Orlando Beer Week Jan 23-31: Casks, Competitions and Family Events

Orlando Beer Week returns to the city Jan 23-31 as a citywide, multi-venue celebration that puts cask ales, brewer competitions and family events front and center. The week kicks off at À La Cart City and builds across neighborhood taprooms with themed nights, special tappings and one-off events, then culminates in the Faded Kingdom Beer Fest block party at Tactical Brewing in Baldwin Park.

Expect a mix of cellar-forward offerings and party-friendly showcases. Several venues will highlight cask and real ale features - an opportunity to sample naturally carbonated, cellar-conditioned beers that don’t often appear on standard tap lists. Special tappings and limited pours from participating breweries are scheduled throughout the week, so plan to chase firkin and cask pours early if you want the freshest batches.

Programming includes headline attractions aimed at different parts of the local community. Brewers competitions and a table tennis/brewers competition night add a playful, competitive angle that spotlights local talent and gives brewers a chance to trade recipes and reputations outside the brew house. Music-focused brewery showcases and Sideward Sabbath, a barbecue and music day, bring food and live sound into taprooms for a social, festival-style vibe. For daytime and family-friendly options, the calendar lists Science on Tap at Orlando Science Center alongside other daytime events designed to welcome parents and younger guests.

Practical value is straightforward: this is a chance to try cask-conditioned and rare tappings, meet local brewers, and attend events that range from laid-back family afternoons to late-night music showcases. Check individual venue schedules for exact pour lists, event start times and any ticketing or reservation requirements. Many events will be first-come-first-served for limited casks, while others may require advance tickets for festival-style gatherings such as the Faded Kingdom Beer Fest block party.

Community impact is twofold. Weeklong collaboration among breweries and bars drives foot traffic across neighborhoods and helps smaller taprooms showcase specialty techniques like cask conditioning. It also offers brewers a low-stakes arena to experiment with one-offs and collaborative brews in front of an engaged local audience.

Plan your week: map the venues you want to hit, prioritize cask days if real ale is your goal, and arrange safe transport for evening events. Orlando Beer Week gives homebrewers and beer lovers alike chances to learn from brewers, taste rare pours and join neighborhood celebrations that extend beyond the taproom.