The 11th Annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival is happening Saturday, January 24 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. This is one of the best beer events in the state, bringing together more than fifty breweries from every corner of New York. It is a rare chance to try unique and award winning beers, discover new styles, and talk directly with the people who make them. All beer is poured by brewery owners and staff. No volunteers.

Great beer needs great food. Some of Albany’s favorite food vendors will be set up with plenty of options to keep you going.

VIP tickets are back and always sell out. VIP gets you in an hour early from 4 to 8 plus access to a select beer and cheese pairing from 3 to 4. This tasting features five special beers from five different regions along with notes from the brewers and five cheeses from The Cheese Traveler. These beers are only available at the tasting and not on the festival floor. Only one hundred spots are available.

After more than a decade of events, the New York State Craft Brewers Festivals are known for putting on a real craft beer experience that highlights the best of what New York has to offer.

See you there. Cheers.