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St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching, but no worries; NYC has you covered with the many beer and whiskey events prior to the big holiday. Between the Whiskey Walk this weekend and the NYC Craft Beer Festival next weekend, there will be many opportunities to get your Irish on!
The NYC Craft Beer Festival will be taking place at the Lexington Avenue Armory on March 13th and 14th. Friday will have one tasting session, while Saturday will be split up into two different sessions. Beer tasters have an option of purchasing either VIP or general admission ticket. The VIP ticket allows for 3.5 hours of tasting, while general admission is only 2.5 hours. Those who have purchased the VIP tickets will be allowed entry an hour before those with general admission tickets.
Also with the ticket includes a complimentary tasting glass, unlimited 2oz tastings, informative seminars and access to the craft concierge center. VIP ticket holders will get all of that, plus more including access to the downstairs VIP saloon and tastings to specially curated selections.
Guest will be able to taste selections from approximately 75 breweries, with each brewery showcasing two of their finest offerings with a strong emphasis on their Limited Release and Seasonal selections. The festival is one of the biggest beer tasting festivals in the NYC area.
If you are a beer aficionado with a wealth of craft beer knowledge, seasoned beer drinker or new to the craft beer scene, you will not want to miss this event! Tickets are still available for purchase, so be sure to get yours now!
-by Jackie Hart
