Tickets for FML Fest 2020 go live today at noon EST. Learn more here.
Tickets for Hop Culture and Oozlefinch Beers & Blending’s FML Fest 2020 Digital Craft Beer Festival go on sale today at noon EST.
FML Fest, which takes place on August 15th, 2020, is a full day of virtual programming with educational panels and engaging conversations featuring some of the biggest names in the craft beer industry.
Additionally, Oozlefinch has obtained a direct shipping license to eight states and D.C. So, festival attendees in those states can receive a curated box of eighteen beers from several of the best craft breweries in the country.
While Hop Culture has made a name for itself with the Juicy Brew series of craft beer festivals, we’re thrilled to launch the world’s largest virtual craft beer celebration.
Below you’ll find the details for the festival.
FML 2020 Event Schedule
Ales & Oms Beer Yoga
Pittsburgh-based yoga instructor Suzanne Nagel will lead a session of beer yoga. Amateur yogis welcome!
Keynote Speaker
Jen and John Kimmich from The Alchemist Brewery are the keynote speakers for FML Fest 2020. They will lead a discussion on sustainability in craft beer.
Guided Beer Tasting
A panel of BJCP judges will lead a conversation on technical beer tasting, beer styles, and what it takes to become a certified beer judge.
Craft Beer and Instagram Social Media Panel
We’ll be joined by several prominent craft beer Instagram influencers to chat about establishing a brand on social media, building a following, and shooting photography for Instagram. The panel will include Instagram users @hopsnobbery, @la_petite_bier, @bendbrewdaddy, and @elitraks.
How to Improve Your Craft Beer Photography
Taylor Pogue and Benny Ray of Calusa Brewing will share tips for shooting beer from your phone. Pogue and Ray handle the photography for Calusa’s social media accounts and can share advice on how to get better photos on your iPhone, as well as how to edit photos and how to tell stories through photography.
Intense Flavors and Adjuncts Panel
Hop Culture founder Kenny Gould will moderate a panel on adjunct ingredients with James Dugan, co-founder of Great Notion, as well as Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergso, founder of Evil Twin, and a mystery guest from WeldWerks.
Wild Fermentation and Foraged Ingredients Panel
Rachel Edwards of Oozlefinch will moderate a panel on wild fermentation with James Howat at Black Project.
Nationwide Cheers
As we transition into the “fun” side of things, Russ Tinsley of Oozlefinch and Kenny Gould of Hop Culture will kick off a nationwide cheers!
Beer Cocktail Class
Cocktail pro Saeed “HAWK” House will lead a class on beer cocktails followed by a general Q&A on cocktail recipes and drink history.
Brewers Read Mean Untappd Reviews
Taking a cue from Jimmy Fallon, we’ll be asking a series of our brewery attendees to read mean beer reviews about themselves from Untappd.
Tipsy “Ask Me Anything”
Have you had a burning question for your favorite brewer? Several of our brewery attendees will be on hand to answer any and all questions.
Late Night Live Music
We’ll be wrapping up FML Fest 2020 with a live DJ set from Hoof Hearted’s artist Thom Lessner. Get ready to get juicy!
FML 2020 Brewery Lineup
Almanac Beer Company – Alameda, California – Gemini Mind Trick
Bearded Iris Brewing – Nashville, Tennessee – DDH Citra Tunnel Vision
Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales – Denver, Colorado – KIPPER: Pineapple and Pomegranate
Equilibrium Brewery – Middletown, New York – Photon
Evil Twin Brewing – New York, New York – Even More Little Tiny, Baby Jesus
Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House – Portland, Oregon – Juice Jr.
Hidden Springs Aleworks – Tampa, Florida – Drone Thugs N Harmony
Hoof Hearted Brewing – Columbus, Ohio – Teletrilldonics
Hop Culture // Oozlefinch – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Fort Monroe, Virginia – Green Beer’s My Jam
Ingenious Brewing – Humble, Texas – Blueberry Crumble Milk Stout
Outer Range Brewing Co. – Frisco, Colorado – TBD
Resident Culture Brewing Co. – Charlotte, North Carolina – Lightning Drops Hazy IPA
Rhythm Brewing Co. – New Haven, Connecticut – Blue Unfiltered Light Lager
Schilling Beer Company – Littleton, New Hampshire – Palmovka 12
Southern Grist Brewing Co. – Nashville, Tennessee – TBD
Tripping Animals Brewing – Doral, Florida – TBD
WeldWerks Brewing Co. – Greeley, Colorado – Juicy Bits
Weathered Souls Brewing Co. // Oozlefinch – San Antonio, Texas and Fort Monroe, Virginia – TBD
FML 2020 Tickets
Currently, we’re offering two tickets to FML 2020: the All-Access Pass and the VIP Beer Box.
The All-Access Pass costs $15 and is available to anyone around the world. It includes digital access to the full schedule of events on 8/15/20.
The VIP Beer Box costs $175 and includes an All-Access Pass, as well as the box of eighteen curated beers, shipping, and an exclusive festival glass. The Beer Box is only available in states that legally offer direct shipping: VA, DC, OR, NV, ND, NE, OH, PA, and NH.
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