The 6th Annual New York City Beer Week Will Commence in February

New York, NY — The New York City Brewers Guild pulls out all the stops for the “6th Annual New York City Beer Week 2014” beginning with the Opening Night Bash at the historic Vanderbilt Hall (Grand Central Station) on Friday, February 21, 2014! A spectacular setting for New York City’s premier craft beer spectacle of the year, Vanderbilt Hall’s magnificent 48-foot ceiling with five gold chandeliers shines against the original pink marble surfaces offering NYC beer enthusiasts a rare drinking experience amidst its Beaux Arts grandeur. The 6th Annual New York City Beer Week brings together 11 NYC craft breweries, standout nationally and internationally renowned breweries, over 250 NYC beer destinations, celebrity chefs, and acclaimed restaurants for 10 days of craft beer madness. For up-to-date information, please visit: www.newyorkcitybrewersguild.com.

The New York City Brewers Guild hosts its much-anticipated winter fundraiser for NYC Beer Week 2014 at Brooklyn Brewery on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Featuring a stunning amount of rare and exotic craft beers from the Guild breweries, tickets to the fundraiser are $40 and include unlimited tastings of all your favorite beers.

On January 23, 2014, join the Brewers Guild for an exclusive Happy Hour for members of the press at Heartland Brewery (Empire State Building) as they announce the amazing line-up of boutique beer events happening throughout NYC Beer Week 2014; specialty beers from each of the 11 Guild breweries will be available for tastings. Please RSVP directly to Jesse P. Cutler at publicity@jpcutlermedia.com.

The mission of the New York City Brewers Guild is to advocate for and promote awareness of its local brewing members; to increase the visibility of local beers through innovative events, programming, and consumer education; and to foster a healthy, ethical, and growth-focused craft beer industry throughout the city. The 6th Annual New York City Beer Week continues a beloved citywide celebration of the breadth of exceptional craft beers from around the region and around the world!

“NYC Beer Week Fundraiser” — Craft Beer List — Brooklyn Brewery — Dec. 5, 2013

*508 GastroBrewery: Imperial DarmStout (collaboration w/ Ray Darmstat of St. Gambrinus) & Honey Brew Brew
*Bronx Brewery: Pale Ale, Black Pale Ale & a specially spiced firkin of Black Pale Ale
*Brooklyn Brewery: Black Ops Late Vintage, 2005 Black Chocolate Stout & Kriek
*Chelsea Brewing: Bourbon Barrel Aged Black Hole XXX Stout & Hop Angel IPA
*City Island Brewery: Debut of City Island Black Ale
*Coney Island Brewing: Mermaid Pilsner & Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead
*Eataly Birreria: Pamona (brewed with Dark Fall honey from Catskill Provisions & Harvest Moon NY apple juice) & Barista (brewed with Caffe Vergnano Crema 800 Espresso & rolled oats)
*Heartland Brewing: Old Red Nose & Tequila Barrel-Aged Farmer John’s Oatmeal Stout
*KelSo Beer: Cabernet Barrel-Aged Industrial Pale Ale & Winter Lager
*Rockaway Brewing: Scotch Ale & Fall Harvest Ale
*Sixpoint Brewery: Global Warmer & Mad Scientist Series

About the NYCBG:

The New York City Brewers Guild is a 501[c]6 non-profit founded to advance New York City’s brewing industry – and thereby lessen human misery. Guild breweries include Bronx Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery, Chelsea Brewing Co., City Island Brewery, Coney Island Brewing Co., Dyckman Beer Company, Eataly Birreria, Heartland Brewing Co., KelSo Beer Company, Other Half Brewing, Queens Brewery, Rockaway Brewing Company, Sixpoint Brewery, and 508 GastroBrewery.