Celebrating its 10th year, Victoria Beer Week returns March 1st thru March 9th, 2024.
image courtesy Victoria Beer Society
Press Release
Victoria Beer Week Returns for its 10th Anniversary Celebration in March 2024
VICTORIA, BC – February 5, 2024 – Victoria Beer Week, the acclaimed series of craft beer events, is thrilled to announce its landmark 10th anniversary celebration. This week-long extravaganza will take place from March 1 - 9, 2024, promising beer enthusiasts an unforgettable experience at various breweries throughout the Greater Victoria area.
A Decade of Suds and Celebrations
Starting with its first celebration of local craft brews in 2014, Victoria Beer Week (VBW) has been an annual week-long occasion that showcases the best of British Columbia's craft beer scene. Over the last decade, the Victoria Beer Society has produced more than 100 events celebrating craft beer culture in Victoria.
The 10th edition of Victoria Beer Week promises to be the grandest yet, featuring a stellar lineup of events, tastings, and exclusive brewery experiences held at the breweries themselves, and then finishing off with a special finale put on by the Victoria Beer Society.
Closing out the week, the Victoria Beer Society will host the 2024 finale event: VBW’s 10th Birthday Bash at the Victoria Public Market (NEW VENUE) on Saturday, March 9. This finale event will celebrate the last decade of amazing craft beer events, raising a glass to some fan favourites and celebrating what’s next in Victoria’s craft beer scene.
Event Schedule
Tickets for all events are on sale now at victoriabeersociety.com.
Friday, March 1
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Île Sauvage Brewing
$10
Ten Ten Ten: VBW Collaboration Beer Launch
Celebrate the start of the 10th Victoria Beer Week. We've brewed a special Extra Pale Ale with our friends in the Victoria beer community.
Saturday, March 2
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hoyne Brewing
$30
World Class Lagers
A showcase of the variety and depth of finely made lagers, poured and presented perfectly. Includes an educational tour of the facility and tastes of 5 Hoyne lagers.
Sunday, March 3
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Beacon Brewing & Small Gods Brewing
$55
Sidney Brewing Experience
A bus tour from Victoria to Sidney that begins with a guided tour of Field Five Farms in Central Saanich, where brewing grains are grown, harvested and malted. After exploring the farm, guests will visit both Beacon Brewing and Small Gods Brewing in Sidney.
Monday, March 4
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Moon Under Water
$40
Marchtoberfest
A German Beer Dinner pairing 4 German-style beers with small plates, including the Island Rauchbier, a collaboration with Small Gods Brewing and Whistle Buoy Brewing.
Tuesday, March 5
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Phillips Brewing
$10
Trivia Night
Kick it old school and test your craft beer knowledge with trivia brewed responsibly by irresponsible quizmasters at Phillips Brewing. All proceeds to benefit the Pink Boots Society.
Wednesday, March 6
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Whistle Buoy Brewing
$10
Haze Fest
Celebrate the Hazy IPA: a style that has helped define the recent history of craft beer and has pushed innovation in the use of hops and yeast in beers. Watch Victoria’s first-ever, industry-wide corn hole tournament where staff from local breweries will compete to be crowned the best team in Victoria!
Thursday, March 7
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Vancouver Island Brewing
$15
Throwback Thursday - 40 Years of Victoria Craft Beer
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Vancouver Island Brewing will serve a small list of heritage beers plus some throwback pilot batches using old recipes. More taps will feature heritage beers from other local breweries. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their retro/throwback beer merch.
Scorpion Chef will be on site with delicious empanadas.
Friday, March 8
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lighthouse Brewing
$10
Trove of Treasures
A special event celebrating some classic Lighthouse recipes, voted in by the fans themselves! On deck is the Beacon ESB, Perla Negra Baltic Porter and Red Sky IPA.
Saturday, March 9
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Victoria Public Market
(NEW VENUE)
$40
VBW’s 10th Birthday Bash
Join us as we raise our glasses to a decade of craft beer events, community, and camaraderie. Sip and savour delicious craft beers from your favourite BC breweries. Enjoy fun entertainment, play games, win prizes and cut the cake with us as we celebrate a brew-tiful decade together. Put on your party hat and ring in 10 Years of Cheers with us!
For full details and tickets for all Victoria Beer Week events please visit: victoriabeersociety.com.
About Victoria Beer Week
Victoria Beer Week (VBW) is an annual celebration of the craft beer culture in Victoria, British Columbia. Established in 2014, VBW has grown to become a significant event in the community, attracting beer enthusiasts and industry professionals from across the region. The festival is dedicated to showcasing the diversity and quality of craft beers produced by local breweries, fostering connections, and promoting education about the art and science of brewing.
Get Involved
Check out the Victoria Beer Society website for sponsorship opportunities and volunteer opportunities to get involved with the festival.
Follow Victoria Beer Week on social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses:
Facebook: @vicbeerweek
Instagram: @vicbeerweek
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