Natural Selections :: Activities :: What’s on Tap :: Become a Catalyst

Join North Carolina brewers at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for our sixth annual Natural Selections on Friday, August 16, 7-10pm.

Enjoy this one-of-a-kind evening of beer and science among the Museum’s dioramas. Sample unique creations fitting our natural science focus from more than 20 North Carolina breweries. Enjoy hands-on science of beer activities, games and live music by The Jason Adamo Band. Vote for your favorite beer during the event and award the fourth annual Natural Selections People’s Choice Award to one lucky brewery.

VIP Lounge: Enjoy custom food pairings and unique beer and cider creations while relaxing in our exclusive VIP Lounge in the Featured Exhibition Gallery. Learn how to bring out the best flavors in your pairings with local chefs and brewing experts. Take home a collectible 16oz. Natural Selections glass. Space is limited. VIP ticket price includes general admission to Natural Selections plus VIP lounge experience. VIP menu.

Tickets: $40 General Admission; $65 VIP. Museum members are $30 General Admission; $55 VIP. Not a member yet? Join today!

Price includes beer samples, activities, tasting guide and collectible Natural Selections tasting glass. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend. A photo ID is required for entry.

All proceeds benefit the Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Proceeds from Friends’ activities – including gift shop sales, membership and events – all support Museum programs, research and exhibits.

Brewer Sponsors

Supporting Brewer Sponsors

VIP Lounge Brewer Sponsors

Serving exclusive beers and ciders not available on the general admission floor with custom food pairings:

VIP Lounge Food Sponsors

Media Sponsor

Event Partners

Cabot Creamery

Craft Beer Collective

Epiphany Craft Malt

NC Beer Guys

NC State: The Meitzen Lab

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