BIBA of Williamsburg and Beer Sessions Radio present:

New York State Food and Beer Expo

BIBA of Williamsburg and Beer Sessions Radio have teamed together and are pleased to announce the first annual New York State Food And Beer Expo on Saturday, July 27th in the East River Park, which is situated along the trendy Williamsburg Waterfront in Brooklyn. As a featured event of July Good Beer Month, attendees will be able to sample exclusive beers (over 40 types in all) from over 20 New York State microbreweries as well as fresh, farm-to-table foods sourced from within our regional foodshed of New York State. This celebration of New York State food and beer supports the idea that all things delicious can be discovered and enjoyed through sustainable methods.

As part of the festivities Empire Brewing Company owner, David Katleski, will be receiving a special award in recognition of his years of leadership and service to the New York State craft beer as president of the New York State Brewers Association. The award is being presented by Assemblyman Joe Lentol.

Where: East River State Park

When: Saturday, July 27th

Start time: 10AM

End time: 7PM

Participating Breweries

Peekskill Brewery

Blue Point Brewing Company

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company

Rushing Duck Brewing Company

Newburgh Brewing Company

Brewery Ommegang

Sixpoint Brewery

The Bronx Brewery

Brooklyn Brewery

Singlecut Beersmiths

Radiant Pig Craft Beers

Empire Brewing Company

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

KelSo Beer Company

Keegan Ales

Shmaltz Brewing Company

The Defiant Brewing Company

Southern Tier Brewing Company

Rockaway Brewing Company

Alphabet City Beer Company

Port Jeff Brewing Company

Olde Saratoga Brewing Company

& MORE

What's On The Menu?

In addition to the 20 plus microbreweries onsite there will also be an array of farm-to-table foods sourced from within our regional foodshed of New York State, including:

Cheeseburgers - with cheeseburger cook off!

Bratwurst

Grilled NY Apple Cheddar Sandwiches with Leek Jam

Salsa & Chips

Roasted Mexican Style Corn

New York State Kimchi & Pickles

Pretzels

Apples & Cider

Watermelon station

& MORE

SOURCES: Flying Pig Farms, Coach Farm, Finger Lakes, Red Jacket Orchards, Mother-in-Law Kimchi, NYS Rick's Pick Pickles, Martin's Pretzels.

Admission

General Admission (available at the door)................ $10

Entitles purchaser entry to the event

General Admission Package Deal...........................$20

Entitles purchaser to entry plus (2) beer tickets

VIP Package.............................................................$55 Adv/$65 Dos

Entitles purchser to (10) beer samples, (5) food samples, a souvenir glass, exclusive lounge access with Zywiec greeting station, exclusive indoor bathroom access, and goody bag jam-packed with exclusive promotional giveaways and treats.

VIP tastes by: Chef Dennis Hatzinger; Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen; Jarlsberg; NY Handmade Breads; Remarkable Liquids, Kombucha

Additional Beer Tickets (10oz) pour can be purchased from two of the onsite ticket booths. Tickets are $6 each or (4) for $20.