Summa, summa time! It’s gettin’ hot out there, but Delaware Hop Scene and NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com know some ways to cool down (with beer). We’ve complied a list of the best beer-centric events for you this week! Check out what hoppy happenings are going on from Wednesday, July 20th through Tuesday, July 26th. 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, July 20th

$3 Wednesdays at Iron Hill Brewery in Newark

THURSDAY, July 21st

Dogfish Night at Throwbacks Sports Lounge
$2 off growler fills at Peco’s Liquors
Allagash Belgian Independence Day Tap Takeover at Two Stones Pub Wilmington
Mug Night at the Stone Balloon Ale House
Jessop’s Tavern begins its Belgium Independence Day celebration

FRIDAY, July 22nd

Jessop’s Tavern continues its Belgium Independence Day celebration
Teachers’ Happy Hour at Bellefonte Brewing Company from 3-5 p.m.
Craft Night at Stanley’s Tavern

SATURDAY, July 23rd

Jessop’s Tavern continues its Belgium Independence Day celebration
Iron Hill Brewery Newark Brewmasters Brunch
Smyrna Craft Crawl with Blue Earl Brewing Company, Brick Works Brewing and Eats, Painted Stave Distilling, and the Delaware Brew Bus
13th annual Newark Food & Brew Festival

The free Newark Food & Brew Festival features craft and imported beers, creative cuisine, live music, and sidewalk performers. The festival showcases more than 40 craft and imported beers paired with food from 17 of downtown Newark’s finest restaurants. Walk from restaurant to restaurant as musicians and balloon decorations line the street, making this one of Delaware’s most beloved summer traditions. The Newark Food & Brew Festival is all about celebrating the unique relationship between the culinary arts and the brewing sciences. Beer tastings and food specials begin at 2 p.m. and run until 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, July 24th

Jessop’s Tavern finishes its Belgium Independence Day celebration
Liberty 5K Run/Walk at Blue Earl Brewing Company
Back to the Patio party at Toscana with Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company

For $4, choose from any of five craftilicious cans of Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company’s creations: Churchville Lager, County Line IPA, Croydon Cream Ale, Trauger Pilsner, and J.A.W.N. — Juicy Ale With Nugget. Live music starts around 3 p.m. out on the patio. Toscana will have free snacks and some giveaways, too.

MONDAY, July 25th

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, July 26th

Taco Tuesday Madness at Two Stones Pub Newark and Two Stones Pub Wilmington
Flight Club at Chelsea Tavern from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Geeks Who Drink at Chelsea Tavern

Geeks Who Drink is a weekly team trivia contest with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, as well as, bonus prizes for each round! This week Chelsea Tavern will feature discounted appetizers! 10% OFF up to five teams, 20% OFF for 6-10 teams, 30% OFF for 11-15 teams, 40% OFF 16-20 teams, and 50% OFF for 20+ teams! The trivia runs from 8-10 p.m.

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