Kick off the world’s largest beer celebration of its kind with a festival like no other. Welcome the arrival of the Hammer of Glory from its daylong relay through the streets of Philadelphia, cheer award-winning brewers and watch Mayor Nutter smash open the first official keg of the week: Brotherly Suds 3.

Micros… brewpubs… nanos – they’ll be pouring the finest ales and lagers, including seasonals and one-off’s. Live music, food (additional price), surprises with keepsake sampling cup.

It’s a can’t-miss toast to America’s Best Beer-Drinking City… and it all happens on Independence Mall at 6th & Market streets in the shadow of the Liberty Bell.

$40
info: phillybeerweek.org/opening_tap.cfm
tickets: phillybeerweek.ticketleap.com/openingtap12