November 28th - December 2nd, 2018 | Pioneer Courthouse Square | Portland, Oregon
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The 2018 Holiday Ale Festival.
Our gift to you.

The 23rd Annual Holiday Ale Festival will be held Nov. 28th - Dec. 2nd, 2018. 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
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 Beers

The Exclusive Sunday Beer Brunch...

  • Sunday, December 2nd, 11am - 1pm, Upstairs Sky Bar - $TBD
  • 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.
  • Sunday Brunch tickets will go on sale in late October (follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates)!
Brunch Details
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Welcome to the 2018 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 November 28th through December 2nd, 2018, 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 2017 Program

Cheers to Our Sponsors!

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A Few Snapshots From the Festival

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