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Tap into special events + deals during Charlotte Craft Beer Week

Charlotte’s most refreshing fall celebration is back and bigger than ever.

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Raise a glass to the Queen City’s craft beer community as Charlotte Craft Beer Week returns Oct. 17-26.

This 10-day celebration of the people who keep Charlotte’s craft beer scene flowing is hopping with special offers and events from local breweries, beer shops, restaurants, and more.

It all starts with the Passport

The free Charlotte Craft Beer Passport is your all-access pass to exclusive pours, perks, and prizes. It’s also the only way to see more than 100 special offers and events happening throughout the week.

Getting yours is easy: Just sign up, receive your passport, then check in at participating breweries to earn points toward merch, brewery swag, and more.

Choose your celebration

The Craft Beer Week itinerary is overflowing with hoppy happenings, like special beer releases, discounted drafts, and even brewery tours.

Our top pick: a neighborhood brewery crawl with free rides from City Brew Tours, connecting breweries in NoDa, Plaza Midwood, South End, LoSo, Belmont, and North End.

Mark your calendar

Pour with a Purpose | Oct. 22 | Wooden Robot’s Cosmic Ballet helles lager returns, plus a special toast to one of Charlotte’s most beloved brewers, Dan Wade. Proceeds benefit the Dan Wade Memorial Scholarship.

Home Brew Competition | Oct. 26 | Cheer on the first-ever home brewers’ showdown.

Industry Appreciation Day | Oct. 26 | Frenchy’s Sip & Shop | Toast the brewers, bartenders, and teams behind the taps.

See everything on tap

Sign up for your Craft Beer Passport to start exploring the full list of events, discounts, and participating businesses.

Cheers to local beer

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