Event: Tickets are already on sale for the World Beer Festival coming to Columbia on January 17, 2015. This is a popular festival. The VIP tickets usually sell out in advance. 75+ breweries, 150+ beers, UNLIMITED TASTINGS! This year they are creating an opportunity to experience one of the better partnerships in the world of craft beer. Join expert cheesemongers from Whole Foods Columbia along with Daniel Bradford, beer expert at All About Beer Magazine, to sample 6 gourmet cheeses each paired with the perfect craft beer. Explore the flavor profiles, and learn why cheese and beer combinations are both subtle and delightful.
Sample six delectable pairings that show off the beauty of beer and artisanal cheese. Stick around to ask questions and take home an information sheet to host your own tasting at home! We are creating an opportunity to experience one of the better partnerships in the world of craft beer. Join expert cheesemongers from Whole Foods Columbia along with Daniel Bradford, beer expert at All About Beer Magazine, to sample 6 gourmet cheeses each paired with the perfect craft beer. Explore the flavor profiles, and learn why cheese and beer combinations are both subtle and delightful.
Sample six delectable pairings that show off the beauty of beer and artisanal cheese. Stick around to ask questions and take home an information sheet to host your own tasting at home!
Order now and make the tickets a Christmas present for your favorite beer lover.
Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
803-545-0001 or 800-264-4884
When: Saturday-January 17, 2015 Two sessions: 12-4 pm, 6-10 pm. Each session requires a ticket.
Cost: General admission tickets are $40 per session plus fees ($50 at the door if not sold out). VIP tickets are $75 per session plus fees. VIP tickets are limited and only sold online. (Better hurry, the VIP tickets sell out quick)
Notes: There are two four-hour sessions of the World Beer Festival, each ticketed separately. We offer both General Admission tickets and VIP tickets. General admission attendees are given a tasting glass for two-ounce pours, and a festival program with the admission fee. VIP ticket-holders receive a World Beer Festival commemorative glass, complimentary food and access to the VIP hospitality area, where selected beers are offered that are not otherwise available.
Here’s a list of the breweries scheduled to be there.
Abita Brewing
Allagash Brewing Co.
Anderson Valley Brewing Co.
Aviator Brewing Co.
Benford Brewing Co. *
Big Boss Brewing Co.
Blue Point Brewing Co.
Boston Beer Co/Angry Orchard
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Brewery 85 *
Brooklyn Brewery
Carolina/Cottonwood
Chimay
COAST Brewing Co. *
Conquest Brewing Co *
Coronado Brewing Co.
Dogfish Head
Evil Twin Brewing
Foothills Brewing
Founders Brewing Co.
Freehouse Brewery *
Frothy Beard Brewing *
Fullsail Brewing
Goose Island Brewing Co.
Green Man Brewing Co.
Guiness Brewery
HIghland Brewing Co.
Holy City Brewing *
Horny Goat Brewing Co.
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Kona Brewing Co.
Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Lindemans
Lonerider Brewery
Magners Cider
Natty Greene’s Brewing Co.
New Belgium Brewing
New South Brewing *
NoDa Brewing Co.
Off Color Brewing
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Oskar Blues Brewing Co.
Palmetto Brewing Co. *
Pinkus
Red Hare Brewing Co.
Red Hook Brewery
Revelry Brewing *
River Dog Brewing Co. *
River Rat Brewery *
RJ Rockers Brewing Co *
Rogue Brewery
Samuel Smith’s
Service Brewing Co.
Shock Top Brewery
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Southern Tier Brewing Co.
Stella Artois
Stillwater Artisanal Ales
Swamp Cabbage Brewing Co. *
Swamp Rabbit Brewing Co. *
SweetWater Brewing Co.
Terrapin Beer Co.
The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery
Thomas Creek Brewery *
Upright Brewing Co.
Westmalle
Widmer Brothers Brewing
Woodchuck Cider
Wooden Skiff Brewing Co. *
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