2013 Holiday Ale Festival - Winter Beer Festival in Portland, Oregon

The 2013 Holiday Ale Festival.
Our gift to you.

The 18th Annual Holiday Ale Festival will be held Dec. 4th - Dec. 8th, 2013. Imagine 50+ big, bold craft beers at one winter event. 'Tis the holiday season and beer lovers rejoice. We offer this humble gift... the gift of great beer... to the beer lovers of Portland and beyond. Come start your own holiday tradition.

Fest Facts

50+ Incredible Brews created just for Winter Beer Lovers.

Many beers specially released just for the festival, including Old Saint Chongo, Cranberry de Table and HOLLA-Day Ale

At least 16 Limited Release Tappings

Vintage Belgian Bottles at the Exclusive Sunday Beer Brunch

The Beers

The Mobile Edition of the Holiday Ale Festival website is online.

Get up-to-second updates on beer tappings and locations, find maps/directions, view daily hours of operation, buy tickets, get special hotel packages and more directly on your mobile phone.

The Holiday Ale Festival website will autodetect your mobile browser, and you can easily switch between the mobile and desktop versions using the links near the bottom of the homepage.

The Exclusive Sunday Beer Brunch... Lasting Memories.

Sunday, December 8th, 11am - 1pm, Upstairs Sky Bar - $65

At least 4 special draft beers not at the regular fest, plus multiple large format bottles.

Over 40 European-style delicacies, including pastries, cheeses, fruit, grilled croissant sandwiches and much more.

Tickets go on sale in November 2014.

Brunch Details

Welcome to the 2013 Holiday Ale Festival!

The winter season holds many gifts for beer lovers in the form of big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter's night. Each year, the Holiday Ale Festival annually gathers up dozens of these winter warmers

for a joyous five-day celebration. As a result, this quintessential Portland event has earned a reputation as the premier winter beer tasting venue on the West Coast.

Held in the heart of downtown Portland, the Holiday Ale Festival keeps attendees warm and dry under a large clear top tent that covers Pioneer Courthouse Square while allowing for views of the city lights. Gas heaters create a cozy ambience under the boughs of one of the region's largest decorated Christmas trees.

More than 50 potent winter ales are featured at this year's event, all of which are created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. These aren't beers you'll find in the supermarket - our brewers have put together special recipes just for the Holiday Ale Festival. From Belgians and Barleywines to Stouts and Sours, these beers are rich, robust and full of complex flavors.

From December 4th through December 8th, 2013, come hoist a pint and toast to the spirits of the season. We look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Ale Festival...Cheers!

Download the 2013 Program

Cheers to Our Sponsors!

A Few Snapshots From the Festival

Pioneer Courthouse Square

A view of the Holiday Ale Festival and the Pioneer Courthouse Square Christmas Tree.
Our Incredible Volunteers

Our volunteers love to spread the holiday cheer, putting a smile on everyone's face.
The Sunday Beer Brunch

The Sunday Beer Brunch should not be missed. It's a party when the corks start popping.
Now This Is A Happy Hour

Bring the whole gang and join us after work for some laughs and incredible beers.
Girls Night Out Approved

Heated tents, great beer and lots of holiday cheer. A perfect setting for a girls night out.
A Perfect Date

Holiday music, winter warmers, a Christmas tree, and lots of conversation make for a perfect date.
More Sunday Beer Brunch

An incredible fruit platter; just one or more than 40 items at the Sunday Beer Brunch.
Sunday Brunch Madness

Two Sunday Beer Brunch attendees try to take off with two 9L Belgian bottles.
Our Little Elves

Two of our staff members take a quick break to spread some holiday cheer.