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5th Annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review
Co-produced by Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild and in collaboration with the Downtown Oak Park Association and the Pleasant District, the Oak Park Micro Brew Review will feature tastings of over 100 craft beers from more than 50 microbreweries across the Midwest. But this is not just your average beer festival; proceeds from the event help fund SGA's non-profit work to build healthy, environmentally sustainable communities in the Midwest. So along with celebrating the microbrews of the most skilled craft brew masters in the region, attendees can also celebrate sustainable living while sampling select food tastings that incorporate organic food from local farmers. And to make sure minimal event waste is sent to the landfill, this festival models Zero Waste best practices.
Micro Brew. Micro Waste.
BONUS: This is the only craft beer event featuring the Illinois Craft Brewer's Guild "Replicale" project. This exciting annual project features a different beer style each year brewed by 15 or more Illinois brewers to showcase the nuances in brewing technique and system design. This year's style will be Belgian Abbey Single.
NEW THIS YEAR:
--Space, breweries and beer have been added to the festival layout (again) to accommodate growing crowds
--Check-in for main event will open at 1:30pm (1.5 hours early) to ease crowd flow at 3pm start of event. Food vendors will also start serving at 1:30pm...so arrive early, get yourself fed and watered and visit local shops before the taps pour!
--The VIP Master's Choice Ticket has been upgraded to include exclusive access to the VIP tent from 1pm - 7pm along with hourly, specialty food and beer pairings from your favorite gastro-pubs for that same duration of time!
PARTICIPATING BREWERS:
3 Floyds Brewery *
5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc.
Argus Brewery
Atlas Brewing Company
Begyle Brewing
The Blind Pig Brewery *
Brewery Ommegang
BrickStone Brewery
Brooklyn Brewery
Central Waters Brewing
Chicago Beer Company
Crispin Cider
Crown Brewing **
DESTIHL*
Emmett's Tavern and Brewing Co. *
Finch's Beer Co.
Floosmoor
Goose Island Beer Co *
Goose Island Pub
Gordon Biersch
Half Acre Beer Company
Hamburger Mary's *
Haymarket Pub & Brewery *
Hopothesis
Julian Hard Cider
Kentucky Ale
Left Hand Brewing Company
The Lucky Monk
Lunar Brewing Co. *
Metropolitan Brewing
Milwaukee Brewing Co.
Perennial Artisan Ales
RAM Restaurant & Brewing **
Red Streak Cider
Revolution Brewing *
Rock Bottom Brewery - Chicago
Rock Bottom Brewery - Lombard
Rock Bottom Brewery - Orland Park *
Rock Bottom Brewery - Warrenville
Shiner
Solemn Oath Brewery
Stockholm's Brew Pub
Summit Brewing Co.
Tighthead Brewing Company *
Two Brothers Brewing Company
Uncommon Brewers
Uinta Brewing Co.
Widmer Brothers
Wild Onion Brewing Company *
...and more to come!
* Indicates brewers participating in the Replicale Project in addition to having a booth at the event.
** Indicates brewers participating in the Replicale Project only
TICKET INFORMATION: (Don't delay! This event has sold out the last two years. Discounted Early Bird tickets are sold out. Remaining ticket quantities ARE limited)
4-Hour "Taster's Choice" Ticket
Includes:
4-hours of craft beer tasting, 3p - 7pm
Price:
--$40 Early Bird Rate (SOLD OUT)
--$45 Standard Rate: Available after Early Bird tickets sell out while quantities last
--$50 at the gate (if tickets still available)
5-Hour "Crafter's Choice" Ticket (Limited tickets available)
Includes:
4-hours of craft beer tasting, 3pm - 7pm, PLUS
1-hour of pre-event access to ICBG "Replicale" project beer tastings, 2pm - 3pm
Price:
--$45 Early Bird Rate (SOLD OUT)
--$55 Standard Rate: Available after Early Bird tickets sell out while quantities last (ALMOST SOLD OUT)
--NOT AVAILABLE AT THE GATE
6-Hour "Master's Choice" VIP Ticket (Very limited tickets available)
Includes:
4-hours of craft beer tasting, 3pm - 7pm, PLUS
1-hour of pre-event access to ICBG "Replicale" project beer tastings, 2pm - 3pm, PLUS
Hourly specialty craft beer and food pairings not available any other time during the event from 1pm - 7pm (6 tastings total)
Price:
--$90 Early Bird rate (SOLD OUT)
--$100 Standard Rate: Available after Early Bird tickets sell out while quantities last (SOLD OUT)
--NOT AVAILABLE AT THE GATE
*All tickets include unlimited beer tastings and a specialty beer tasting glass.
*Food is sold seperately (Except for the "Master's Choice" VIP Ticket where food is included in ticket cost)
*If not sold out, ticket sales end at 8pm on Friday, August 17.
*All ticket sales are final--no refunds. Event will be held rain or shine!
*Must be 21 years of age or older with valid id to participate in this event.
All proceeds of the Oak Park Microbrew Review benefit Seven Generations Ahead, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the development of healthy, sustainable communities in the Midwest.
Transportation: Public transportation to this event is not only encouraged, but conveniently located. Try the Harlem/Lake stop on the CTA Green Line (use the east exit when you arrive) or the Metra Oak Park stop and you'll arrive/depart right from the middle of the event!
Join the After Party held at Marion Street Cheese Market on the southern end of the fest. Specialty foods and brews will be on tap and available for purchase.
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LocationDowntown Oak Park
Marion Street between Lake Street and Pleasant Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60301
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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