Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park has been hosting the Epcot Food and Wine Festival for nearly 20 years. Now in its 19th year, the festival features 35 unique tasting experiences that will tempt taste buds and expand palates. But, regardless of the festival’s name, beer-lovers will have plenty to enjoy at this year’s festival.
This year the festival brings back several popular beer tasting experiences including the German beer garden themed Brewer’s Collection, Hops and Barley and the Craft Beers kiosk located near the entrance to the World Showcase. But, the most fun can be had simply walking World Showcase and sampling the wares at as many kiosks as you can.
In addition to the beers that are normally on tap around the World Showcase, a number of special beers are available as noted below. Traditional beer-centric countries like Germany, Belgium and the United States have expanded options and some even offer beer flights that allow guests to taste several beers without having to commit to a full pint.
Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival runs from September 19 through November 10. The festival is included with admission to Epcot, but food and drink is sold on a per-taste basis.
To help you determine which stops you want to be sure to make, refer to the checklist below.
Africa
Food
- Beef tenderloin tips berbere style with okra, jalepenos, tomato and pap
- South African bobotie with turkery and mushrooms
Australia
Food
- Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Tomatoes, Lemon Myrtle and Rapini
- Grilled Lamp Chop with Mint Pesto and Potato Crunchies
- Pavlova (Crispy Meringue Shell with Fresh Driscoll’s Berries and Vanilla Custard);
Drink
- Coopers Brewery, Original Pale Ale
Belgium
Food
- Potato and Leek Waffle with beer-braised Beef
- Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream
- Belgain Waffle with Berry Compote featuring Driscoll’s Berries and Whipped Cream
Drink
- Hoegaarden
- Stella Artois
- Stella Artois Cidre
- Leffe Blonde
- Belgian Beer Flight: Hoegaarden, Stella Artois, Leffe Blonde, Stella Artois Cidre
Brazil
Food
- Mocequa de pescado: Regal Springs premium tilapia with coconut lime sauce and steamed rice
- Crispy pork belly with black beans, tomato and cilantro
- Pao de queijo: Brazilian cheese bread
- Cocada: Brazilian coconut candy
Drink
- Kaiser Brewery Xingu Black Beer
Brewer’s Collection
Drink
- Radeberger Pilsner
- BraufactuM Colonia
- BraufactuM Palor
- Schofferhofer Grapefruit
- Altenmunster Oktoberfest
- BraufactuM Roog
- BraufactuM Darkon
- BraufactuM Progusta IPA
- Beer flight 1: Radeberger Pilsner, BraufactuM Colonia, BraufactuM Palor and Schofferhofer Grapefruit
- Beer flight 2: Altenmunster Oktoberfest, BraufactuM Roog, BraufactuM Darkon and BraufactuM Progusta IPA
Canada
Food
- Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
- Seared Rainbow Trout with Bacon, Frisee and Maple Minus 8 Vinaigrette
- “Le Cellier” Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce
Drink
- Moosehead Lager
China
Food
- Beijing roasted duck in steamed bun with hoisin sauce
- Mongolian beef in a steamed bun with chili mayo
- Black pepper shrimp with Sichuan noodles
- Chicken potstickers
Drink
- Tsing Tao Beer
Craft Beers
Drink
- Sierra Nevada, Kellerweis
- Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Punkin Ale
- Shiner Brewery, Wild Hare Pale Ale
- Abita Brewing Company, Purple Haze
- Goose Island, 312 Urban Wheat Ale
- Florida Beer Company, Sunshine State Pils
- Magic Hat Brewery, Dream Machine IPL
- Terrapin Beer Company, Rye Pale Ale
- Beer Flight 1: Sierra Nevada, Kellerweis; Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Punkin Ale; Shiner Brewery, Wild Hare Pale Ale; Abita Brewing Company, Purple Haze
- Beer flight 2: Goose Island, 312 Urban Wheat Ale; Florida Beer Company, Sunshine State Pils; Magic Hat Brewery, Dream Machine IPL; Terrapin Beer Company, Rye Pale Ale
Desserts and Champagne
Food
- Dessert Trio: Passion fruit coconut creamsicle, blueberry lime cheesecake roll and chocolate espresso opera cake
- Guylian Belgian chocolate seashell truffles
Farm Fresh
Food
- Nueske’s Pepper Bacon hash with sweet corn, potatoes, hollandaise and picked jalepenos
- Griddled “yard bird” with braised greens
Drink
- Orlando Brewing Company, I-4 IPA
- Ba Ba Black Lager, Uinta Brewing Company
- Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale, Bold City Brewery
- Florida Cracker Belgian Style White Ale, Cigar City Brewery
- Beer Flight: I-4 IPA, Ba Ba Black Lager, Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale and Florida Cracker Belgian Style White Ale
Fife & Drum
Food
- Ghirardelli ice cream sundae
Drink
- Mmmhops Pale Ale
France
Food
- Tartelette aux escargots: Escargot tart with garlci, spinach, bacon and parmesan
- Gratin de crozet de savoie: Wheat pasta gratin with mushrooms and Gruyere cheese; Boeuf Bourguignon (braised short ribs in cabernet with mashed potatoes)
- Creme Brulee caramel fleur de sel: Sea Salt caramel creme brulee topped with caramelized sugar
Drink
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664
Germany
Food
- Schinken Nudel (Pasta Gratin with Ham and Cheese)
- Roast Bratwurst in a Pretzel Roll; Berliner: Yeast doughnut filled with apricto jam
Drink
- Altenmunster Oktoberfest
Greece
Food
- Vegetarian moussaka
- Griddled Greek Cheese with Pistachios and Honey
- Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce
- Spanakopita
Hawaii
Food
- Kalua Pork Slider with Sweet and Sour Dole Pineapple Chutney and Spicy Mayonnaise
- Tuna Poke with Seaweed Salad and Lotus Root Chips;
Drink
- Kona Brewing Company’s Big Wave Golden Ale; Kona Brewing Company Castaway IPA
Hops and Barley
Food
- Artisan cheese plate featuring Cabot Cloth wrapped cheddar, Purple Haze chevre goat cheese and Cave Man blue cheese
- Baked lobster alfredo
- Florida grass fed beed slider with pimento cheese
- Fresh baked carrot cake with Craisins and cream cheese icing
Drink
- Samuel Adams Octoberfest
- New Belgium Brewing Company Snapshot
- Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat
- Leinenkugel’s Seasonal Shandy
- Beer flight: Samuel Adams Octoberfest; New Belgium Brewing Company Snapshot; Samuel Adams Cherry Wheat; Leinenkugel’s Seasonal Shandy
Intermissions Cafe
Food
- Southwest chicken wrap; Vegan trio
- Fruit and cheese plate; Side salad; Grapes
- Tuna salad with pita
- Asian chicken salad
- Key lime tart
- Brownie
Drink
- Medall Light Beer
- Einstok Icelandic White Ale
- Angry Orchard Hard Cider – Crisp Apple
Ireland
Food
- Lobster and Seafood Fisherman’s Pie
- Kerrygold Cheese Selection: Reserve Cheddar, Dubliner with Irish Stout, Skellig
- Warm Chocolate Pudding with Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Custard
Drink
- Guinness Draught
- Bunratty Meade Honey Wine
Italy
Food
- Ravioli alla caprese: cheese ravioli, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan and basil
- Filetto di pollo, con funghi al marsala: chicken tenderloin, cremini mushrooms, marsala sauce and ciabatta bread
- Cannoli al Cioccolato (Chocolate-Covered Cannoli filled with Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Fruit)
Drink
- Moretti Lager Beer
- Moretti La Rossa Beer
Japan
Food
- Spicy Hand Roll (Tuna & Salmon with Kazan Volcano Sauce)
- Teriyaki gyoza bun: steamed bun filled with chicken, vegetables and sweet teriyaki sauce
- Chirashizushi: Salmon, shrimp, crab and egg served over seaweed salad and ginger rice
Drink
- Kirin Draft Beer
Mexico
Food
- Shrimp Taco: fried shrimp, pickled habanero pepper and onions on a flour tortilla
- Taco de Ribeye with Salsa de Chipotle; Sweet corn cheese cake
Drink
- Dos Equis
Morocco
Food
- Kefta Pocket (Ground Seasoned Beef in a Pita Pocket)
- Spicy shrimp roll with cilantro and mint sauce
- Baklava
Drink
- Casa Beer
New Zealand
Food
- Marinated Green Lip Mussels with Garlic butter and toasted bread crumbs
- Venison Sausage with Pickled Mushrooms, baby arugula and black currant reduction
- Lamb meatball with spicy tomato chutney
Patagonia
Food
- Beef empanada
- Grilled beef skewer with chimichurri sauce and boniato puree
- Roasted Verlasso salmon with quinoa salad and arugula chimichurri
Poland
Food
- Kielbasa and Potato Pierogies with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream
- Sauerkraut pierogi with pork goulash
Drink
- Okocim Brewery, Okocim O.K. Beer
Puerto Rico
Food
- Ensalada de carrucho: Caribbean conch salad with onion, tomato and cilantro
- Carne guisada con arroz blanco: slow-braised beef with Puerto Rican-grown rice
- Friturias: Sorullitos (sweet polenta fries) and bolitas de queso (cheese fritter with mayo ketchup)
- FlanCocho: vanilla caramel custard with chocolate coffee cake
Drink
- Medalla light beer
Refreshment Port
Food
- Croissant doughnut
- Fried shrimp with Dole pineapple sweet and sour sauce
- Fried chicken chunks with Dole pineapple sweet and sour sauce
- Dole Fruit Squish’ems! Apple-Strawberr
- Dole Whip soft-serve
- Dole Whip soft-serve with creme de cacao white
Scotland
Food
- Vegetarian Haggis with Neeps and Tatties-Griddled Vegetable Cake with Rutabaga and Mashed Potatoe
- Fresh potato pancake with smoked Scottish salmon and herb sour cream
- Seared sea scallop with spinach-cheddar gratin and crispy bacon
- Crannachan: traditional Scottish dessert trifle
Drink
- Innis & Gunn Original
Singapore
Food
- Lemongrass Chicken Curry with Coconut and Jasmine Rice
- Seared Mahi Mahi with Jasmine Rice and “Singa” Sauce
Drink
- Tiger Beer
South Korea
Food
- Kimchi Dog with Spicy Mustard Sauce
- Lettuce Wrap with Roast Pork and Kimchi Slaw
Terra
Food
- Blackened Chick’n Breast, farro wheat and spicy gumbo sauce featuring Gardein Chick’n Breast
- CraB’less CraB Cake with pepper slaw and Cajun remoulade featuring Gardein
- Chocolate-blood orange cupcake with tofu icing;
Drink
- Red Bridge Ale
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