Annual European Vacation Fundraiser for Philly Beer Week's

PBW is teaming up with famed brewery De Struise Brouwers and head brewer Urbain Coutteau to brew a special collaboration beer to celebrate PBW’s 10^th Anniversary that will be served at select bars and restaurants during PBW 2017. As in years past, one lucky winner will travel to Belgium, accompanied by a local brewer of their choice, to create the collaboration brew. Raffle tickets can be purchased online (click to purchase); the trip will take place in January 2017.

• The annual PBW Raffle is a fundraiser for Philly Beer Week, a 501(c)6 non-profit that supports the diverse and dynamic beer and brewing culture of the greater Philadelphia area
  • Tickets are $6 each or 4 for $20; when purchased, the entrant chooses among a list of participating local brewers to accompany them in the event that they win
  • This year’s Grand Prize is a trip to Belgium to collaborate with De Struise Brouwers
  • The trip is sponsored by Shelton Brothers Importers, led by Dan Shelton
  • The package includes two roundtrip airline tickets from Philadelphia to Belgium, along with accommodations for two nights in Belgium
  • Additional prizes are also available, and include tickets to PBW events, brewery tours and other goodies from PBW’s participating restaurants, craft beer bars and breweries

• Entrants can purchase as many tickets as they like, for more chances to win
  • All entrants must be at least 21 years old
  • The winner will be drawn live on Thursday, November 17 at City Tap House Logan Square, during a lively party featuring special firkins and rare brews from participating local breweries
  • Winners need not be present to win, but are encouraged to attend
  • Winners must have a valid passport or the ability to secure one in time for the trip
  • Tickets can be purchased online (click to purchase); or in-person at some of the region’s beer and cider festivals, including Pour to the Core (Oct. 15)
  • The ticket purchaser will select a professional brewer from a designated list of participating Philadelphia area breweries (see below) at the time of purchase; the two will head to Belgium together for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
  • Contest open to only local brewers; there is a 3-year waiting rule for previous winners – John Stemler (Free Will) was the 2015 winner and Tom Kehoe (Yards) was the 2016 winner

Participating local breweries and brewers on this year’s ballot listed below:

• 2SP – Bob Barrar
• Cape May Brewery Company– Ryan Krill
• Conshohocken Brewing Company – Andrew Horne
• Dock Street Brewery and Restaurant – Vince DesRosiers
• Double Nickel Brewing Company – Drew Perry
• Evil Genius Beer Company – Trevor Hayward
• Evolution Craft Brewing Company – Mike Piorunski
• Fegley’s Brew Works – Mike Wieboldt
• Flying Fish Brewing Company – Barry Holstein
• Forest & Main Brewing Company – Gerald Olson
• Iron Hill's Brewery & Restaurant – Andrew Johnston
• Lancaster Brewing – Mark Braunwarth
• Levante Brewing Company – Tim Floros
• Manayunk Brewery – Evan Fritz
• Philadelphia Brewing Company – Ben Schamberg
• River Horse Brewing Company– Chris Rakow
• Shawnee Craft Brewing– Devin Vogel
• Ship Bottom Brewery – Robert Zarko
• Sly Fox Brewing Company – Brian O’Reilly
• SOLE Artisan Ales Brewery – Joe Percoco
• Saint Benjamin Brewing Co – Andrew Foss
• Stable 12 Brewing Company– Mike Deger
• Sterling Pig – Brian McConnell
• Stoudt's Brewing Company – Jack Sweeney
• Tröegs Brewery – Tim Mayhew
• Victory Brewing Company – Dennis Leonard
• Weyerbacher Brewing Company – Scott Bicksler

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