WORCESTER, Mass. | Local brewers and brewery staff will faceoff as rivalry teams in the second annual Winter Classic charity hockey game to raise money for the Mass Brewers Guild (MBG).
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The MBG is the state’s trade association that works to protect and promote the interests of craft brewers across the Commonwealth.
Friends, family and craft beer fans can cheer on their favorite player and brewery, and those ages 21+ can enjoy a pint in the stands. Concession stand proceeds will benefit the MBG. The fundraiser hopes to raise $1,000 for the association.
Beers available at the event and the players on the ice will be from the following breweries: Bay State Brewing, Castle Island Brewing Co., Greater Good Imperial Brew Co., Harpoon Brewing Co., Iron Duke Brewing, Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, Lamplighter Brewing Company, Navigation Brewing Co., Redemption Rock Brewing Co., Rustic Brewing Company, Tree House Brewing Company, Vanished Valley Brewing Company, Wachusett Brewing Co., and Wormtown Brewery. Limited edition Mass Beer Week glassware will also be available for sale at this event.
The MBG Winter Classic closes out Mass Beer Week, the statewide celebration of locally made craft beer. This event is produced by Craft’d Co. For more information about Mass Beer Week, or to see the full calendar of events visit, MassBeerWeek.org. To learn more about the Mass Brewers Guild visit MassBrewersGuild.org.