Events View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website Instagram Email This week: Fri 5th: Wine Tasting with Wes 5-7pm

Sun 7th: Hop City's 6th Anniversary Festival 12-8pm feat. food by The Hot Tag, Tamale Queen, and Anatomy of Pi!

Upcoming: Thu 11th: Wine Tasting with Jake 5-7pm

Fri 12th: Beer with Amy 5-7pm

Thu 18th: Wine Tasting with Amy 5-7pm

Fri 19th: Wine Tasting with Juliana 5-7pm For more events, our draft list, and more, check out our website Protip: Read This Guide To Our Anniversary Festival By Angela Richter, Social Media and Events Manager

for Hop City Craft Beer and Wine - Birmingham

If you've been to one of our annual festivals before, you know what to expect. But, for those of you who haven't, here's our handy guide to get the best experience from the biggest party we throw all year!



Come Early:

We expect well over 1000 people to show up throughout the event, just like in previous years, so if you want first dibs on the most popular stuff, good parking, and to avoid the biggest crowds, show up closer to the noon starting time.



Know Your Parking Plan:

We'll have the main lot by our patio at the intersection of 3rd Ave S and 30th St. blocked off for the event, so plan on parking elsewhere. The lot behind our building at 3rd and 29th, and the lot on 2nd Ave where 30th St. would be are the closest parking, but most of the nearby businesses are closed and will have empty lots, too.



Or you could avoid all that mess and get an Uber or Lyft right to the entrance of the event!



Get Tokens First:

With so many people showing up to the party, it would be crazy for us to run tabs and try to keep track of who's who. To ensure the fastest possible service and minimal wait time for beer at the bar, we're using a 1 token = 1 4oz pour system, which has worked great for us in the past!



So that means you'll need tokens before you can get that tasty brew in your glass. Tokens can be purchased at the registers at the front of the retail side of our store. They're $3 per token, or 10 for $25, and a serious steal, maybe highway robbery, for the caliber of beer you'll get for it. Many of the drafts on the board for this event would normally be $10-15 per 4oz pour, so drink up!



You can also use tokens for full sized beers and wine at the beer tents outside the patio, and the beer tents will also take credit cards. And, tokens can be used for tips, too!



Get Untappd:

Our draft list is always available at Untappd.com and on the Untappd app, and if you've got access, you'll be able to see our draft line-up on Untappd roughly an hour before the event starts, so you can start planning what you want to sip on first.



Stay Fed and Hydrated:

All those 4oz samplers are gonna add up, but we've got 3 food trucks to keep you fed! The Hot Tag, Anatomy of Pi, and Tamale Queen will all be here, so make sure you come hungry, because all three of them make fantastic food.



Coosa Riverkeeper, our featured fundraiser, will also have a Hydration Station set up to sell bottled water. All proceeds will go to helping them keep our water supply clean!



Get Swag:

Speaking of Coosa Riverkeeper, we're also holding a silent auction loaded with lots of awesome beer and wine swag, and more from local businesses, that you can bid on. Just like with the hydration station, all proceeds help keep us flush with clean water, so bid early and often to get the best stuff. This year's auction will also include the opportunity to make your own beer with Fairhope Brewing again, which is arguably our most popular auction item!



See you Sunday!



*This list includes arrivals from the previous 7 days. For more immediate information

on arrivals later in the week, check our social media or ask us in-store! *This list includes arrivals from the previous 7 days. For more immediate informationon arrivals later in the week, check our social media or ask us in-store! Orpheus/Hop City Fruits of Pomona 6pk cans - Hop City exclusive! Collaboration made by Hop City's owner, Kraig Torres, with Orpheus Brewing!

Duclaw Sour Me Peach Sherbet 4pk 16oz cans

Duclaw PastryArchy 4pk 16oz cans

Founders Trico 6pk cans

Harpoon Dunkin Coffee Porter 6pk

Kona Pipeline Porter 6pk

Elysian Night Owl 6pk

Oskar Blues Ten Fidy 4pk cans

Prairie Standard 4pk cans

Prairie Picnic 4pk cans

Prairie Consider Yourself Hugged 12oz

Sweetwater Cherry The Pit & The Pendulum 500ml

Sweetwater Peach The Pit & The Pendulum 750ml On Sale Now! Knee Deep Imperial Tanilla 4pk cans $9.99 (was $13.99)

Hoppin' Frog Grapefruit Turbo Shandy 4pk cans $10.99 (was $14.99)

Hoppin' Frog Hop Dam Triple IPA 12oz $6.49 (was $7.99)

Nomad Freshie 4pk cans $10.99 (was $14.49)

Nomad Saltpan 4pk cans $10.99 (was $14.49)

Hochland Champagne Mead 750ml $25.49 (was $31.99) Sour Sale!

We got a great deal on Cascade beers, and we're passing the savings on to you! All Cascade bombers are now $3-4 off! Find our full selection on display at the front register while this deal lasts!



We got a great deal on Cascade beers, and we're passing the savings on to you! All Cascade bombers are now $3-4 off! Find our full selection on display at the front register while this deal lasts! Afraid of commitment? We offer the largest selection of single bottles of beer and cider in Birmingham! Don't see what you want to try? Ask a staff member to break a six-pack open for you! Looking for gluten free beer, cider, sake, and craft soda? We've got that!

NEW: Orin Swift Eight Years In The Desert 2017 (kinda a big deal, look for a story on this in next week's newsletter!)

SALE: Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay $31.99 (regular $39.99)

SALE: Emerald Hare Wines $14.99 each, choose from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose, and Red Blend

Don't forget to check out our End of the Vine clearance wine

for discounts up to 20% off original prices! We offer 5% off 6 bottles of wine, and 10% off 12 or more bottles of wine!

New Brews on Tap at the Growlertown Bar Lagunitas Sour Pineapple

Humulus Project Rethink

Stone Enjoy By 10.31.18

Fairhope Gilliam Wallace

Stone Xocoveza Check out our full list of 66 ever-changing drafts on Untappd! Can't get enough of Hop City? Check out our new tank tops, plus our other apparel, next time you visit! Sizes small to 2XL available in some styles!

Planning a party? We can help you pick beer and wine for events at any budget!



Call us today at

205-279-2337 or email Call us today at205-279-2337 or email angelarichter@hopcitybeer.com