The weather is warming, flowers are blooming, Local Decks are opening, and beer is pouring. (Well, beer is being poured, but you get the gist.) What could be better?! Delaware Hop Scene and NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com are happy to share this week’s best craft beer events with you. Check out the hoplights for Wednesday, April 27th through Tuesday, May 3rd below. As always, feel free to peruse the full sortable calendar of craft beer events at Delaware Hop Scene!

What’s Happening & WHERE This Week in Craft Beer!

WEDNESDAY, April 27th

$3 Wednesdays at Iron Hill Brewery Newark
The Delaware Growler Otter Creek Keg Box Contest ends with the winning ticket being drawn at 7 p.m.
Dogfish Beer Dinner in the Green Room at the Hotel du Pont. Call (302)594-3154 for reservations.
Reds, Whites, & Brews at Ed “Porky” Oliver to support U.S. Veterans

Corporate sponsors, donors, local community supporters, volunteers, military personnel, and their families are celebrating and raising funds for the mobile mission of Suiting Warriors. Enjoy a beer/cocktail reception, book signing, 50/50 raffle, and buffet dinner for our heroes.

THURSDAY, April 28th

Dogfish Night at Throwbacks Sports Lounge
Mug Night at Stone Balloon Ale House
$2 off growler fills on Thursdays at Peco’s Liquors
Meet the Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. brewer at Stanley’s Tavern
Lagunitas “Steal the Jar” Night at Metro Pub & Grill in Middletown

Join us as we feature four brews from Lagunitas Brewing Company, fun, prizes, and more! Buy a pint, and “steal” the Lagunitas-branded Mason jar! The event runs from 5-11 p.m.

FRIDAY, April 29th

Craft Night at Stanley’s Tavern

SATURDAY, April 30th

Join the outdoor party at the Iron Hill Brewery Wilmington Deck Multi-Tap event from 1-6 p.m. The restaurant officially opens its Riverfront deck and taps some special beers from Iron Hill and twelve Delaware breweries.

SUNDAY, May 1st

Delaware Barleywine Expo at Stewart’s Brewing Company in Bear begins its weeklong celebration of barleywines

Stewart’s is proud to announce its Fourth “Not-Very-Annual” Delaware Barleywine Expo! We will be serving Stewart’s vintages including 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013, and 2015, with the addition of many bourbon barrel aged expressions from different years. Several special guest beers will be tapped as well, including 2012 Flying Mouflan (Troegs), 2012 Old Crustacean (Rogue), and 2012 Old Bart (Yards). Starting on Sunday, May 1st, we will be tapping at least four each day, culminating on Saturday, May 7th with up to 15 Barleywines on tap all day long! Rest up and don’t miss it!

MONDAY, May 2nd

Delaware Barleywine Expo at Stewart’s Brewing Company in Bear
15% off craft beer 6-packs at Peco’s Liquors
Late Night Happy Hour at Argilla Brewing Company at Pietro’s Pizza from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

TUESDAY, May 3rd

Delaware Barleywine Expo at Stewart’s Brewing Company in Bear
Taco Tuesday Madness at Two Stones Pub Newark, Two Stones Pub Wilmington, and Two Stones Pub Kennett
Flight Club at Chelsea Tavern from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Brought to you by two craft beer loving Hop Heads

Delaware Hop Scene, dedicated to the growing craft beer scene in and around Delaware. We are all about keeping you in the know from who’s making craft beer news, tastings, tap takeover, and beer dinners to special meet-and-greets. We love keeping you up-to-date on the good stuff happening in the First State of Beer.