Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week 2017 is just around the corner and Caliente Pizza & Draft House is your PCBW Headquarters! They’ve set up 54 events to be hosted at their three locations in Bloomfield, Hampton Township, and Mount Lebanon from Friday, April 21st thru Sunday, April 30th.
Caliente used Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week 2013 to make a name for themselves and since has risen to be one of the prominent players in our city’s craft beer community. Each year, they’ve raise the bar during PCBW, challenging themselves to host more killer events that showcase their commitment to quality beer, excellent pizza, and memorable times.
2017 promises to deliver more of the same.
Without further adieu, here’s what’s happening at all three Caliente locations throughout Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week 2017:
Bloomfield Events
April 21st-30th: 5th Annual IPA Challenge – vote for your favorite IPAs daily, winning beer will be chosen at the conclusion of PCBW.
Wednesday April 19th | 6:00pm
Release Party for PCBW Collaboration Beer with Helltown Brewing – Won’t You Be My Neighbor IPA
Thursday, April 20th | 7:00pm
PCBW Pre-Party with Deschutes – Abyss Tapping at 7:00pm
Friday, April 21st | 4:30pm
Unofficial Kickoff to Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week with ALL PCBW Collaborations on tap. First 48 Customers get an Official PCBW Pint Glass
Saturday, April 22nd
11:00am – 3:00pm: Collaboration Beer Lunch with Pizza & Flights
4:00pm: Founders KBS Tapping
7:00pm: Vintage Beer Night feat. offerings from 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 paired with Old School New York Pizzas
Sunday, April 23rd | 1:00pm
3rd Annual Crush the Pin Extravaganza – 12 Pins lined up on the bar!
Monday, April 24th | 7:00pm
Cascade Brewing Night featuring 15 Cascade Sours
Tuesday, April 25th
7:00pm: Fat Heads and Floats – Bring your crew to Bloomfield for classic beer floats featuring Fat Heads beers
10:00pm: Karaoke/Talent Show with Great Lakes – Barrel-Aged Blackout Stout will be tapped for the show
Wednesday, April 26th | 7:00pm
Yards Brewing Presents: 3rd Annual Pizza Eating Challenge with Special Guest Referee Tom Kehoe, owner of Yards
Thursday, April 27th
7:00pm: Hoppin’ Frog Presents: Barrel Aged Boris, Doris, and Toris Oh My Tapping
9:00pm: Sierra Nevada Presents: Cards Against Humanity Tournament in the Railsplitter Speakeasy
Friday, April 28th | 7:00pm
Stone Brewing Presents: Gargoyles and Girl Scout Cookies – Rare Stone beers paired with your favorite Girl Scout cookies
Saturday, April 29th
1:00pm: Sours vs. Barrel-Aged – 20 Sour and Barrel-Aged offerings
5:00pm: 5 O’Clock Somewhere with Firestone Walker – West Coast Beers and Island Jams paired with pineapple pizza selections
7:00pm: Goose Island Lolita & Bourbon County Tasting
Sunday, April 30th | 4:00pm
Unofficial Sendoff to PCBW 2017 – Total Tap Takeover with 24 taps dedicated to Great Divide Brewing featuring a five year vertical flight of Yetis
Hampton Township Events
April 21st-30th: 5th Annual IPA Challenge – vote for your favorite IPAs daily, winning beer will be chosen at the conclusion of PCBW.
Wednesday April 19th | 6:00pm
Release Party for PCBW Collaboration Beer with Helltown Brewing – Won’t You Be My Neighbor IPA
Thursday, April 20th | 7:00pm
PCBW Pre-Party with Deschutes – Abyss Tapping at 7:00pm
Friday, April 21st | 4:30pm
Unofficial Kickoff to Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week with ALL PCBW Collaborations on tap. First 48 Customers get an Official PCBW Pint Glass
Saturday, April 22nd
11:00am – 3:00pm: Collaboration Beer Lunch with Pizza & Flights
4:00pm: Sam Adams Utopias Tasting
7:00pm: Get in the Zone – Founders Backstage Series Tapping paired with Chef-Inspired Calzones
Sunday, April 23rd | 6:00pm
Local Brewery Tap Takeover – All taps dedicated to local breweries
Monday, April 24th | 6:00pm
Epic Brewing Presents: 3 Baptists Walk Into a Bar
Tuesday, April 25th | 7:00pm
Fat Head’s and Floats – classic beer floats featuring Fat Heads beers
Wednesday, April 26th | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Dogfish Head Presents: Bleu Cheese & Beer Happy Hour – Four cheeses paired with World Wide Stout, Sick Cider, Saison du Buff, & 60 Minute IPA
Thursday, April 27th | 7:00pm
If You Like It Hot! – Spicy Beer & Food Night featuring Caliente’s Cry to Mommy Sauce, Cry to Mommy Pizza, Cry to Mommy Wings, and Cry to Mommy Fries paired with beers made with all kinds of peppers and spices
Friday, April 28th | 7:00pm
Stone Brewing Presents: Gargoyles and Girl Scout Cookies – Rare Stone beers paired with your favorite Girl Scout cookies
Saturday, April 29th | 1:00pm
Hampton Patio Opening Day – Pig Roast at 1:00pm featuring 10 different breweries
Sunday, April 30th | All Day
Best of the Best – Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week leftovers
Mount Lebanon Events
April 21st-30th: 5th Annual IPA Challenge – vote for your favorite IPAs daily, winning beer will be chosen at the conclusion of PCBW.
Wednesday April 19th | 6:00pm
Release Party for PCBW Collaboration Beer with Helltown Brewing – Won’t You Be My Neighbor IPA
Thursday, April 20th | 7:00pm
PCBW Pre-Party with Deschutes – Abyss Tapping at 7:00pm
Friday, April 21st | 4:30pm
Unofficial Kickoff to Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week with ALL PCBW Collaborations on tap. First 48 Customers get an Official PCBW Pint Glass
Saturday, April 22nd
11:00am – 3:00pm: Collaboration Beer Lunch with Pizza & Flights
12:00pm: H.A.S.H. Run with Victory Brewing
4:00pm: IPA Blind Taste Test with prizes for the most discerning palates!
7:00pm: Founders KBS Tapping
Sunday, April 23rd | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Pancake Apocalypse! – featuring a flight of world class breakfast beers and All You Can Eat Pancakes – Beers: Founders KBS, Weyerbacher Sunday Morning Stout, Alesmith Hammerhead, Evil Twin/Westbrook Imperial Mexican Biscotti Cake Break
Monday, April 24th | 7:00pm
Dogfish Head Heaven & Hell – 120 Minute and World Wide Stout Tapping – Celebrate Record Store Day with Heaven or Hell? Pittsburgh, you decide! Join the party at Caliente Mt. Lebanon and listen to AC/DC & Johnny and The Halos records as they tap 120 Minute IPA and World Wide Stout. PLUS, a dress-up contest for angels and devils. Best Costume wins a Dogfish Head Limited Record Player!
Tuesday, April 25th | 7:00pm
Fat Head’s and Floats – classic beer floats featuring Fat Heads beers
Wednesday, April 26th | 7:00pm
New Belgium Lips of Faith & Chocolate Pairing – enjoy chocolates paired with 2015 La Folie, Clutch, Transatlantique Kriek, and Le Terroir
Thursday, April 27th | 7:00pm
Rogue Brewing Presents: Milled, Chilled, & Jelly Filled – Sip on Rogue beers paired with a smattering of different donuts.
Friday, April 28th | 7:00pm
Stone Brewing Presents: Gargoyles and Girl Scout Cookies – Rare Stone beers paired with your favorite Girl Scout cookies
Saturday, April 29th | 1:00pm
Alesmith Speedway Stout Presents: Caliente’s 1st Annual Pinewood Derby – $50 entry gets you a car, a flight of four variations of Speedway Stout, a pint of Alesmith IPA and a Pizza Buffet. Plus, you’ll be entered to win prizes throughout the day.
Sunday, April 30th | All Day
Best of the Best – Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week leftovers
