Festival of Darkness 2026

Festival of Darkness is a celebration of dark beer (and more!). 

This annual event has grown to be a favorite for stout lovers across DFW and beyond. We've added food to the mix and *hope* to add some other specialties this year... stay tuned. 

Saturday, February 28, 2026, it's going down. 

Over a dozen stouts on tap, dark foods, live music, and good times.

VIP TICKETS INCLUDE:

• Branded Festival of Darkness glassware
• Festival of Darkness sticker
• Tasting Card good for (8) 5 oz. taster pours of festival only beers 
• Private VIP Hour in The Grain Room Taproom from 6:00-7:00 PM
• Passed Appetizers
• Private Firkin Tapping

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS INCLUDE: 

• Branded Festival of Darkness glassware
• Festival of Darkness sticker
• Tasting Card good for (8) 5 oz. taster pours of festival only beers 
• Entry to the Beer Hall at 6:00 PM (reserved for the event) so you can start ordering from the special Festival Dinner Menu and get a taste of F.O.D. 2026. Once VIP hour is over, you'll have access to the taproom as well, and the full festival beer menu! 

NON-DRINKER TICKET: 

• Access to The Grain Room or Beer Hall during the event + bottomless soda
• This is for those of you who don't like dark beer, but are attending the festival with someone who loves it.  

BEER LIST (*Festival Beers are for ticket holders only during the event!):

• Full Grown Man Imperial Stout, 12.1% ABV
• Full Grown Nick Imperial Stout brewed with Holiday Spices, 12.1% ABV
• Full Grown Scallywag Imperial Stout brewed with Coconut & Vanilla, 12.1% ABV
• Full Grown Jack Imperial Stout brewed with Pumpkin Spice, 12.1% ABV
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Full Grown Man with Vanilla (aged on IronRoot barrels)
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Full Grown Man (aged on IronRoot barrels)*
• FOD 2025: 10-hour boil Imperial Stout*
• FOD 2026: details to be announced* 
• and more to be announced! 

 
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