Asheville Beer Week is back, with Asheville Brewers Alliance hosting two full weeks of educational opportunities, special tastings, and collaborations from Thursday, May 15, through Thursday, May 29.

Need some guidance on which of the 40+ events to attend? Hold our beer. Here are 10 experiences for whatever your tastes may be.

If you want to taste new flavors...

Surfs Up At Steamer Lane: Fonta Flora Beer Release Party | Thursday, May 15 | 6-7 p.m. | The Whale, West Asheville | Price of purchase | Bring the beach vibes to the mountains by sipping on a West Coast Pilsner while bopping along to surf rock from the band Why, Why?

If you want to learn...

Steeped in Tradition | Sunday, May 18 | 3-4 p.m. | Diatribe Brewing Co. | Free | Diatribe teams up with River Malt House to discuss the similarities, traditions, and techniques behind brewing lagers and malt, which both date back to the 1800s. Stick around to taste a few after the presentation.

Bonus: Diatribe is hosting two more educational events — Flavor Trip with Miracle Berries + Sour Beer, and From Farm to Fermenter: How federal programs support the craft beer industry.

If you want to get active...

If you want to dance...

If you're hungry...