When the five o’clock whistle blows it’s often time to … well … “wet your whistle” with a cold frosty mug of beer.  It’s tradition!  A frothy delicious tradition, right?  Right!

We at NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com have paired with Delaware Hop Scene to provide you — the beer-loving reader — with fun beer-centric events in the area.  Whether it be a craft beer festival, a beer tasting event, a beer-paired food event, or a cool weekly beer special, NDH will share the wealth of knowledge compiled at Delaware Hop Scene.  We’ll do this on a weekly basis starting now, as cooler temperatures arrive and the leaves begin to change color.  Here are our top picks for Wednesday, October 7th through Tuesday, October 13th.  Take a sneak peek at the full sortable calendar of beer events at DHS.

What’s Happening & WHERE

This Week in Beer!

Iron Hill Brewing Wilmington and Newark celebrate Oktoberfest!  Ready to get your German on?  Got a hankering for some Hackbraten?  Grab your stein and head for the Hill.

Iron Hill has brewed a traditional German festival beer to celebrate.  This medium-bodied lager has a wonderful sweet, malty and bready aroma and a firm malt flavor, balanced with mild bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Two Stones Brewing Tap Takeover and Flyers opening night at Kelly’s Logan House.  The puck drops at 7:30, but the 2SP taps its beer at 7 p.m.  Find delicious details here.

Enjoy $2 off 64 oz. growler fill-ups at Newark Bottle Shop on NFL game days (Colts vs. Texans)

Blue Earl Brewing Company​ will be featured on WDEL Thirsty Thursday​.  Listen after the news at 3 p.m.

Meals On Wheels Delaware is having a Pep Rally to promote its​ Ultimate Tailgate.  The Williams-Sonoma in the Christiana Mall​ will host the event.

Drink for Pink at Argilla Brewing Company at Pietro’s Pizza will raise awareness (and pints) for breast cancer

Iron Hill Brewing Wilmington and Newark celebrate Oktoberfest

It’s Dogfish Night at Throwbacks Sports Lounge in Wellington Plaza in Hockessin.

Jessop’s Tavern & Colonial Restaurant​ Oktoberfest Celebration kicks off and runs all weekend long in Historic New Castle

Iron Hill Brewing Wilmington and Newark celebrate Oktoberfest

The Fermentation Festival is happening at the Kennett Square Farmers Market​ from 2-5 p.m.

Hallowed Pumpkin Hill at Iron Hill Brewery in Newark.  Don’t miss out on this sacred event.  Six pumpkin beers, one large pumpkin tapping, and a crazy pumpkin pie eating contest.  Pumpkin Beers on Tap: Pumpkin Ale, Ichabod Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Pumpkin Coffee Stout, Smoke-o-lantern, Bourbon Imperial Pumpkin Ale, and Great Pumpkin Stout.  The event is 1-5 p.m.

Cheesetoberfest​ is a force to be reckoned with at Fordham and Dominion Brewing​ in Dover

The 2015 Kennett Brewfest​ is an opportunity to sample some of the best regional and national craft beers accompanied by great food, great music, and great people

Iron Hill Brewing Wilmington and Newark celebrate Oktoberfest

Enjoy $2 off 64 oz. growler fill-ups at Newark Bottle Shop on NFL game days

Iron Hill Brewing Wilmington and Newark celebrate Oktoberfest

Enjoy $2 off 64 oz. growler fill-ups at Newark Bottle Shop on NFL game days (Steelers vs. Chargers)

Taco Tuesday Madness at Two Stones Pub Newark, Two Stones Pub Wilmington, and Two Stones Pub Kennett.  Specialty theme-based tacos are served from 5-10 p.m.

Brought to you by 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.

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