Starting this week, from June 3 – 12, 2011, Philadelphia will play host to one of the biggest beer festivals in the United States. As one of the 14 Best Beer Cities in the Entire World according to Frommer’s (the travel authority!), Philadelphia is home to more than 30 breweries and brewpubs and has more than 400 beer bars featuring the best in craft beer. So it should come as no surprise that hundreds and hundreds of fantastic events are scheduled during the ten days of Philadelphia Beer Week in both the city and the suburbs.

Kick of the week at Opening Tap 2011, where you can sample a variety of ales and lagers at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) starting at 7:30 p.m. From there, the week just gets better and better! Events include a Philly on Tap Walking Tour leading guests to Philly’s best beer spots on foot, Food and Beer pairings at the city’s best restaurants, special bar events featuring breweries like Yuengling, Sly Fox, and Bells, and so much more. At many of the events you can actually meet the brewers of the featured breweries, and find out about their amazing beers. Click here to learn more about this year’s scheduled festivities.

Learn more about Philadelphia Beer Week at www.phillybeerweek.org.