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100+ AMERICAN CRAFT BEERS & BEYOND!
LAKESIDE IN IVANHOE

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 • 3-6PM (VIP @ 2PM) • GASTON EDWARDS PARK • ORLANDO

In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, Beer 'Merica will feature 100 different craft brews, seltzers and more to sample from, all from the good ole US of A, lakeside in the park at Ivanhoe Village, with live music, food trucks, game zone and more!

WIN $500 CASH! Come dressed up in your most patriotic gear for a chance to win your favorite beer for a year. Winner will be announced during the event!

Beer 'Merica is 21+ only. No one under the age of 21 is permitted into Beer 'Merica.

Beer 'Merica is also dog friendly!! All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.

This event is RAIN OR SHINE!

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Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

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2023 PARTICIPATING BRANDS

breckenridge

breckenridge

Golden Road

Golden Road

Bold City

Bold City

Big Storm

Big Storm

3 Daughters

3 Daughters

Blue Point

Blue Point

Goose Island

Goose Island

Elysian Brewing

Elysian Brewing

Victory Brewing Co

Victory Brewing Co

Kona

Kona

Islamorada Beer Company

Islamorada Beer Company

Sweet Water

Sweet Water

Southern Tier

Southern Tier

Motor Works

Motor Works

Wicked Weed

Wicked Weed

Tampa Bay Brewing Co

Tampa Bay Brewing Co

New Holland

New Holland

Ivanhoe Park

Ivanhoe Park

Bold Rock

Bold Rock

Bud Light

Bud Light

Liquid Death

Liquid Death

Margaritaville

Margaritaville

NÜTRL

NÜTRL

Seagram’s Escapes

Seagram’s Escapes

Woodchuck Hard Cider

Woodchuck Hard Cider

Prime

Prime

Prime

Prime

Calypso

Calypso

Alani Energy

Alani Energy

Alani Seltz

Alani Seltz

Electrolit

Electrolit

GHOST

GHOST

Jarritos

Jarritos

Tapout

Tapout

The Beast

The Beast

Los Sunday

Los Sunday

2023 ENTERTAINMENT

More to come!

Wilted Chilis

Wilted Chilis

MACHO CHEESE

MACHO CHEESE

2023 Food Partners

More to come!

Publix

Publix

Chicago Dog & Co

VIP Exclusive

Wing King

Wing King

Royal T Tapas

Royal T Tapas

Cholo Dogs

Cholo Dogs

BEER 'MERICA BENEFITS THE GIVE A KID HOPE FOUNDATION AND THE CAMARADERIE FOUNDATION.

Mission: Give a Kid Hope's mission is to foster and encourage children’s intellectual, emotional, and creative growth; by offering Scholarships to programs that cultivate an interest in arts, education, and sports.

Mission: Camaraderie Foundation’s mission is to provide healing for invisible wounds of war through counseling, emotional and spiritual support for all branches of Military Service Members, Veterans and their families.

Photos

Check out these galleries from past Beer ‘Merica Festivals!

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2023 Beers

SupplierBrandBev StyleABV
3 DAUGHTERS BREWING
Beach BlondeBlonde Ale 5%
Florida OrangeOrange IPA6.90%
Keylime CiderCider5.50%
BIG STORM BREWING
BromosaTangerine IPA 7%
Sunny Key LimeWheat Ale4.50%
Tropic PressureGolden Ale4.40%
BLUE POINT BREWING COMPANY
Imperial SunshineImperial Blonde Ale 9.60%
Toasted LagerAmber Lager5.50%
BOLD CITY BREWERY
Dukes Cold NoseBrown Ale 5%
Bold City IPAIPA7%
Killer WhaleCream Ale4%
BOLD ROCK CIDERY
AppleCider4.70%
PineappleCider4.70%
BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY
Juice DropHazy IPA7%
Vanilla PorterPorter5.40%
CENTRAL 28 BEER CO
Up RiverAmerican Pale Ale6%
Sunshine GreetingsAmerican IPA6.70%
ELYSIAN BREWING COMPANY
Space DustIPA8.20%
Full ContactImperial Hazy IPA8.80%
CARIB BREWERY USA
Sunshine State LagerAmber Lager5%
Carib PineappleCider4.50%
Hurricane Reef IPAIPA6.50%
GATLIN HALL BREWING
Ghost DogNew England Pale Ale6%
Sun GlitchHefeweizen5%
GOLDEN ROAD BREWING
Mango CartMango Wheat Ale4%
Guava CartGuava Wheat Ale5%
Mango Cart NA
GOOSE ISLAND BREWERY
Beer Hug VP
Imperial IPA9.90%
IPA7%
Hazy IPA6.80%
Hazy IPA6.50%
ISLAMORADA BREWERY
Channel MarkerIPA5.80%
No Wake ZoneCoconut Key Lime Ale5.10%
IVANHOE PARK BREWING CO
GuavacationBerliner Weisse3.6%
Boxcar VTYJoyland American IPA7%
Boxcar VTYToboggan Blonde Ale5%
Boxcar VTYBungalow Belgian WitBeir4.8
Boxcar VTYPark Hopp'r Golden Pilsner5%
KONA BREWING COMPANY
Kona VRTY
Mai Time Light IPA5%
Hanalei Island IPA4.5%
Long Board Island Lager4.6%
Big Wave GoldenAle4.4%
Kona Seltzer VRTY
Tropical PunchSpiked Island Seltzer5%
Starfruit LimeSpiked Island Seltzer5%
Strawberry GuavaSpiked Island Seltzer5%
Passionfruit Orange GuavaSpiked Island Seltzer5%
KOPPARBERG CIDER
Strawberry LimeCider4%
PearCider4%
Mixed FruitCIder4%
MOTORWORKS BREWING
Pulp Friction IPAGrapefruit IPA6.80%
Mango Habanero IPAIPA6.90%
Adoptable LagerAmerican Lager4.90%
NEW HOLLAND BREWING COMPANY
WhiteBourbon Barrel Aged White Stout6%
Tales of GoldBourbon Barrel Aged Golden Ale 11%
SoleraFoeder Aged Ale10%
SWEETWATER BREWING COMPANY
Tacklebox
TAMPA BAY BREWING COMPANY
Coral IPAIPA7%
Reef DonkeyAPA5.5%
VICTORY BREWING COMPANY
WICKED WEED BREWING
BurstSession Sour4.50%
Hop SpectrumIPA7.30%
Hop SpectrumDouble IPA8.50%
Hop SpectrumHazy IPA6.30%
Hop SpectrumSession IPA4.70%
WOODCHUCK cIDERY
Brunch Pearsecco Cider 6.10%
Mimosa Cider5.50%
Paloma Cider5.50%
Bellini Cider5.50%
CUTWATER RTD
Vodka MuleVodka Mule7%
Mango MargMargarita12.50%
MojitoMojito5.90%
Mai TaiMai Tai12.50%
LOS SUNDAYS
N/A yet
MARGARITAVILLE
Tropical Punch VPMango Peach Paradise4%
Strawberry Daiquiri4%
Beach Breezy4%
NUTRL
Fruit VPWatermelon Vodka Seltzer4.50%
Mango Vodka Seltzer4.50%
Raspberry Vodka Seltzer4.50%
Pineapple Vodka Seltzer4.50%
Nutrl LemonadeClassic Lemonade Vodka Seltzer4.50%
Nutrl CranberryCranberry Orange Vodka Seltzer4.50%
RITAS
Party VPBerry-A-Rita8%
Party VPStrawberry-A-Rita8%
Party VPMango-A-Rita8%
Party VPLime-A-Rita8%
BUD LIGHT SELTZER
Apple Slices VPCrisp Apple Hard Seltzer5%
Cranberry Apple Hard Seltzer5%
Strawberry Apple Hard Seltzer5%
Peach Mango Apple Hard Seltzer5%
SEAGRAM'S
Seagram's VPFlavored Malt Beverages3.20%
MONSTER THE BEAST
The Beast VPScary Berries Flavored Malt Beverage6%
Mean Green Flavored Malt Beverage6%
White Haze Flavored Malt Beverage6%
Peach Perfection Flavored Malt Beverage6%
ALANI SELTZER
Party Pack VP
ALANI ENERGY DRINKS
Energy DrinksHawaiian Shaved0%
Energy DrinksMimosa0%
ELECTROLIT
Premium HydrationGrape0%
Premium HydrationFruit Punch0%
Premium HydrationLemon Lime0%
Premium HydrationStrawberry Kiwi0%
G FUEL
Energy DrinkFazeberry0%
Energy DrinkTetris0%
GHOST ENERGY
Energy DrinkWatermelon0%
Energy DrinkSP Blue0%
JARRITOS SODA
Soda VRTYLime
Soda VRTYStrawberry
Soda VRTYMexican Cola
Soda VRTYPineapple
Soda VRTYGrapefruit
Soda VRTYJamaica
Soda VRTYMandarin
Soda VRTYGuava
Soda VRTYTamarind
Soda VRTYMineragua
Soda VRTYFruit Punch
Soda VRTY Mango
TAPOUT
Tapout HydrationTAP CITRUS
Tapout HydrationMango
Tapout HydrationCherry Lemonade
Tapout HydrationWild Orange
LIQUID DEATH & TEA
Liquid Death Mountain WaterMountain Water
Liquid Death Sparkling WaterSevered Lime
Liquid Death TeaArmless Palmer

Know Before You Go

Y’all ready for the festival that kicks off all that’s awesome about Orlando Summers? Well, ready or not, Beer Merica returns tomorrow! And we are super pumped! 🇺🇸

VIP is SOLD OUT. 

General Admission tickets are still available at www.beermericaorlando.com!

Raindrops or sun rays, we're here to stay! The party will go on regardless, but make sure you pack your ponchos and umbrellas to be prepared and stay dry.

So, forward this to any friends interested in getting outside in this gorgeous park, with over 100 beers, seltzers, canned cocktails and more, more, more! Live music, a costume contest, karaoke, silent disco, giant drinking games, charity raffles, local food, friendly leashed dogs, awesome people and on and on and on… By a beautiful lake in one of Downtown’s most awesome ‘hoods!

Create some FOMO and get your crew out. It’s going to be such a fun festival, and this year, yet again, there will be more tastings available than ever before! And even if you’re not a beer-lover, the amount of seltzers, canned cocktails, ciders and other beverages could keep you sipping all day long! It’s a guaranteed good time, no matter your tastes! (Even 10 different non-alcoholic drinks, for those that might do alcohol altogether.)

We can hardly wait to see you in your red, white and blue! Please take a couple minutes to look over the info below, which will help you make the most of your experience and know what to expect.

Cheers,
The Beer Merica Team

Location:

Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804

Time:
VIP ticket holders can enter the event at 2 p.m.
GA ticket holders can enter at 3 p.m.
The event ends promptly at 6 p.m.
What is Beer 'Merica?

Beer 'Merica is the most awesome beer festival in all of the US of A and the kick-off event to American Craft Beer Week here in Orlando. It features over 100 complimentary craft brews and “beyond” for sampling, plus live wrestling, live music, Game Zone, silent disco, silent auction and raffle, local vendors and food trucks. Proceeds benefit The Camaraderie Foundation, whose mission is to provide healing for the invisible wounds of war through counseling, emotional and spiritual support for all branches of Post-9/11 Veterans, Service members and their families and Getaboard Foundation, who believes that action sports, creative art, STEM and literacy help underprivileged youth build self-esteem, self-respect and self-confidence. To learn more about these great organizations, check out www.CamaraderieFoundation.org and www.Getaboard.org.

What can I bring inside, other than myself?

First off, a great attitude and predisposition for having a really friendly, good time! We’ve worked extremely hard for many months to make this festival amazing, and we’ve been anticipating it now for three years! We want everyone to have a great time, so no negative Nellies! Oh, and folding chairs, blankets, etc. You can bring those. And your friendly, leashed dogs. Coolers, outside beverages, food and your awesome friends that didn’t want to buy a ticket are not permitted. Sorry. 😔

Do you sell tickets at the door?

Sort of. They will be available day of, but we ask that you purchase them before you come or on your phone from BeerMericaOrlando.com before you approach the gate. We will not be doing transactions at the door. This helps us keep the lines moving and getting attendees like you into the festival and having a good time as quickly as possible.

What about parking?
Parking is a challenge in such an awesome neighborhood, so we encourage you to walk, scooter or bike there, and walk or ride-share home! If you ride-share to the event, we suggest being dropped off on Ivanhoe Boulevard, in front of The Greek Corner near Lake House Apartments. (Just put “Greek Corner” in your app. That will be perfect!) The entrance is a quick walk South on Orange Avenue, where it intersects with Virginia Drive. 
There is also very limited parking at Lake Highland Prep’s Alden Street Parking Lot. If you intend to have a DD, we highly encourage carpooling, as this lot is based on first come first served. The entrance is behind the storefronts that face Orange Avenue, near where Alden intersects with Orange (near the Ferguson Bath store). This is available on a first-come basis. (That means you VIP! This is essentially VIP parking, but since parking so limited in the neighborhood, we are making it first come, first serve, meaning GAs can also park there, but VIPs, you should get there first! However, if you’re a late, parking may be full.) 
Where do I get my sample cup and event guide?

Pick up your sample cup and event guide at the entrance as you enter the festival. Please do not take more than one. This year there is only one entrance, located at the North end of the park, near the intersection of Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive.

Do you offer refunds if I’m unable to attend or is my ticket transferable?

We cannot offer refunds, however tickets are fully transferable and the name on the ticket does not matter as long as the ticket has not been scanned.

What should I wear to Beer 'Merica?

Patriotic attire is encouraged. The more outrageous, the better! We also encourage you to come comfy, and be prepared for Orlando weather!

If I promise not to drink, can I come to the event if I'm under 21 years of age?

No one under the age of 21 is permitted inside of the event. There will be no exceptions, and security will be ID'ing ticket holders as they come into the event. Not even babies! This is in accordance with laws and insurance policies that cover this event.

Will there be food available?

Food trucks and food vendors will be set up on-site for guests to purchase food.

What about water?

There will be water available at water tents throughout.

I have a DD ticket, can I enter with VIP?

Yes, designated drivers are allowed to enter at 2 PM and allowed in the VIP area as long as they are accompanied by a VIP.

Where do I pick up my VIP lanyard?

Pick up VIP lanyards at the entrance.

Where do I pick up my VIP gifts?

Your VIP t-shirt will be available for pickup in the VIP Zone. T-shirt sizes are available on a first come first serve basis. Your VIP glass will be available in the tent you entered through, upon your exit. (Glasses are not allowed in the park during the festival.)

What happens if it rains?

The event goes on rain or shine. Only dangerous weather can stop us! Come prepared to embrace the Florida weather. Umbrellas are permitted, ponchos encouraged!

Is this event dog-friendly?

Yes, friendly, leashed dogs are welcomed! It just wouldn’t be right for you to spend this much time on a Saturday in such a beautiful park and leave the fur-babies at home, now would it?

Is there re-entry?

No re-entry. Once you leave the festival, you have left for good, and we hope to see you at our next event (Tacos and Tequila!)

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