The Hand Crafted Tasting Co. is proud to announce its inaugural NYC American Craft Beer Festival at the Lexington Ave Armory (68 Lexington Ave) in Manhattan on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

The NYC American Craft Beer festival is a true celebration of the American craft beer experience. We have invited 75 of this country’s best craft brewers to come together at one time, in one place, so you can sample a careful selection of the best seasonal brews they have to offer!

Hours

Session I

VIP/Connoisseurs Hour: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
General Admission: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Session II
VIP/Connoisseurs Hour: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
General Admission: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

GRAND TASTING:

From the established craft brewers to the mid-majors and up-and comers, the diversity and creativity of the American Craft Brewing Community has proven to be limitless. For our Grand Tasting, we will be featuring an extensive variety of these artisanally produced creations from America’s Top Breweries. Nearly 75 participating breweries from across the country are each expected to showcase 2 of their finest offerings (about 150 beers total) with a strong emphasis on their Limited Release and Seasonal selections. Taste the flavors of the season in liquid form.
We also expect to have exciting representatives from the Home Brewers Community in attendance.

CONNOISSEUR CLUB:

A very limited access lounge area in which to relax with flowing taps of some perennial favorites highlighted by a select grouping of extremely rare and limited offerings. This area will be available to our Connoisseurs for the full 3 1/2 hour session. Connoisseurs will also have the opportunity to mingle in this relaxed environment with brewery representatives and industry experts. Light fare and music included.