Deschutes Brewery Celebrates Philly Beer Week

A few folks from Deschutes Brewery will be in town for Philly Beer Week, and they’re bringing some special, hard-to-find beers with them to pour alongside some fan favorites. Check out the schedule below for the events where you can find them during the festivities – and beyond!

Deschutes Brewery at the International Beer Expo
The folks from Deschutes Brewery wouldn’t miss this for the world, so they’re making the trek to pour some beer at The Sixth Annual International Great Beer Expo in Philadelphia. The Oregon brewery will be joining more than 75 of its international brewing brethren and pouring Chainbreaker White IPA and Twilight Summer Ale for the masses. All this while raising money for the Committee to Benefit The Children, a local charity that provides resources for the treatment and care of children with cancer, leukemia and serious blood disorders.

When: Saturday May 31, VIPS 12:30 pm / General admission 1:30-5 pm
Location: Philadelphia Navy Yard, 4747 S Broad St #120, Philadelphia, PA 19112

Deschutes Brewery Tap Takeover with Good Dog
Not only is it a Tap Takeover featuring Deschutes Brewery beers such as the debut of their limited Reserve Series Belgian-style quad, Not the Stoic, and Armory XPA on nitro, but the crew is down here from Oregon to talk beer as well. Good Dog is cooking up delicious food prepared especially for the evening, and you can take home a free commemorative pint glass if you’re “good.”

When: Saturday, May 31, 4-7 pm
Location: Good Dog Bar & Restaurant, 224 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Class of ’88 Reunion Tap Takeover (with Deschutes & Brooklyn Breweries)
It’s an ’80s Costume Party featuring two breweries originating from this era of parachute pants, Aquanet hairspray and jelly bracelets: Deschutes Brewery and Brooklyn Brewery. Great fashion sense wasn’t the only totally radical thing born in this decade of excess. Speaking of excess, several hard-to-find beers will be on tap and Deschutes Brewery’s corporate executive chef, Jeff Usinowicz, will be collaborating with City Tap House to cook up some throwback food specials. And don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes because 12:01 Social will playing your favorite ’80s hits all night long.

When: Sunday, June 1, 6pm
Location: City Tap House, 39th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Beer-lesque: Tastings & Tassels with Deschutes Brewery
What’s better than an evening full of craft beer from Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery? An evening full of craft beer…coupled with Naughty Pierre, and the lovely ladies from the Peekaboo Revue. The ladies will feature a Deschutes Brewery beer in each of their burlesque and variety stage acts. This is sure to be a night of excitement, laughter, and unforgettable fun. Beers will include Mirror PondPale Ale, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Twilight Summer Ale and Fresh Squeezed IPA. A special “guest” beer will also make an appearance for sampling during intermission.

When: Monday, June 2, 7-10 pm
Location: Boot & Saddle Philly, 1131 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Cost: Cover charge is only $5 and includes the first pint of beer!

Slider Showdown with Deschutes Brewery
If you can only do one thing for Philly Beer Week this year, then this is the event for you. Not only is the evening filled with delectable fare from DiBruno’s (think charcuterie, exotic cheeses, anti-pasto and a slider competition), but beers from Deschutes Brewery will be flowing. The Oregon brewery is bringing its handcrafted beers such as Mirror Pond, Black Butte Porter, Chainbreaker White IPA, Twilight Summer Ale and Not the Stoic (which is making its debut in Philly this week). Best of all? Proceeds from the evening will benefit the St. James School.

When: Wednesday, June 4, 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: DiBruno’s, Rittenhouse Square, 1730 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Cost: Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased online at: http://dibrunobros.ticketleap.com/slider-showdown

Great Chefs Event
For all those who wish Philly Beer Week went on forever…Deschutes Brewery is staying a few extra days to celebrate at the Great Chefs Event. A brewery that puts just as much care and creativity into the fare it serves at its Oregon pubs as it puts in its beer wouldn’t miss this chance to hang out with nearly 50 top-flight chefs and mixologists displaying their passion for fine food. A benefit for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Charity to help fight childhood cancer, Deschutes Brewery will be pouring its Black Butte Porter and wildly popular Fresh Squeezed IPA.

When: Tuesday, June 10, 6-9 pm
Location: Philadelphia Navy Yard, 4747 S Broad St #120, Philadelphia, PA 19112

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