This year Sourpalooza will be held over two days on May 10th & 11th at The Exchange Brewery! We’re experimenting with a new experience driven structure instead of the typical festival style event. Think funky snakes and ladders.. with beer!
When is Sourpalooza:
Sourpalooza Craft Beer Festival is being held on Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th. There are 4 session times you can purchase tickets to:
Friday, May 10th Session #1: 6pm – 9pm
Saturday, May 11th Session #2: 11am – 2pm
Saturday, May 11th Session #3: 3pm – 6pm
Saturday, May 11th Session #4: 7pm – 10pm
Where is Sourpalooza:
Sourpalooza is taking place at The Exchange Brewery, 7 Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
What is Sourpalooza:
Sourpalooza is a craft beer experience featuring only sour, wild fermented, mix-culture, funky and tart beers made by the best Ontario sour beer producers. Sourpalooza Craft Beer Festival has been an annual event hosted by The Exchange Brewery since 2018.
New this year! We are experimenting with a new experience driven structure instead of the typical festival style event. We’re super excited to bring you 4 unique guided tasting experiences.
How Does Sampling Work:
You are able to select from the 4 experiences outlined below during any of the session times. Each experience includes the sampling map and a souvenir sample glass.
C H U T E SÂ &Â S O U R S
- Includes 9 samples of sour beers curated form a variety of Ontario Craft Breweries
- Includes a tasting map
- Includes a souvenir sample glass
F U N K SÂ &Â L A D D E R S
- Includes 7 samples of sour beers  curated form a variety of Ontario Craft Breweries
- Includes 3 funky and wild fermented ciders from Onatrio wineries and cideries
- Includes a tasting map
- Includes a souvenir sample glass
A C I DÂ T R I P
- Designed to be enjoyed by 2 people
- Includes 2 souvenir glasses
- Includes 2 tasting maps
- Includes 8 bottles/cans of sour beers to be enjoyed throughout the tasting
- Includes Shipping
- This package if designed for those who cannot attend at the brewery
- This package will be shipped to you the week of April 13th, 2024
F U N K YÂ F E R M E N T A T I O NÂ F E A S T [ SOLD OUT! ]
- Includes 7 sour beers & a 6 course pairing menu
- Includes a tasting map
- Includes a souvenir sample glass
- NOTE:Â This menu does include gluten, lactose and nuts, if you have severe allergies there are no substitutions
How Do Tickets Work:
You can purchase your tickets HERE. Ticket prices are based on your selected tasting experience. They include your entrance to your selected session (there are 4 sessions to chose from) and the guided tasting.
One experience (Funky Fermentation Feast) includes food pairings, the other experiences do not include any food. Â Our kitchen will be open throughout and you are able to purchase food throughout your session time. If you want the food pairings, ensure you purchase that experience as this option will not be available to order additionally during the event.
If you are purchasing tickets separately from someone you’re attending with please ensure to add this to the notes of your order so you can be seated together.
Can I Bring My Pet:
The Exchange Brewery is pet friendly, dogs are welcome but must abide by our house furry friend rules:
- Paws on the floor: Furry friends are not allowed on tables, chairs, couches or other humans
- 2-Feet Rule: Your pup must always be secured on a leash (maximum 2 feet distance away from you) in the brewery
- 3-Bark Rule: If barking is a continuous occurrence, you will be asked to take your pup outside
- Bathroom Breaks: Please take your dog outside during your visit if hanging out for a while, if there is an oopsie inside you will be provided with supplies to clean up after your pup
- No Fighting, No Biting: We have a 0 tolerance policy on aggression towards other people or dogs, if you pup is showing any signs of aggressive behaviours you will be asked to take your dog outside