North Texas Beer Week, which runs Nov. 1-10, is a regionwide celebration of local libations. The week is overflowing with events. Here are five not to miss.
Festicle 2019
BrainDead Brewing’s fifth annual Festicle returns to Deep Ellum with a clear mission: to bring big and bold beers to North Texas. That means barrel-aged specialties, sours and the rarest of BrainDead’s inventory, paired with live music from DJ Hammertimez.
Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at BrainDead Brewing, 2625 Main St., Dallas. $38.75-$120. prekindle.com.
Big Tex and Beer Trivia
Every Thursday is trivia night at Celestial Beerworks in Dallas, and during North Texas Beer Week, the brewery is hosting a special Texas-themed competition. Expect questions about the Dallas Cowboys, Texas lagers and other Lone Star staples.
Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Celestial Beerworks, 2530 Butler St., Dallas. Free. celestialbeerworks.com.
For the Love of Craft Screening and Pink Boots Release
The local chapter of the Pink Boots Society, an organization for female beer professionals, is debuting a dry-hopped pilsner to pair with a screening of For the Love of Craft. The documentary, produced by trade organization Brewers Association, features microbrewing pioneers like Kim Jordan (New Belgium Brewing Co.) and Ken Grossman (Sierra Nevada) and their journeys in the industry.
Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. at Funky Picnic Brewery and Cafe, 401 Bryan Ave., Fort Worth. Free. funkypicnicbrewery.com.
Hugs Cafe Chili Cook-Off
Warm yourself from the inside out at a chili cook-off at Tupps Brewery in McKinney. Restaurants, including Local Yocal and Foxiis, will be serving samples of their warming recipes in hopes of garnering the people’s choice award. Proceeds benefit Hugs Cafe, which provides employment and job training for adults with special needs.
Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. at Tupps Brewery, 721 Anderson St., McKinney. $15-$25. eventbrite.com.
Silent Rave
Grab a pair of headphones and dance the night away at this silent rave (also called a silent disco). For the uninitiated: A DJ will simultaneously play different styles of music that will be broadcast on the headphones’ different channels, so attendees can switch around to find which type they like best.
Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. at Peticolas Brewing Co., 1301 Pace St., Dallas. $20 (includes one beer). prekindle.com.
