The 17th-annual New Times' "Original" Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino, is setting up to be a truly epic local beer event, returning to Esplanade Park this year with more beer -- and more fun -- than ever before.
Beer brewers from all over the state and the country come to show local beer drinkers their stuff. Even local homebrewers (and maybe some aspiring professionals) can offer their beers to the suds-swilling public.
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On Saturday, October 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., Fort Lauderdale will become a beer mecca for brew fans and aficionados when about 4,500 people come to gather and sample more than 100 of the world's best local and international beers.
Beers showcased include selections from Big Storm Brewing Co., Cigar City Brewing, Daddy Brews, Florida Avenue IPA, Funky Buddha, Inlet Brewing Co., Miami Brewing Co., Opus Ales, Organic Brewery, with additional breweries announced almost daily. South Florida's best homebrewers will also be on hand to offer samples of their innovative, small-batch creations.
In addition, South Florida's most exciting local bands will perform for your enjoyment, with performances by the Shane Duncan Band and Pandia.
Now, for a limited time, you can get $10 off general-admission tickets. Today through Tuesday, October 21, New Times readers are eligible for a special online deal for this 21-and-over event -- just for reading Clean Plate Charlie. Take advantage of this special offer and save when you use the promo code at checkout.
Buy your tickets now on ticketfly.com using promo code 10GA2. With this code, tickets cost just $20 general admission.
Brewmaster Tickets, normally priced at $45, are also available and include one-hour early entrance to the event at 6 p.m., exclusive taping samples only available for Brewmaster and VIP ticket holders, special beer tapping exclusively from Brown Distributing available only from 6 to 7 p.m., and complete access to Beerfest. There is only a limited number of these tickets available -- and they give you the chance to sample specialty releases like Boulevard Brewing Co.'s Love Child; Stone Brewing's Xocoveza Mocha stout, and Funky Buddha's No Crust.
So what are you waiting for? Hurry and take advantage of this special discount ticket offer to Beerfest before the offer ends at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 21. Full-price ticket sales will continue at the door the day of the event but have been known to sell out. And you don't want to miss out on all that sudsy fun.
Nicole Danna is a food blogger covering Broward and Palm Beach counties. To get the latest in food and drink news in South Florida, follow her @SoFloNicole or find her latest food pics on Clean Plate's Instagram.
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