About this Event
Twenty-eight years in, and the Strong Ale Festival is still our favorite way to welcome winter at the beach. Over two days we’re pouring 60+ big, bold, high-ABV beers from near and far: double and triple IPAs, roasty imperial stouts, warming barleywines, and barrel-aged heavyweights. VIP sessions get first crack at rare bottles you won’t see poured anywhere else.
Trade the boardshorts for a hoodie, grab a glass, and stick around Carlsbad Village a little longer than you planned. One day or both, we’ll save you a spot.
Tickets
VIP 1-Day – $75
Choose Friday or Saturday:
- Friday, Dec 4: VIP 4–5 PM, then GA 5–9 PM
- Saturday, Dec 5: VIP 12–1 PM, then GA 1–5 PM
Includes 1 festival glass, 10 tasters, rare bottle pours, and complimentary food during the VIP hour.
VIP 2-Day – $100
Both days:
- Friday, Dec 4: VIP 4–5 PM, then GA 5–9 PM
- Saturday, Dec 5: VIP 12–1 PM, then GA 1–5 PM
Includes 1 festival glass, 10 tasters each day, rare bottle pours, and complimentary food during both VIP sessions.
General Admission 1-Day – $50
Choose Friday or Saturday:
- Friday, Dec 4: 5–9 PM
- Saturday, Dec 5: 1–5 PM
Includes 1 festival glass and 8 tasters.
Extra tasters are $2 each at the festival. Replacement glasses are $5.
Event venue & nearby stays
Pizza Port Carlsbad, 571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, United States
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