While the industry gathers for the World Beer Cup, local legends Dock Street Brewery and My Local Brew Works are hosting specialty pours and commemorative events designed for both seasoned pros and local enthusiasts.
Featured Pours and Programming
Philadelphia’s craft pioneers are marking the week with exclusive releases that highlight the technical artistry of the region:
- Coffee Italian Lager (Dock Street Brewery South): Philadelphia’s first craft brewery is unveiling a limited specialty cask beer. Built on a base of their Italian Futuro Pilsner, this lager undergoes a secondary fermentation conditioned with coffee beans and vanilla. Attendees can visit the South Philly location for a complimentary 6oz specialty cask pour starting Monday, April 20.
- Busted Bicycle Saison (My Local Brew Works): This 8.8% multigrain farmhouse ale is a heartfelt tribute to the late brewing community icon Christopher “Lappy” LaPierre. Crafted with barley, wheat, rye, and orange blossom honey, the beer features a dry, peppery French saison profile.
- The "Lappy" Remembrance (Monk's Café): Visiting brewers and friends who missed the original commemorative brew day are invited by the MLBW team to raise a glass of Busted Bicycle Saison, available exclusively on tap at the back bar of the world-renowned Monk’s Café throughout the conference.
Visit the Hubs
Two of the city's most distinctive brewing destinations are serving as central gathering points for the CBC week:
- Dock Street South: Located in a historic vessel of Philly beer history, Dock Street South is breaking its usual schedule to open on Monday, April 20 at 11 am, specifically to welcome conference attendees for the Coffee Italian Lager release.
- Dock Street Fishtown: The brewery’s northern outpost also remains a prime destination for those exploring the city’s vibrant Frankford Avenue corridor.
- My Local Brew Works: As Philadelphia’s premier nano-brewery specializing in custom contract brewing, MLBW is showcasing the collaborative spirit of the "nano" scene through its partnerships and high-gravity seasonal pours.
Plan Your Pint
- Dock Street South: 2118 Washington Avenue | Website
- Monk's Café (for MLBW pours): 264 S. 16th Street | Website
Whether you are in town for the technical seminars or simply to soak up the city's 250th-anniversary energy, these limited-time pours offer a literal taste of Philadelphia’s enduring craft legacy.
