Nevada’s largest beer festival, Great Vegas Festival of Beer, has announced its lineup of brewers participating in the Grand Tasting at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center from 3 to 7 p.m., and 2 p.m. for early entry and VIP, on Saturday, April 6.
More than 100 craft breweries will come together to offer more than 500 different brews throughout the afternoon. To accompany the unlimited beer samples, the Grand Tasting will feature culinary offerings from Get Motley’s VIP chefs, Chef Jose Navarro and Chef Geno Bernardo, as well as a bar-arcade, silent disco experience and many other unique activations.
Early entry special reserve beers will include Frozen Berry Tart Gose from CraftHaus Brewery, Cryo Stash from Hop Valley Brewing Company, Benedict Cucumberbatch from Mason Ale Works, Hualapai IPA from PT’s Brewing Company and more.
This year’s official beer, “Hopical Storm,” is a five-hop pale ale collaboration between Motley Brews and local favorite Big Dog’s Brewing Co. A beer hopped and brewed with tropical flavors picked out by Motley Fans themselves, the exclusive “Hopical Storm” was created only to be consumed at the festival and special on-premise locations following the festival. Additional local brews available at the festival include Las Vegas Craft Lager from Big Dog’s Brewing Company, Good Maple Morning from Chicago Brewing Company, Zitrone from CraftHaus Brewery, Hendertucky from Lovelady Brewing Company, Mucker Irish Red from Tonopah Brewing Co. and more.
Out-of-state beers include Sour Saison from New Belgium Brewing Company, Anchor Steam Beer from Anchor Brewing Company, Hazyish IPA from Avery Brewing Co., Mango Wheat from Blue Moon Brewing Company, Blueberry Cream Ale from Garage Brewing Co. and more.
A full lineup of participating brewers and beers can be found at https://greatvegasbeer.com/fest/breweries/.
Tickets for the Grand Tasting start at $45 plus fees, with entry access at 3 p.m., along with a tasting glass for unlimited beer samples. Early admission tickets are also available, providing entry at 2 p.m., starting at $55 plus fees. Limited VIP tickets to the Grand Tasting are priced at $95 plus fees, complete with early entry at 2 p.m., access to the Get Motley VIP Lounge, which includes limited-release and unique brews, a decadent spread of beer-inspired cuisine prepared by top chefs from Las Vegas, upgraded seating and more. All tickets are available for purchase now at http://greatvegasbeer.com/.
About Motley Brews:
Founded in 2010, Motley Brews was created for locals, breweries and brew fans alike to share great libations in a true local setting. Motley Brews develops beer-centric festivals and events throughout the Southwest, including San Diego, Las Vegas and Pasadena, Calif. Motley Brews’ annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer, founded in 2011, is Nevada’s largest craft beer festival. Motley Brews supports local non-profits with every event, raising more than $125,000 to date. More information about Motley Brews is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @MotleyBrews, or on their website at http://motleybrews.com/.
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