The fifth annual Columbus Craft Beer Week is coming up May 17-25 so once again we’re breaking down the Best of Beer Week so you can set your sud-soaked schedule and snag a spot at ticketed events before they sell out. Up first: beer pairing dinners and other fun food and beer pairing events! Check out our other breakdowns of can/bottle releases and collaboration beers.
Feast of Thrones
Sunday, May 19, 4-6pm
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
Pre-game the Game of Thrones finale in Wolf’s Ridge’s Hickory Room with this four course family-style themed dinner.
TICKETS: $97 — buy here
Tart n’ Juicy
Sunday, May 19, 6-9pm
South Village Grille
Enjoy five courses of South Village Grille fare each paired with one of their chef’s favorite sours.
TICKETS: $100 — call (614) 826-0491
Hoof Hearted Beer Dinner
Tuesday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 pm
101 Beer Kitchen Westerville
Chef Joe from 101BK will be preparing five special courses paired with six Hoof Hearted beers.
TICKETS: $65 — buy here
Beer and Hand Pie Pairing
Wednesday, May 22, 4-10pm
Lineage Brewing
Try four Lineage beers paired with four mini hand pies.
COST: $16, no pre-sale
Rooftop Dinner with Little Fish Brewing
Wednesday, May 22, 6-9pm
The Crest Clintonville
Head to the top of The Crest for five courses paired with beer from Little Fish Brewing in Athens.
TICKETS: $50 — buy here
Macaron & Beer Pairing
Wednesday, May 22, 6-8pm
The Daily Growler – Polaris
Try six beers each paired with a delicious half macaron from MJOMII.
TICKETS: $20 — buy here
Beer and Cupcake Pairing
Thursday, May 23, 6-9pm
BrewDog Franklinton
Chrissie’s Creations and BrewDog are teaming up for a flight of four beers paired with four cupcakes.
TICKETS: $25 — buy here
Craft Beer + Food Pairing 101
Thursday, May 23, 6:30-8:30pm
BrewDog Short North
Nom on five courses — for education! — during this class on pairing beer with food.
TICKETS: $35 — buy here
Donut Beer Pairing
Friday, May 24, 6-8pm
Nostalgia Brewing
Nostalgia has partnered with The Drunken Donut for a flight of four Nostalgia beers with four boozy donuts made with the paired beers plus the first taste of their collaboration Boozy Donut Beer.
TICKETS: $18 — buy here
Beer Week Brunch
Saturday, May 25, 11am-1pm
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
This hangover brunch collaboration One Line Coffee includes four courses of food, coffee and alcohol pairings.
TICKETS: $70 — buy here
full disclosure: Drink Up Columbus is an in-kind sponsor of Columbus Craft Beer Week