Fish House Craft Beer Fest to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

Fish House Craft Beer Fest returns to Pensacola with added offerings in June.

The Fish House Deck in Pensacola will once again host the 12th Annual Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. The annual gathering brings together a wide range of breweries, distilleries and beverage enthusiasts, while also supporting a local nonprofit.

Organizers say the event will feature more than 50 beers, offering attendees the opportunity to sample a broad spectrum of styles from local, regional and national producers. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.

“This event is designed to allow the public to taste a large variety of handcrafted beers with an opportunity to sample a number of styles to determine preferences,” says Dean Clark, beverage manager for Great Southern Restaurants. “We love putting on this event because it benefits an amazing cause. Being able to showcase and support not only local breweries, but the beverage community as a whole is so important to us.”

The festival will highlight a diverse lineup of participating breweries, including several from the Gulf Coast region. Among those scheduled to attend are Pensacola Bay Brewery and Perfect Plain Brewing Co., along with Props Craft Brewery Company, Odd Pelican Beer Co. and Ology Brewing Co.

Additional breweries include Braided River Brewing Co., Urban South Brewery, Victory Brewing Company, Grayton Beer Company, Wicked Weed Brewing, Swamp Head Brewery, Founders Brewing Co. and Fairhope Brewing Company, among others.

In addition to beer tastings, the event will feature a selection of spirits, including Rollins Distillery, Asesinato Tequila, Bushwacker Spirits, Meili Vodka, St. Augustine Distillery, Bulleit Bourbon, XXI Martini and The Botanist Gin.

The event is open to guests ages 21 and older and will take place rain or shine. Tickets will go on sale beginning April 1 for $30, plus tax, and can be purchased at The Tackle Shop, located at The Fish House, or online. Prices will increase to $40 starting June 1 if tickets remain available, with limited day-of sales offered at the door.

Each ticket includes a souvenir beer glass and access to all beer and spirits tastings during the event. Organizers encourage early purchase, as the event has drawn strong attendance in previous years.

With its combination of beverage variety, waterfront setting and charitable impact, the Fish House Craft Beer Fest offers attendees a chance to explore new flavors while supporting a meaningful cause.