5th Annual Best Guinness Pour in Central NY!
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☘️ 2026 BEST GUINNESS PINT IN CENTRAL NY: "THE POUR" ☘️
Good things come to those who wait, but while your bartender pauses to let your pint settle... No more waiting - the ultimate Guinness competition in Central New York is finally here! "The Pour" returns for 2026 to celebrate the art of pouring the perfect pint while raising funds for a local charitable
☘️ THE PRELIMINARY "POUR-OFF" QUALIFIERS
To reach the Grand Finale, bartenders must qualify at one of our three preliminary "Pour-Off" events hosted across Central NY!
1️⃣ Qualifier #1: Tuesday, August 11th @ 5:30 PM
The Bunker (New Hartford, NY)
2️⃣ Qualifier #2: Tuesday, August 18th @ 6:30 PM
Knucklehead's BrewHouse (Whitesboro, NY)
3️⃣ Qualifier #3: Tuesday, August 25th @ 6:00 PM
The Black River Ale House (Rome, NY)
☘️ FOR BARTENDERS & CONTESTANTS
• Free to Enter: There is zero cost to compete in any of the preliminary Pour-Offs!
• Three Chances: Bartenders are invited to compete in one, two, or ALL THREE Pour-Offs to maximize their chances of qualifying!
• Top 12 Advance: The top 4 highest-scoring bartenders from each Pour-Off location will earn an invitation to compete in the Grand Finale on September 15th at Five Points Public House ($25 Finale registration fee applies upon qualification, typically sponsored by the bartender’s employer).
• Registration: All competing bartenders must register online in advance at: https://www.aohuticany.org/the-pour
☘️ THE THREE COMPETITION ROUNDS
Each contestant will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges selected by the host venue. Contestants must pour and present three distinct drinks:
The Perfect Pint of Guinness
The Perfect "Half-and-Half" (Ever wonder why the Irish don't call it a "Black & Tan"? Ask a Hibernian at the event to find out!)
Shamrock Foam Art (Etching a perfect shamrock into the head of the pint)
☘️ THE GRAND FINALE
• Date: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
• Location: Five Points Public House (Utica, NY)
• Featuring Central New York's Top 12 Bartenders competing for the championship title!
Come out to support your local bartenders, enjoy a legendary evening with friends, and help us support vital local charities across Central New York.
For complete rules and bartender registration, visit: https://www.aohuticany.org/the-pour
#ThePour #BestGuinnessInCNY #GuinnessPourOff #AOHUtica #AOHNY #UticaNY #RomeNY #WhitesboroNY #NewHartfordNY #MohawkValley #SupportLocal
Good things come to those who wait, but while your bartender pauses to let your pint settle... No more waiting - the ultimate Guinness competition in Central New York is finally here! "The Pour" returns for 2026 to celebrate the art of pouring the perfect pint while raising funds for a local charitable
☘️ THE PRELIMINARY "POUR-OFF" QUALIFIERS
To reach the Grand Finale, bartenders must qualify at one of our three preliminary "Pour-Off" events hosted across Central NY!
1️⃣ Qualifier #1: Tuesday, August 11th @ 5:30 PM
The Bunker (New Hartford, NY)
2️⃣ Qualifier #2: Tuesday, August 18th @ 6:30 PM
Knucklehead's BrewHouse (Whitesboro, NY)
3️⃣ Qualifier #3: Tuesday, August 25th @ 6:00 PM
The Black River Ale House (Rome, NY)
☘️ FOR BARTENDERS & CONTESTANTS
• Free to Enter: There is zero cost to compete in any of the preliminary Pour-Offs!
• Three Chances: Bartenders are invited to compete in one, two, or ALL THREE Pour-Offs to maximize their chances of qualifying!
• Top 12 Advance: The top 4 highest-scoring bartenders from each Pour-Off location will earn an invitation to compete in the Grand Finale on September 15th at Five Points Public House ($25 Finale registration fee applies upon qualification, typically sponsored by the bartender’s employer).
• Registration: All competing bartenders must register online in advance at: https://www.aohuticany.org/the-pour
☘️ THE THREE COMPETITION ROUNDS
Each contestant will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges selected by the host venue. Contestants must pour and present three distinct drinks:
The Perfect Pint of Guinness
The Perfect "Half-and-Half" (Ever wonder why the Irish don't call it a "Black & Tan"? Ask a Hibernian at the event to find out!)
Shamrock Foam Art (Etching a perfect shamrock into the head of the pint)
☘️ THE GRAND FINALE
• Date: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
• Location: Five Points Public House (Utica, NY)
• Featuring Central New York's Top 12 Bartenders competing for the championship title!
Come out to support your local bartenders, enjoy a legendary evening with friends, and help us support vital local charities across Central New York.
For complete rules and bartender registration, visit: https://www.aohuticany.org/the-pour
#ThePour #BestGuinnessInCNY #GuinnessPourOff #AOHUtica #AOHNY #UticaNY #RomeNY #WhitesboroNY #NewHartfordNY #MohawkValley #SupportLocal
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Five Points Public House and Event Center, 623 Columbia St, Utica, NY 13502-3405, United States
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