The 12th Annual Philly Bierfest Celebrates the Rich History of Brewing German-Style Beers in Pennsylvania, February 22

by Michelle Cryder on Feb 18, 2025 in Event Listing

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The German Society of Philadelphia’s 12th Annual Bierfest returns this Saturday, February 22 from 2 PM - 5:30 PM with a selection of over 50 German-style beers from Pennsylvania craft brewers as well as a variety of German imports.

Recognized by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice as one of the Top 10 Beer Festivals, this beloved event is in partnership with Philly Roller Derby and the Brewers of Philadelphia. Live entertainment will include Roller Derby arm wrestling, Berlin-style beerlesque, Philbilly music by TC Cole Riot, jello wresting, a “Best Legs in Lederhosen” contest, axe throwing, and more.

Photo by the German Society of Philadelphia

Don’t forget to enjoy some delicious aged and fermented pairings from the PA Cheese Guild’s Cheese Cave and Cider bar and Bavarian “bierstacheln” (caramelized doppelbock beer) at the fire pit. VIP ticket holders will also have access to the new Bitburger BRÜ Balcony and VIP Lounge featuring German brews and bites on the mezzanine.

Photo by the German Society of Philadelphia

Participating PA breweries include: Artifact Brewing, Attic Brewing Co., Broad Street Brewing Co., Brewery Techne / Bar Hygge, Dock Street Brewing Co., Gunpowder Falls Brewing Co., Iron Hill Brewery, Human Robot Brewery, Lavery Brewing, Love City Brewing Co., Mainstay Independent Brewing Co., Michaux Brewing Co., My Local Brew Works, Sly Fox Brewing Co., Susquehanna Brewing Co., Tired Hands Brewing Co., Triple Bottom Brewing, Tröegs Brewing Co., Two Locals Brewing Co., Victory Brewing Co., Wallenpaupack Brewing Co., Wissahickon Brewing Co., Yards Brewing Co., Yuengling & Sons Brewery, ZeroDay Brewing Co., and more.

Photo by the German Society of Philadelphia

This year’s German imports range from classic pilsners to more unique offers and include beers from Ayinger, Benediktiner, Bitburger, Erdinger, HofBräu, König Ludwig, Köstritzer, Krombacher, Paulaner, Radeberger, Schneider & Stiegl, Schöfferhofer, Tucher, Warsteiner and more, plus the oldest continuously operating brewery in the world, the Bavarian State Brewery at Weihenstephan.

Tickets are available now and begin at $59 for general admission. VIP tickets are ($79 for 1 PM VIP hour and keepsake mug) or $99 for the VIP Plus ticket (additional guided tasting at noon lead by Marnie Old, cofounder of Bierfest). Designated Drivers can contact the German Society to purchase $35 “Beerless” tickets.

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 2 PM 2025-02-22 5:30 PM 15 The 12th Annual Philly Bierfest Celebrates the Rich History of Brewing German-Style Beers in Pennsylvania, February 22 Website: https://phillybierfest.org German Society of Philadelphia false YYYY-MM-DD
Event Date: 02/22
Event Time: 2 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: German Society of Philadelphia
Price: Beerless (DD): $35; GA: $59; VIP: $79-$99
Website: phillybierfest.org

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