Vancouver Craft Beer Week 2013

Vancouver Craft Beer Week (“VCBW”) returns for the fourth year May 31 to June 8, 2013 with over 60 participating breweries and 30 venues celebrating craft beer for 9 days straight. Tickets were recently released and events are already selling out – within hours.

If you’re planning on checking out the Vancouver Craft Beer Week action this year, act fast. There are 9 signature events, 6 feature events, 6 walk-up events, and so much more I won’t be able to list everything. We’ve attended various VCBW events each year and they are always well organized, educational, and safe to say – delicious. Familiarize yourself with new brews and venues or re-visit your favourites. Here are a few highlighted signature events to get your planned started:

Signature Events

Friday, May 31, 2013
Signature event:
CRAFT BEER MARKET PRESENTS THE VCBW OPENING NIGHT GALA
6:00pm to 11:00pm. Tickets $45.

Saturday, June 1, 2013
Signature event:
THE HILLBILLY BBQ
3:00pm to 8:00pm at Woodland Smokehouse on Commercial Drive. Tickets $32.
There is a walk-up (Tap & Barrel) and a feature (Raw Canvas) event this day as well.

Sunday, June 2, 2013
Signature event:
HOPPAPALOOZA IV: Sessions 1 and 2 are SOLD OUT.
There is a walk-up (Dix Reunion) and a feature (Edible Canada) event this day as well.

Monday, June 3, 2013
Signature event:
BIERCRAFT BELGIAN SHOWCASE
6:30pm to 11:00pm at the Cambie location. Tickets $75.
There is a walk-up (Yaletown Brewing) and a feature (Pourhouse) event this day as well.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Signature event:
2ND ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BARTENDER BEER COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Hosted by Queens Republic from 6:00pm. Tickets $50.
There is a walk-up (Darby’s) and a feature (Incendio) event this day as well.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Signature event:
CICERONE VS SOMMELIER
Hosted by Legacy Liquor Store from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Tickets $75.
There is a walk-up (Romers) and a feature (Portland Craft) event this day as well.

Thursday, June 6, 2013
Signature event:
BROTHERS IN HOPS
6:00pm to 10:00pm at The Butcher & Bullock. Tickets $75.
There is a walk-up (Peckinpah) and a feature (Portside Pub) event this day as well.

Friday, June 7, 2013
Signature event:
EARLS & THE DONNELLY GROUP PRESENT THE VCBW BEER FESTIVAL
5:00pm to 10:00pm at River Rock Casino Resort. Tickets $35.

Saturday, June 8, 2013
EARLS & THE DONNELLY GROUP PRESENT THE VCBW BEER FESTIVAL
2:00pm to 7:00pm at River Rock Casino Resort. Tickets $35.

Specials

Specials throughout the week include:

DONNELLY GROUP ALL OR NOTHING PUB CRAWL
Visit any Donnelly Group Public House and purchase an All or Nothing passport for only $6 (includes your first sleeve) during Vancouver Craft Beer Week. This will allow you to start your crawl and from there, each Donnelly Pub location will be offering a special selection from Ninkasi Brewing. Try the different beers at each location, collecting a passport stamp at each venue. Once you’ve completed the tour everyone is invited to the Donnelly Group All or Nothing Pub Crawl VCBW after-party on Sunday, June 9th 5:00pm to 1:00am, where they can submit the completed Passport to enter to win a trip to the Ninkasi Brewery. 400 Passports available.

DOCKSIDE BREWING COMPANY
In celebration of Vancouver’s Craft Beer Week, the Dockside Brewing Company and Granville Island Hotel are offering their six-pack beer flight at a special price of $9 (regular $14) from May 31st to June 8th in their Lounge, open Tuesday through Thursday 5:00pm to 11:00pm, and 5:00pm to 12:00am on Fridays and Saturdays. No reservations required, special price is offered in the lounge and lounge patio only.

ROMER’S BURGER BAR
Vancouver Craft Beer Week Burger & Beer Special: All week long Romer’s Burger Bar locations will be featuring an original burger created and inspired by a local brewery paired with a craft beer for only $16.

Please enjoy responsibly and plan a safe trip home from every VCBW event. You can also book a special rate at River Rock Casino Resort for VCBW as they are the official hotel sponsor. Follow along on Facebook and Twitter for more information about events and specials.