SAVORSM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience

What:              SAVOR^SM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association (BA), will take place in DC again this year. Recognized as the nation’s premier craft beer and food pairing event, SAVOR, in its ninth year, unites thousands of craft beer and food lovers for a unique culinary experience.

Along with indulging in distinctive craft beer and culinary creations from a diverse lineup of 76 small and independent craft breweries, guests will be able to mingle with the remarkable personalities behind the craft beers being served.

When:             Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 2016

7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET

Where:            National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

Who:               Small and independent craft brewers from around the country

• 28 states and Washington, D.C. are represented
• 50 percent of breweries are first time SAVOR participants
• 70 percent of the participating breweries were not at SAVOR last year

Chef Adam Dulye, Brewers Association executive chef and co-author of CraftBeer.com’s Beer & Food Course, created the food pairing menu with collaboration from several world class chefs, Cicerones and Brewers Association staff.

Why:               With craft beer continuing to grow in popularity and new breweries emerging daily, the industry has gained increased traction in the culinary sphere. SAVOR embraces this synergy by bringing together some of America’s finest food and craft beer pairings, all curated by Chef Dulye, in order to draw attention to the diverse offerings craft brewers continue to present us with. Attendees will be able to sample appetizers and craft beers from 76 different small and independent craft brewers. Additionally, SAVOR gives guests the opportunity to broaden their knowledge in the tasting Salons; these directed educational experiences provide thought-provoking information and discussion on a variety of craft beer topics.

Ticket             Member Pre-Sale*: March 22, 2016

Info:                Public Ticket Sale: March 23, 2016

* Note: You must be a Brewers Association or American Homebrewers Association member by 5:00 p.m. MT on March 13, 2016 to participate in the member pre-sale.

Grand Tasting Ticket ($135 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday) includes:

• Craft beer and food (small plate) pairings—a variety of food items and two-ounce tastings of craft beer
• The opportunity to meet and talk with many luminaries and innovators of the craft beer world
• A commemorative tasting glass
• An event program with room for tasting notes
• An exit gift

Grand Tasting + Salon Package Ticket ($155 per ticket, one evening Friday or Saturday + one Salon) includes:

• Entrance to Grand Tasting
• One private tasting or education Salon of your choice. Review the Salon schedule to identify your preferred selection in advance of the ticket sale.

SAVOR ticket sales are limited to two tickets per night, per order. There is limited availability.

*Admission to each Salon requires a separate salon ticket and is limited to those who have already purchased a General Admission ticket for that evening.

Website:         SavorCraftBeer.com