Bolts Brew Fest 2019 Kicks off Hockey Season

Beer and hockey are a perfect match and the Tampa Bay Lightning are combining the two for the Bolts Brew Fest 2019. It will take place at AMALIE Arena on August 16^th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

There are multiple options for admission for this Downtown Tampa event. General Admission is available for $50 in advanced, and $60 at the door. Designated Drivers can get into the event for $35. All ticket options give attendees unlimited beer samples.

If you are a true beer lover, there is a VIP option for admission; $110 for advanced tickets and $140 at the door. A VIP ticket will give you early access at 6:00 p.m. for an extra hour of tasting without all of the crowds. VIP attendees also access the Lexus Lounge in AMALIE Arena that will have special VIP only food and beer. VIP only breweries include: Brewery Ommegang, Evil Twin Brewing, Founders Brewing Co., Huyghe Brewert, Lindemans Brewery, & Samuel Smith Brewery. In addition to all of this, VIPs get a Tampa Bay Lightning experience and a ticket voucher for a Tampa Bay Lightning pre-season game.

The Bolts have brought in more than 50 breweries, with a mix of local and national brands. These breweries offer attendees more than 200 options for craft beer. Florida is featured heavily in the brewery list from Tampa Beer Works, to Tampa Bay Brewery Company, to Swamp Head Brewery. Local listings are balanced with major companies such as Pabst Blue Ribbon, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Yuengling.

Whether you’re a Bolts fan, a beer fan, or both, the Bolts Brew Fest is guaranteed to be a fun evening filled with fans’ ideal pairing of sports and craft beer.