Pizza Port Carlsbad's 26th Annual Strong Ale Festival

Join us for Pizza Port Carlsbad's 26th Annual Strong Ale Festival, where you will have the chance to taste a variety of strong ales. There will be over 60 high-octane beers on draft, plus rare bottles available during VIP.

Strong Ale will be held December 6th and 7th at Pizza Port's Port Side with a VIP session each day followed by a general admission session.

Listed below are the ticket options:

VIP 1 Day- $75

Friday, December 6th, 4 pm-5 pm (with access to Friday GA session, 5 pm-9 pm)

This ticket is for Friday entrance only and includes 1 fest glass, 10 tasters, and complimentary food during the VIP session.

or

Saturday, December 7th 12pm-1pm(with access to Saturday GA session, 1pm-5pm)

This ticket is for Saturday entrance only and includes 1 fest glass, 10 tasters, and complimentary food during the VIP session.

VIP 2 Day- $100

Friday, December 6th, 4 pm-5 pm (with access to Friday GA session, 5 pm-9 pm) & Saturday, December 7th, 12 pm-1 pm (with access to Saturday GA session, 1 pm-5 pm)

Includes 1 fest glass, 10 tasters, and complimentary food during the VIP session each fest day.

General Admission 1 Day- $50

Friday, December 6th, 2024 5 pm-9 pm

This ticket is for Friday entrance only and includes 1 fest glass and 8 tasters.

or

Saturday, December 7th, 2024 1 pm-5 pm

This ticket is for Saturday entrance only and includes 1 fest glass and 8 tasters.

***Additional Tasters may be purchased individually at the festival for $2 each.

***There is a $5 charge for a replacement fest glass

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit for entering the event?

Must be 21+ to attend.

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

Printed tickets are not mandatory. Your ID must match your ticket for entrance.

Are D.D. or non-drinking tickets available?

Due to past incidents, we are unable to offer discounted/non-drinking tickets. Sorry for the inconvenience. Your D.D. or non-drinking friend is more than welcome to enjoy the attached Pizza Port Carlsbad pub during your stay at the fest.

Host or Publisher Pizza Port Brewing Co.