March 31, 2023
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Craft Beverage lovers, we are excited to invite you to the inaugural CBX Experience, March 31, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. Come visit and taste craft beer, spirits, wine, cider, sake, and more. There is something for everyone! Attendees will have the opportunity to sample beverages from different craft beverage producers from Pittsburgh, as well as those from across the United States with distribution in Pittsburgh.
The event is supported by Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference, Women in Craft Forum, and VisitPITTSBURGH.
Quantities are Limited!
Purchase Tickets Now!
Purchase your tickets online before arriving at the event.
A percentage of proceeds will benefit Fast Forward Futures.
Fast Forward Futures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making access to educational opportunities available through scholarships awarded in the culinary, enology and hospitality industries.
Schedule
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. VIP Hour
6:30 p.m. – General Admission
9:30 p.m. – Last Call
9:45 p.m. – Last Pour
10:00 p.m. Event ends
Tipsy Talks
6:00 PM Tom Fischer, Bourbon Expert
Craft Bourbon and the American Whiskey Revival
6:30 PM Malcom Frazer, Certified Cicerone
Improve your Sensory Perception (of all things, but mostly beer)
7:00 PM Tom Fischer, Bourbon Expert
Craft Bourbon and the American Whiskey Revival
7:30 Mel Babitz owner The Open Road Non-Alcoholic Bar + Bottle Shop in Pittsburgh, PA
Why NA Matters
8:00 PM Malcom Frazer, Certified Cicerone
Improve your Sensory Perception (of all things, but mostly beer)
8:30 PM Tom Fischer, Bourbon Expert
Craft Bourbon and the American Whiskey Revival
9:00 PM Malcom Frazer, Certified Cicerone
Improve your Sensory Perception (of all things, but mostly beer)
9:30 PM Deb Mortillaro, Masters of Wine Spirits and Sake
Sake: What do all those words mean?”
Participants are required to show identification when you check in, must be 21 or older.
VIP Area Restaurant Partners
- Braddock’s Rebellion
- Coughlin’s Law Kitchen and Ale House
- LeMont
- Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream
- Mike’s Beer Bar
- No Name Pub
- Pita My Shawarma
- Shorty’s Pints & Pins
- Sly Fox Taphouse
- Speckled Egg
- Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Participating Producers
Tickets
VIP Admission (limited to 250) – Includes: 5:30 p.m. early entry, special VIP area featuring local restaurant pairings with craft beverages, unlimited samples of craft beer, spirits, wine, cider, sake, and more, Tipsy Talks, and commemorative sampling glass.
Fee: $ 105
General Admission – Includes: 6:30 p.m. entry, unlimited samples of craft beer, spirits, wine, cider, sake, and more, Tipsy Talks, light appetizers, and commemorative sampling glass.
Fee: $65
Designated Driver – Does not include tasting of any alcoholic beverages. Includes bottled water. This ticket can only be purchased along with a full-priced ticket. Security will immediately escort any DD ticket holders who are seen drinking alcohol.
Fee: $ 10
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**PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY: You must be at least 21 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages. Do not drink and drive, drink to excess or drink with certain medications or medical conditions. There is ample drop off area for those taking ride share, taxi, or getting dropped off.