‘Tis the season for a lot more than shopping…it’s also a great time for beer tasting! Portland, Ore. plays host to a five-day holiday beer fest that begins today, continuing through Sunday. What a great way to get into the holiday spirit, by tasting beer from nearly 100 local breweries, creations like a s’more-flavored beer by Base Camp Brewing Co. or the Three Mugs’ peppermint and white chocolate-flavored beer.
The website AllTheRooms.com has broken down a list of five can’t-miss beer festivals around the U.S., starting with the Holiday Ale Fest.
Meanwhile, we’ll give you the short version here, listing their selections for the Top Five Beer Fests, with links to the official websites of each one. Find one near you!
Holiday Ale Fest, Today through Sunday, Portland, Ore.
Extreme Beer Fest, Feb. 2-3, Boston, MA
Bacon and Beer Classic, Feb. 24, Santa Clara, Calif.
New York City Craft Brewers Festival, June 13, 2026, Buffalo, NY
Chicago Craft Beer Week, July 22-23, Chicago, IL
For information on accommodations at any of the events, go to AllTheRooms.com.
