Craft Brew Smackdown set for Friday, August 8

Craft Brew Smackdown set for Friday, August 8
July 21, 2025 Christina Soot

Explore Downtown Albany one sip at a time during the 11th Annual Craft Brew Smackdown on Friday, August 8. This evening tasting tour features craft brews, ciders, wines, spirits and more served up with local flair and good cheer.

Sample your way through 20+ breweries, cider houses, distilleries and wineries, all pouring at participating Downtown businesses. Each location pairs delicious sips with tasty appetizers, making this one of the most flavorful nights of the summer.

For just $20, attendees receive 10 tasting tickets, a commemorative event glass, a location map, and a stamp passport—fill it out as you go for a chance to win prizes. Want even more? Buy your tickets online in advance and you’ll get two bonus tastes on us!

The Craft Brew Smackdown is a fundraiser for the Albany Downtown Association and the Greater Albany Rotary Club, supporting projects that make our community stronger.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit craftbrewsmackdown.com or call the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928- 2469 for more information.