Albany Craft Brewers Festival
Albany Craft Brewers Festival at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, Albany, Saturday, January 30, 2027
About Albany Craft Brewers Festival at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
The 12th annual New York State Craft Brewers Festival takes place on Saturday, January 30th, at the Desmond Hotel (Crowne Plaza) in Albany, NY. The renowned event brings together 50+ breweries from every region of the state offering enthusiasts, both novice and seasoned, a rare opportunity to relish in unique and award-winning beer. Discover new styles, flavors, and brands, and meet the masters behind the craft you love! Brewery owners & representatives pour at the events, NO volunteers.
Great beer deserves to be paired with great food! Savory eats will be available for purchase from some of Albany's favorite food vendors.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Upgrade to VIP and enjoy 1-hour early festival entry (4-8PM) plus a gourmet beer and cheese pairing experience (3-4PM). This exclusive pairing features 5 unique NY beers from 5 different regions, each accompanied by tasting notes from the brewers themselves. These beers are specially selected and will not be available at the festival. The pairing also includes 5 artisanal cheeses provided by The Cheese Traveler, an esteemed cheesemonger featured on NPR. With only 100 spots available, this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity you won’t want to miss!
With almost a decade of experience, New York State Craft Brewers Festivals are produced with highest level of care and professionalism, with the goal of providing a truly authentic craft beer experience for all.
See you there, cheers!
Festival Details
Date: January 30th, 2027
Time: (GA+) 4:00-8:00PM | (GA) 5-8PM
Address: 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211
21+ Event
Ticket Prices:
(GA) General Admission - $49 Advance
Festival entrance 5-8PM
Souvenir tasting glass
Samples from 50+ NYS breweries
(GA+) General Admission Plus - $69 Advance
Early festival entrance 4-8PM
Souvenir tasting glass
Samples from 50+ NYS breweries
$5 Merch Coupon
VIP - Only 100 Spots - $95 Advance
Beer & Cheese Pairing hosted by The Cheese Traveler 3-4PM
Early festival entrance 4-8PM
Upgraded tasting glass
Samples from 50+ NYS breweries
$5 Merch Coupon
Designated Driver - $15 Advance
$5 food voucher (valid at Desmond food booth)
$5 Merch Coupon
Access to the DD Lounge with snacks and NA drinks
Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday, January 30, 2027
03:00 PM
Event overview: Venue: Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel; City: Albany, New York. When and where: Date: Saturday, January 30, 2027; Start time: 03:00 PM local; Address: 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, New York, 12211.
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Event overview
- Venue
- Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
- City
- Albany, New York
When and where
- Date
- Saturday, January 30, 2027
- Start time
- 03:00 PM local
- Address
- 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, New York, 12211
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