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 early and snag a spot at ticketed events before they sell out. Up next: bottle and can releases! Check out our other breakdowns of beer dinners and collaboration beers.
Canis Mexicanus Bottle Release
Saturday, May 18, 12-5pm
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
This WRB spiced Russian Imperial Stout infusion only comes around during Columbus Craft Beer Week! The brewery will have 22 oz bombers of Canis Mexicanus (limit 6 per person) and Salted Canis Mexicanus (limit 2 per person) on sale starting at 12pm.
Andre the Giant Birthday Party and Can Release
Sunday, May 19, 10am-10pm
Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen
Hoof Hearted is celebrating what would be the 73rd birthday of The Eighth Wonder of the World with the can release of Come On Over, My Mom Said It’s Cool Birthday Cake Imperial Stout.
Sour Release
Tuesday, May 21, 3-9pm
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
Three sour bottles will be available at this WRB release: Swimming in the Mangrove (Red Wine Puncheon Aged Sour Red), Black Mangrove (Barrel Aged Dark Sour), and Aggregate Swarm (Barrel Aged Brett Honey Saison), along with over a dozen sours on draft.
Tor Bottle Release
Thursday, May 23, 3-11pm
Endeavor Brewing
Endeavor is releasing its first sour, Tor — an English style ale sour aged in oak barrels for a year and a half. Limit 3 per person.
Pool Party and Can Release
Saturday, May 25, 12-8pm
Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen
That infamous Hoof Hearted swimming pool is opening in time for the brewery to release cans of a new brand new Strawberry Lemonade IPA.
full disclosure: Drink Up Columbus is an in-kind sponsor of Columbus Craft Beer Week
