Cleve-Lens: Cleveland Beer Week kick-off party

Cleveland Beer Week kick-off party

Cleveland Beer Week celebrated its official kickoff in style Friday at the Winking Lizard in Independence.

Special guests included Jimmy Malone from WMJI and Senator Tom Patton, who helped tap a keg to jump start the nine-day beer festivities.

Click through our photo gallery to see who stopped in for some cold brewskies at the ceremonial keg tapping.