By Jim Carchidi
January 15, 2026
Local brewers are inviting the community to sample their craft during Orlando Beer Week, January 23-31. Events will span nearly every taproom, bar and brewery in the area with the goal of embracing and advocating the community behind the industry.
Collaboration
Breweries, local vendors, and plenty of guests fill New Broad Street in Baldwin Park for the Faded Kingdom block party on the last day of Orlando Beer Week.
Orlando breweries have jointly produced Beer Week since 2019 with restaurants and other businesses joining in. The festival includes the release of an exclusive Mega Collab brew, created through a team effort between every local brewer. This year's creation is a pilsner, brewed at Hamlin's Home State Brewing Co., that features orange and citrus notes, coconut, and hints of banana and peaches.
Celebration
The Beer Week schedule is still growing but will include the following venues and dates:
- Jan. 23: Kickoff at the À La Cart, downtown Orlando location starting at 6 p.m. with a Hot Ones Challenge at 7 p.m.
- Jan. 24: Cask Ale Day at Redlight Redlight with a special menu, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Jan. 25: Sideward Sabbath BBQ, Bands and Beer starting at 11 a.m.
- Jan. 27: Table Tennis Tournament at Home State Brewing Co.
- Jan. 28: Upsala Beer Week Celebration with samples, visiting creators and free merch, 4-7 p.m.
- Jan. 29: Will’s Pub Riffs and Rippers showcase, featuring bands led by brewery owners and employees.
- Jan. 31: Faded Kingdom Beer Fest block party featuring 70 breweries and 150+ beers, food trucks and more at Tactical Brewing in Baldwin Park, starting at noon. Admission is free but tickets are required for beer samples - available here.
The Art² pocket park in downtown Orlando is managed by Á La Cart, offering craft beer and partnering with local food vendors. The venue will host the opening night party for the 2026 Orlando Beer Week.
“This will be our third year hosting the official launch event,” said Á La Cart co-owner April Williams. The 2024 Beer Week kickoff was at the Á La Cart Milk District location and the SoDO location launched the event in 2025. Á La Cart's downtown venue opened in October at the Art² pocket park, near the corner of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street. All three locations will stock beers by event breweries throughout the week. “We love our local breweries and are always excited to have a chance to work with them,” Williams added.
Partnerships
Limited edition merchandise with art by Veronica Steiner will be available at Freehand Goods, in-store and online, starting on January 21.
The support extends well beyond Orlando with non-local partners taking part in Beer Week events. Miami-based Tripping Animals Brewing Co., will pit their Miami Heat-inspired brew “The Heat is On” against Crooked Can’s Orlando Magic-inspired beer “Sixth Man Lager” at A La Cart downtown on January 28 - the same night the Heat host the Magic at the Kaseya Center. The Ravenous Pig will offer a beer dinner on January 29 featuring North Carolina-based Dssolver brewing company. And an exclusive line of Orlando Beer Week merchandise by Tampa-based artist Veronica Steiner will be available at Freehand Goods and at participating Beer Week locations.
Check Orlando Beer Week social media for event updates and keep up with your favorite local brewery for their event lineup.
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About the Author
Jim Carchidi is an Orlando journalist and photographer with previous work at the Orlando Sentinel and Orlando Business Journal. He covers development, arts, culture, and local stories for The Orlando Real.
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