- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Portsmouth Today
By the People, for the People
Throwback Brewery Hosts Puzzle Competition for NH Craft Beer Week
Craft beer fans can put their problem-solving skills to the test at this unique event in Portsmouth.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:21pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Throwback Brewery's puzzle competition blends craft beer and brain-teasing fun for a unique celebration of New Hampshire's local beer scene.Portsmouth TodayThrowback Brewery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is hosting a Puzzle Competition on April 16, 2026 as part of the state's annual NH Craft Beer Week celebration. Teams of four can compete to complete a 500-piece puzzle in under two hours while enjoying local brews. The brewery is also debuting a new puzzle library where visitors can swap gently used puzzles.
Why it matters
This event blends two popular hobbies - craft beer and puzzles - into a unique experience that celebrates New Hampshire's thriving local beer scene. It provides an engaging way for beer enthusiasts to socialize, test their skills, and discover new brews.
The details
The Puzzle Competition at Throwback Brewery starts at 6 p.m. on April 16th, with doors opening at 4 p.m. to allow teams time to get settled and enjoy some beers before the challenge begins. Teams of four will race against the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle, with prizes awarded to the fastest finishers. Throwback is also debuting a new puzzle library where visitors can bring in complete, gently used puzzles to swap for something new to take home.
- Throwback Brewery's Puzzle Competition takes place on April 16, 2026.
- Doors open at 4 p.m. for the event, with the competition starting at 6 p.m.
The players
Throwback Brewery
A local craft brewery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire that is hosting the Puzzle Competition as part of NH Craft Beer Week.
What’s next
Tickets for the Puzzle Competition are available on Throwback Brewery's website. The event is expected to sell out quickly, so interested participants should purchase their tickets as soon as possible.
The takeaway
Throwback Brewery's Puzzle Competition offers a unique way for craft beer enthusiasts to celebrate NH Craft Beer Week. By blending two popular hobbies, the event provides an engaging social experience that tests problem-solving skills while enjoying local brews.




