come join us to cheer on the Crew, drink some yellow fizzy beer, and get half priced wings!
Beats and Bottles w/ Jackie O’s at The Market Italian Village
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 6:00 PM 9:00 PM
- The Market Italian Village (map)
Johnny from Jackie O’s will be spinning records and setting the mood for an end of the week celebration to beer week. Specialty bottles and drafts of Jackie O’s brew will be on hand with a pairing menu from the kitchen (available all week during beer week). If you’ve ever wanted to dance at a restaurant during dinner this is your chance.
Sunday, May 26
Family Fun Day at Seventh Son Brewing
- Sunday, May 26, 2019
- 11:00 AM 3:00 PM
- Seventh Son Brewing (map)
Nurse your Craft Beer Week hangover with this family friendly event in our upstairs bar. We will have cartoons, face painting, and coloring for your small children…we will also have lots of adult beverages including special drafts just around for beer week. Entry is FREE.
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