Beer Week 2016: NYC events, tastings this weekend
Beer Week is here and there's really no reason not to get involved. Credit: iStock
Beer Week is here, and if you like hops, hop on over to an event (or six).
Friday:
Red Hook, Brooklyn's Sixpoint is in residence at Daniel Boulud's gastropub on the Bowery. Cheers! 5:30 to 7 p.m., 299 Bowery
Head to Lucy's Whey on the Upper East Side for pairings of flights of beer and beer-washed cheeses. 4:30 to 10 p.m. 1417 Lexington Ave.
Saturday:
New York state beers will compete for prizes at this awards gala. Participating breweries include: KelSo, Greenpoint Harbor and Gun Hill. Two sessions: noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Altman Building, 135 W. 18th St.
Winter's Grind sausage and beer event
Head to the popular barbecue spot Arrogant Swine for a sausage and beer pairing featuring local brewers and local charcuterie makers. All you can eat. 1 to 4 p.m. 173 Morgan Ave., Bushwick
Sunday:
Head to Randolph Hall to drink a few brews and watch some classic films, from "Ghostbusters" to "Coming to America." 5 to 11 p.m., 343 Broome St.
Brooklyn Brewery Summer in Winter party
Forget the cold, dark days and drink summer ales. 3 to 11 p.m. Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St.
