Greater Wilmington Beer Week is taking flight this year — literally.
Not only will this year’s participants have an intriguing assortment of beer flights to sample, Avelo Airlines is joining the party by offering complimentary airfare benefits to lucky winners in Beer Week’s Passport contest.
This year’s celebration features 16 venues — seven area breweries and nine restaurants that boast a top-shelf craft beer menu. The brewers are collaborating on a few beers brewed specifically for Beer Week and all the venues will offer plenty of intriguing imbibements, fresh fare, and everything from tap takeovers to beer can art.
For a full schedule of events, visit WilmingtonBeerWeek.com.
In the meantime, if you want the scoop on the participating places, read on…
Autumn Arch Beer Project
Brewer: Mike Sobel
810 Pencader Dr, Suite C
Newark, DE 19702
AutumnArch.com
Small-batch, experimental brewery and taproom specializing in deep-flavor profiles, edgy bitterness, and complex relationships. Wed, 6pm: Run Club.
Thu, 7pm: Trivia. Fri, 6pm: Live Music. Sun, 10am: Yoga.
Bellefonte Brewing Company
Brewer: Joe Bob Jacobs
3605 Old Capitol Trail
Wilmington, DE 19808
BellefonteBrewingCompany.com
Featuring 16+ beers and seltzers plus regular events (indoor and outdoors) such as food truck festivals, music, video game competitions and corn hole tournaments. Family and dog friendly. Also offers pinball and arcade games.
Chelsea Tavern
Number of Beer on Tap: 33
821 N. Market St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801
ChelseaTavern.com
Offering one of the largest beer selections — in draft , can, and bottle — in the area, Chelsea Tavern has been a longtime supporter of local craft. The tavern is open to 1am daily serving lunch and dinner, plus early happy hour specials (Mon-Fri, 3pm–6pm) and a late night happy hour (Mon-Fri, 11pm-1am). Brunch is served on the weekend, 10am-2pm.
Dew Point Brewing
Brewer: Cody Hoffman
2878 Creek Rd, Yorklyn, DE 19736
DewPointBrewing.com
Delaware’s only family-owned and operated micro-brewery brewing and serving up numerous styles of beers inspired from around the world. Located in the historic Garrett Snuff Mill on the Red Clay Valley Historic Byway, their tasting room and beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy a craft beer with friends or gather with the community during events.
Dorcea
Number of Beer on Tap: 14
1314 Washington St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Dorcea.com
Owned and operated by two longtime hospitality experts, the Bomba brothers, Dorcea combines friendly bar service and a cozy restaurant experience with a focus on comfort food. Draft selection often showcases local breweries, and their can-and-bottle menu is a deep-dive into hard-to-find favorites from near and far.
High Steaks Brewery at Delaware Park Casino
Brewer: Elliott Sidell
777 Delaware Park Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19804
DelawarePark.com/dining/brewing
Following a full renovation on the first floor, Delaware Park Casino not only offers the best slot product in the country, but is home to the reimagined High Steaks Brewery. Enjoy house brewed beers, perfectly grilled steaks, and an intriguing wine list. With over 14 beers on tap, they have something for everyone.
Iron Hill Brewery
Senior Head Brewer: Drew Rutherford
620 Justison St., Wilmington, DE 19801
147 E. Main St., Newark, DE 19711
IronHillBrewery.com
Nothing’s more local than beer brewed 10 feet from your table and nothing is fresher than everything made from scratch every day. Iron Hill strives to have its craft beers and handcrafted foods inspire one another in unexpected ways. Now with 21 locations. Founded in 1996.
Kid Shelleen’s (Trolley Square)
Number of Beer on Tap: 13
14th and Scott Sts.
Wilmington, DE 19806
HarrysHospitalityGroup.com
A neighborhood bar and restaurant renowned for is flame-grilled burgers and award-winning brunch (weekends 10am-2:30pm), Kid Shelleen’s also offers Happy Hour from 4-6pm Mon-Fri. Featuring draft beer, wine, selected cocktail and food specials.
Kid Shelleen’s (Branmar Plaza)
Number of Beer on Tap: 16
1812 Marsh Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
HarrysHospitalityGroup.com
Following in the tradition of the original Trolley Square location, Kid Shelleen’s Branmar is a fun, festive place to dine with family and friends. Featuring the same award-winning brunch and burgers along with a friendly staff, outdoor patio, assortment of TVs and terrific menu. Brunch (weekends 10am-2:30pm); Happy Hour (Mon-Sat 4-6pm) Featuring draft beer, wine, selected cocktail and food specials.
The Chancery Market
Number of Beer on Tap: 6
1313 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
TheChanceryMarket.com
It’s a meeting place, it’s a bar, and it’s a food hall offering seven diverse options including Mexican, Indian, Hawaiian/Japanese, burgers, chicken, vegan and café/coffee. The Chancery also features Quizzo from 6-8pm on Wednesdays, Music Bingo 6-8pm on Thursdays, and Free Yoga every Sunday, 10-11am.
Maker’s Alley
Number of Beer on Tap: 24
804 Orange St
Wilmington, DE 19801
MakersAlleyDE.com
Makers Alley is Wilmington’s only indoor-outdoor beer garden. Enjoy a large selection of local craft beer complimented by delicious bar bites from their unique 1964 converted airstream kitchen, including our 2x award-winning Delaware Burger Battle specialty burgers. Open year-round, Makers Alley also offers guests 3-hours of free parking at the Mid-town Park Garage directly next door.
Trolley Tap House
Number of Beer on Tap: 31
1616 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
TrolleyTapHouse.com
Open seven days a week from 3pm to 1am, Trolley Tap House boasts the largest craft selection in Trolley Square. Regular fun includes Music Video Bingo from 7-9pm on Tuesdays; Quizzo from 8-10pm on Wednesdays, and Live Band Karaoke from 9pm-1am on Sundays. Also featuring pool table, video games and a dog-friendly patio.
Twisted Irons Craft Brewing
Brewer: Matt Found
303 Ruthar Drive, Suites E-F
Newark, DE 19711
TwistedIronsBrewery.com
Dedicated to creating a wide variety of diverse beer styles that are balanced, flavorful and second-to-none. They keep 16 beers on tap and offer several n/a options as well as wine, mead/cider and mixed drinks. Their family-and-dog friendly taproom hosts live music and events regularly, including their ever-popular open-mic night. They are Delaware’s only brewery to house a full-featured golf simulator. Tee-times can be booked online.
Two Stones Pub (Wilm.)
Number of Beer on Tap: 20
2502 Foulk Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19810
TwoStonesPub.com
Part of a local restaurant chain that was the first in the area to serve a variety of craft beer from around the country with quality comfort food. Features a mug club, ever-changing Taco Tueday specials, and Sunday Brunch. Showcasing area craft favorites along with select brews from its sister company, 2SP Brewing Co. in Aston, Pa.
Washington Street Ale House
Number of Beer on Tap: 24
1206 Washington St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
WSAleHouse.com
A Wilmington landmark since 1997, this ale house is open daily, offering Pasta Night (Mon), Burger Night (Tues), Wing Night (Wed) and Taco Thursdays. A recent winner of “Best Late Night Menu” in the Best of Delaware Awards. Offers 35 canned and bottled beers and a considerably large area-craft selection on draft.
Wilmington Brew Works
Brewer: Craig Wensell
3129 Miller Rd, Wilmington, DE 19802
WilmingtonBrewWorks.com
The only production brewery in Delaware’s largest city, housed in a 100-year-old former laboratory in the Ninth Ward. WBW is dedicated to keeping the spirit of the building’s origins alive with new and innovative ales, lagers, sours and ciders. Features a beer-hall style taproom with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, regular live music and special events.