All the best events happening during Tampa Bay Beer Week 2024

Tampa Bay Beer Week 2024 runs from March 1-10 this year, and the Bay area-wide celebration is filled with nine days worth of festivals, unique beer releases, pop-ups from out-of-town breweries and tap takeovers that cater to all palates—whether you’re into funky ferments and barrel-aged beers or crispy lagers and straightforward ales. Head to tampabaybeerweek.com for more information on its multitude of beer-centric events happening in March.

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StrawBEERy Fest weekend Pinellas County’s Rapp Brewing Co. celebrates the launch of TBBW and the beginning of Florida’s strawberry season with its fruity beer drop, which includes a chocolate strawberry stout and strawberry lemon gose. The Seminole-based brewery is open from 3 p.m.-midnight on Friday, 2 p.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m.-8 p.m. on Sunday. Friday-Sunday, March 1-3. No cover. Rapp Brewing Company, 10930 Endeavour Way, Seminole. rappbrewing.com

The Other Side of the Pint Join the Bastet Brewing crew for an exclusive screening of the “One Pint at a Time” documentary, an hour and a half-long film that explores the few Black-owned craft breweries across the country and how their owners are striving to be more than just 1% of the industry. Attendees can get the first taste of a collaborative beer brewed with Atlanta-based Draught Season and can also purchase its limited “Beer is Black History” merch. Friday, March 1. 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $25-50. Bastet Brewing 1951 E Adamo Dr. Suite B, Tampa. @bastetbrewing on Instagram

Tap takeover at Clear Sky Trinity’s Escape Brewing Company takes over the taps at Clearwater’s Clear Sky Draught House with 14 of its lagers, Hazy IPAs, sours, wheat ales and pilsners. Friday, March 1. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. Clear Sky Draught House, 680 Main St., Dunedin. Escapebrewingcompany.com

The Ultimate Brew Billed as the “official pre-party of Tampa Bay Beer Week,” this event features a massive, collaborative brew made of different types of hops from over 30 local breweries. Mingle with brewers and sip on a variety of local beers at this relaxed event that’s definitely, totally, and actually, “not a beer festival.” Friday, March 1. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $30. TBBC (Westchase), 13937 Monroes Business Park, Tampa. Eventbrite.com

Florida Brewers Guild Beer Festival For the ninth year in a row, the Florida Brewers Guild hosts its annual festival in Tampa, which in 2024 brings over 100 breweries from every corner of the Sunshine State right to Sulphur Springs. Guests can enjoy over 300 different beer samples, food trucks, local bands and DJs. The complete vendor list will be available on the Florida Brewers Guild website soon. Saturday, March 2. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. $60. River Tower Park, 401 E Bird St., Tampa. Flbrewersguild.ticketleap.com

Brewers Ball This party brings both professional and amateur brewers together for the annual presentation of the Best Florida Beer Championships’ “Best of Show” winners. Tickets include food, music, and samples of winning beers. Sunday, March 3. Noon-5 p.m. $30-$60. River Tower Park, 401 E Bird St., Tampa. Eventbrite.com

Shakespeare on Tap! Local actors Giles Davies and William Glenn of Tampa’s Jobsite Theater will "give a tipsy one-night only production of Shakespeare skits” on The Independent's patio at 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The event will feature brews from Samuel Smith's Brewery of Yorkshire England, plus more options from the bar’s outstanding tap list. Monday, March 4. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. No cover. Independent Bar and Cafe, 5016 N Florida Ave., Tampa. independentbartampa.com

First Helping This limited-edition drop is for all of the sweet toothed beer-lovers out there. Corporate Ladder releases a variety of dessert-flavored brews on draft and in to-go packs—with flavors like strawberry jelly doughnut, banana pudding and barrel-aged sundae—which can also be enjoyed at its annual “Pi Day” party on Friday, March 8.
Tuesday, March 5. Noon-10 p.m. No cover. Corporate Ladder Brewing Company, 4935 96th St. E, Palmetto. Corporateladderbrewing.com

Cinco de Marzo Ology Brewing teams up with South Florida’s Tripping Animals Brewing Co. for a night of Mexican lagers, margaritas and birria tacos. The Seminole Heights brewery hosts other food trucks throughout the week, with a lobster roll pop-up on March 7 and a collaborative “crawfishpalooza” with Louisiania’s Parish Brewing on March 10. Tuesday, March 5. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. No cover. Ology Brewing, 6401 N Florida Ave., Tampa. Ologybrewing.com

Try This! This Seminole Heights beer and wine bar hosts a tasting event where guests can enjoy small bites alongside a selection of locally-crafted beers or homebrews.
Tuesday, March 5. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $15. C.1949, 6905 N Orleans Ave., Tampa. C1949.com

Homebrew Wednesday Special Hoperations, a Tampa-based homebrew club where enthusiasts compare their beer, mead, and wine—hosts a TBBW meet-up where attendees can sample a variety of homebrews and even vote for their favorite beer as part of the event’s “People’s Choice” competition. Wednesday, March 6. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. No cover. BarrieHaus Beer Co.,1403 E 5th Ave.,Ybor City. specialhoperations.org

Arkane in the Membrane This event’s $100 GA ticket comes with a bottle of Willett Family Estate Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout, three hours of unlimited sampling of Arkane Aleworks’ best brews and commemorative merch. Its VIP tickets have already sold out, so don’t sleep on purchasing GA entry. Wednesday, March 6. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $100. Arkane Aleworks, 2480 East Bay Dr. no. 23, Largo. arkanebeer.com/oznr

Five Course Beer Dinner Back for another year, Tampa’s Coppertail Brewing Co. hosts its annual, five-course dinner with craft beer pairings, with featured dishes like smoked French onion soup, braised pork belly and the elusive “beeramisu” for dessert. Seating is limited so  we recommend grabbing your tickets ASAP. Thursday, March 7. 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. $85. Coppertail Brewing Co., 2601 E 2nd Ave., Tampa. coppertailbrewing.com

King State’s Lagerfest 2024 Since King State no longer has a beer headquarters with the recent closure of its Brutalist taproom in St. Pete, Magnanimous Brewing’s new Seminole Heights spot will host the 30-plus lager-forward brews at 2024’s Lagerfest. A general admission ticket comes with unlimited pours and a commemorative glass. There’s also a Lagerfest afterparty at Tampa’s Independent Bar and Cafe from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7. 4 p.m.- 8p.m. $50-$80. Magnanimous Brewing, 6809 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa. King-state.com

Kaleidoscope Beer Fest This artsy beer festival features over 20 breweries slinging everything from light beers and IPAs to fruited sours, plus beer label artists creating live art throughout the outdoor event. And if you get too drunk, you may end up purchasing one of the art pieces for your living room or man cave. Friday, March 8. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. $45. Florida Avenue Brewing Company, 2029 Arrowgrass Dr., Wesley Chapel. Floridaavebrewing.com

Second Helping Angry Chair hosts a one-stop shop for craft brews, where folks can indulge in all of the releases that the brewery dropped earlier in the week—from barleywines and IPAs to its “Super Rad” stout-heavy brews. Plus, a brunch pop-up with The Brisket Shoppe on Sunday to help wrap TBBW festivities up. Friday, March 8. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover. Angry Chair Brewing, 4101 N Florida Ave., Tampa. @angrychairbrewing on Instagram

2nd Annual Lager Layover If barrel-aged and wild fermented brews aren’t your thing, then head to St. Pete’s Grand Central Brewhouse for a night filled with crispy lagers and other palate cleansers. Enjoy live music and happy hour specials, too. Friday, March 8. 3 p.m.-7 p.m. No cover. Grand Central Brewhouse, 2340 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Grandcentralbrew.com

Foeder for Thought This annual TBBW party—which seems to grow larger each year—once again brings “fermentation forward” beers to its patrons, plus panel discussions hosted by Michael Kiser of Good Beer Hunting, commemorative merch and live entertainment. This year’s Foeder for Thought coincides with Webb City Cellar’s 5th anniversary, so expect a few funky meads on tap, too. And if you don’t want to shell out $100+ for a ticket, you can always purchase featured beers by the glass. Friday, March 8. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. $115. Green Bench Brewing Co., 133 Baum Ave. N, St. Petersburg. greenbenchbrewing.com

Pye Road Meadworks 3rd Anniversary Enjoy sips from exclusive mead kegs—which include a few barrel-aged and exotic treatments—alongside exclusive craft beer from other Tampa Bay breweries. There will be different food pop-ups each day to help absorb all that mead you’ve been downing, too. Saturday-Sunday, March 9-10. Noon-10 p.m., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. No cover. Pye Road Meadworks, 8533 Gunn Highway, Odessa. pyeroad.com

The Dark Embrace Invitational Cycle Brewing, Angry Chair Brewing and Ology Brewing Co. join forces this year to host the Dark Embrace Invitational—an annual celebration of all-things craft beer and barrel-aged. Over 50 local and out-of-town breweries will be offering unlimited samples, and food from Tampa Bay-based vendors will be available for purchase. General admission tickets come with beer samples, while the two more expensive ticketing tiers include a a bottle of the collaborative “Dark Embrace” beer, early entry and more. Saturday, March 9. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $150-$250. Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E Harrison St., Tampa. thedarkembraceinvitational.com

Hunahpu Release Party There are no pre-sales for Cigar City’s highly-anticipated Hunahpu release, which includes a double barrel brew, its classic imperial stout and a Hunah wine drop this year. There are also no limits or bundles required to purchase the prized 500 ml bottles brewed with vanilla, apple brandy, cacao nibs and chile peppers, although there are no prices listed online yet. Folks can also enjoy a Hunahpu-themed brunch menu and specialty cocktails in the Cigar City taproom. Saturday, March 9. 9 a.m. until sold out. Cigar City Brewing, 3924 W Spruce St., Tampa.cigarcitybrewing.com

TBBW Bike Crawl Pedal around Trinity with the Escape Brewing team; the free ride starts at the brewery at 11:30 a.m. and visits craft beer paradise Wicked Pour and Starkey Market throughout the steady-paced ride. Saturday, March 9. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Escape Brewing Company, 9945 Trinity Blvd. Suite 108, Trinity. escapebrewingcompany.com

Berry Beer Fest Berry-flavored brews from every corner of Tampa Bay are on tap at Crooked Thumb’s annual TBBW party, plus local food vendors and a DJ.
Saturday, March 9. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. $40-$50. Crooked Thumb Brewery, 555 10th Ave. S, Safety Harbor. crookedthumbbrew.com

Hop King Invitational Fifteen local breweries will compete for the “Hop King” crown at this annual, action-packed (yet friendly) TBBW competition. While the event is free to attend, it’ll cost you anywhere from $3-$30 to sip on some of these hop-forward beers.
Sunday, March 10. No cover. Tampa Bay Brewing Company (Ybor)
1600 E 8th Ave., Ybor City. tbbc.beer

Troubled Waters Brewing’s 5th Anniversary This Safety Harbor mainstay is celebrating its 5th birthday with a taps filled with special brews, grub from Gigglewaters and a Smackdown Homebrew Competition with free samples, of course.
Sunday, March 10. 1 p.m.-8p.m. Troubled Waters Brewing, 670 Main St, Safety Harbor. troubledwatersbeer.com

Toast the Brewmaster: Remembering Greg Rapp End your Tampa Bay Beer Week with a heartwarming party that will honor the legacy of Rapp Brewing Co. founder and decorated local brewer, Greg Rapp, who passed away 5 years ago. Some of Rapp’s all-time favorite brews will be on tap, too. Sunday, March 10. 2 p.m. 8 p.m. Rapp Brewing Co., 10930 Endeavour Way, Ste. C Pinellas Park. rappbrewing.com

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