The San Antonio Botanical Garden is excited about its 12th semiannual Brews and Blooms event on May 19th, 2018, 6:00pm - 7:00pm VIP Admission and 7:00pm - 10:00pm General Admission. Brews and Blooms is a fun and casual evening for adults 21 and older. Craft brew sampling, food booths, Two Ten Music DJ, live music by The Lost Project, adult games provided by Rent Giant Games, and fun photos by Reel Photobooth, all set in the gorgeous, flowering Botanical Garden. Brews and Blooms isn’t your typical beer garden!

Working closely with San Antonio Cerveceros, Brews and Blooms provides a venue for new and seasoned craft breweries to showcase just why craft brews have become so popular around the country.

The beer selections this evening will be a pleasing variety of over 40 various craft beers from 17 different breweries from Ales to Lagers, including some great seasonal releases from local and regional breweries. For a list of participating breweries, refer to the FAQs below.

Join us for great food provided by some of San Antonio’s best Food Vendors, live music, lawn games, and adult activities. Premium Ticket holders will enjoy early admission 6:00pm- 7:00pm, catered food and a selection specialty beers. So bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the fun.

GET TO AND FROM Brews and Blooms with ease! Onsite parking is limited and RIDESHARE is encouraged. Sign up for Uber and use the promo code SABOT to receive a free ride on us, up to $20 off. This promotion is for first-time riders only! Create an account here. Already an Uber rider? Don’t forget to share this promo code with others so that they can enjoy a ride to and from events in San Antonio!

FAQs

What is included in the ticket price?

General Admission ticket include admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden on May 19th, 2018 at 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Brews and Blooms, twelve (12) drink sample tickets, and Brews and Blooms souvenir glass.

Premium Admission ticket includes early admission, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, above PLUS access to separate section to include an additional eight (8) specialty drinks, and catered food.

Designated Driver tickets includes admission to the San Antonio Botanical Garden on May 19th, 2018, a 12oz Brews and Blooms souvenir cup, unlimited water and soft drinks.

What is the pour size of each beer tasting?

Sample size is a 2oz pour.

What are my transportation/parking options for this event?

Rideshare is highly encouraged. The Garden has limited onsite parking. Shuttle transportation will not be provided. Uber has a special offer for first time riders. Download the Uber app and use promo code SABOT to receive a free ride on us, up to $20 off. Transportation by UBER drivers is by independent providers and use is at your own risk. The San Antonio Botanical Garden Society is not responsible for decisions you make regarding use of UBER drivers or the actions or conduct of such drivers.

What breweries will be there?

General Admission Breweries

St Arnold Brewing: Orange Show and Summer PIls

8th Wonder: Rocket Fuel and Hopston IPA

Save The World: Rex Servus and Lux Mundi

Künstler Brewing : King William Kolsch and Verbotten

Epic Brewing : Son of a Baptist and Tart and Juicy

Buffalo Bayou: White Buffalo and 1836 Copper Ale

Four Corners: Local Buzz Golden Ale and Super Bee Saison

Ranger Creek: SA Lager and Mission Trail Pale Ale

Abita Brewing: Strawberry Harvest Fruit Lager and Amber

Independence Brewing: Cowboys from Helles and Redbud Berliner Weisse

Alamo Beer: Golden Ale and Fiestaval

Oasis Brewing: El Grito Gose and Luchesa Lager

Coop Brewing: F5 IPA and Gran Sport Porter

Southern Star: Humidity Kolsch and Pink Boots IPA

Rabbit Hole: Rapture Brown and El Conejo Mexican Lager

Real Ale: Swifty APA

Swifty APA 5 Stone: Aloha Pina and Braunfelser Keller Pilsner

VIP Breweries

St Arnold Brewing: Barrel Aged Divine Reserve 2017

Save The World: Sanguis

Künstler Brewing: Chamuco

Cactus Land: La tuna wheat

Mad Pecker: Coffee Pecan Brown

Guadalupe Brewing: Coconut Scotch Ale

Cigar City: Jai Alai IPA

Is food included in the ticket price?

Food is not included in the General Admission ticket or the Designated Driver ticket price nor can you use your drink tickets toward the purchase of food. Food may be purchased separately from a verity of food trucks, located on Halsell Way. An ATM will be available at the main entrance for your convenience.

Food is included in the Premium Admission ticket price until 9pm and is catered by Mi Taquito Aranda Jalisco.

What food trucks will be onsite?

Lone Star BBQ

Mr. Meximum

Palm Frites

B-Daddys BBQ

Is an ID required to enter and is there an age limit to enter the event?

Yes. All ticket holders must be 21 years and older and must show a valid ID for admissions. If you do not have a valid ID, you will not be allowed entrance to the event.

Are children allowed to this event?

Babies and Children are not allowed. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted to this event.

Can I purchase additional drink tickets?

Yes. Additional drink tickets can be purchase onsite, $10 for 4 additional drink tickets. Cash or Credit Card payment accepted.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

No outside food or beverages allowed. You may bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the night.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Tickets are transferrable however each ticket holder must show a valid ID (21 years and over) with your admission ticket to enter this event. You may print your ticket or use your smartphone devise to show your ticket.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. You may show your ticket on any smartphone device.

What is the refund policy?

No refunds. All sales are final.

Is there a backup plan in case of rain?

For your safety and the safety of others this event will be canceled in the case of severe weather. An email notification will be sent to the email address used to purchase the ticket. Updates will also be available on our Facebook page and website at www.sabot.org. In the event of cancellation your ticket purchase is tax deductible and all monies raised will help support the mission of the San Antonio Botanical Garden, a non-profit organization.

I am a member to the San Antonio Botanical Garden, do I get a discount on my ticket?

Yes. Members Only - receive a $5 discount off the General Admission ticket and a $5 discount off the Premium Admission ticket. Must show proof of membership at the door.