Can't get into Wilmington Brew Works' opening sessions? Get a taste at Bellevue State Park.
Ryan Cormier
If you were too busy barbecuing in the backyard to jump online over the weekend, you probably missed the city's newest brewery announcing a series of soft opening tasting sessions and tours.
The first events at the soon-to-open Wilmington Brew Works — 14 sessions on Miller Road brewery running from Thursday through July 27, sold out in minutes. The two-hour "Flights of Discovery" sessions cost $20 and includes a flight of beer.
The brewery's ownership decided to offer the small, 30-person tastings and tours ahead of a grand opening, slated for sometime next month.
Even though the first opportunities to quaff at the 4,000-square-foot former site of Harper-Thiel Electroplating Co. are now gone, you can still get a preview of the suds.
The brewery launched its summer-long partnership with Friends of Bellevue State Park on Sunday, servings its beers at a park concert by Jimmy Buffett cover band Jimmy & The Parrots.
Wilmington Brew Works will be pouring at each Sunday (6:30 p.m.) concert at the park this summer:
Sunday — Boy in Black
July 22 — Chorduroy
July 29 — Kategory 5
August 5 — Spokey Speaky
August 12 — The Big Jangle
August 19 — The Core
August 26 — Re-live the Beatles
There is also one other event where Wilmington Brew Works can be found ahead of its official opening.
The brews will also flow at "Jam in the Garden Market" at the Bellefonte Farmer's Market (510 Duncan Road, Bellefonte) on Friday starting at 5 p.m. Sycamore Alley performs and food will be offered by the Uncle John's BBQ, Ole Tapas and Doggie Style food trucks.
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