Do you have “Lager Love” or does a “Hop Harvest” sound more your style? Would you prefer a “Pilsner Party” or a “Stout Showdown?”
Each day of this year’s Traverse City Beer Week, Nov. 6-14, will feature a special theme that highlights one of the many kinds of inventive brews crafted locally in the Traverse City area. You can visit any of the participating breweries, pubs, and restaurants and get discounts with the Traverse City Beer Week passport – plus the chance to try some special releases during the week.
Sign up for the passport now to get the special offers by email, then plan a visit anytime from November 7-15.
To whet your palate, here’s a look at this year’s schedule of daily themes:
- Friday, Nov. 6 – Pilsner Party
- Saturday, Nov. 7 – Lager Love
- Sunday, Nov. 8 – Blonde Moments
- Monday, Nov. 9 – Brown Sugar
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 – The Red Zone
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Twist of Flavor
- Thursday, Nov. 12 – Hop Harvest
- Friday, Nov. 13 – Porterhouse Party
- Saturday, Nov. 14 – Stout Showdown
Special Deals
Many participating breweries, taprooms, cideries, and wineries are offering special deals throughout Traverse City Beer Week. Show your Beer Week passport at participating spots to unlock discounts and other perks while you explore the local beer scene. Grab $2 off a draft at K&A Hop Dogs, $1 off a pint at Earthen Ales, or $1 off your first beer at Silver Spruce Brewing Company. At North Peak Brewing Company, your passport gets you a free soft pretzel and beer cheese sampler, while Heartwood Ciders is offering 50% off your first two pints. There’s also a free logo pint or cider glass with a full-size pour at Lake Ann Brewing Co., giving you even more reasons to visit breweries and taprooms around the Traverse City area.
From Traverse City breweries to cideries and wineries throughout northern Michigan, there are plenty of ways to make the most of Beer Week. Stone Hound Brewing Company, Suttons Bay Ciders, Tank Space on 8th, Tandem Ciders, Two K Farms Cidery & Winery, and other participating locations are offering special discounts on everything from pints and growler fills to six-packs and bottles. Whether you're searching for new breweries near Traverse City, revisiting a local favorite, or planning a day of exploring Michigan beer country, your Traverse City Beer Week passport is your ticket to local pours, special offers, and plenty of stops worth making.
Where to Stay and How to Get Around
Even though one particular Traverse City Beer Week theme day might jump out to you, why not spend the night and try something new the next day, too? With more than 5,000 guest rooms available, you’ll find the perfect place to stay in the Traverse City area. There are downtown lodging options, waterfront homes and cottages, full-service resorts, B&Bs, mom-and-pop motels, and more.
Once you’ve booked your home base for Traverse City Beer Week, then explore transportation options for your self-guided tour. If you’re looking to visit more than a couple of breweries, please consider a chauffeur service such as the Brew Bus, Traverse City Wine & Beer Tours, or Scenic Wine & Brew Tours.
You can even bring your dog(s) along, if you’d like. There are pet-friendly lodging options in the Traverse City area, as well as taprooms where you can bring your dog. At K&A Hop Dogs, you can even let your pooch run free in the grassy, fenced-in acreage outside the pub.
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