6th Annual
Oak Park Micro Brew Review
August 17, 2013
3pm -7pm
The only summer craft beer festival in Illinois brought to you by the Illinois craft brewers guild. Co-produced by Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the Oak Park Micro Brew Review will feature tastings of over 100 craft beers from more than 50 microbreweries across Illinois and 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 throughout.
Micro Brew. Micro Waste.
Ticket Options Include:
TASTER’S CHOICE TICKET (3pm - 7pm)
This 4-hour pass includes:
--Main event access to craft beer tasting from 3pm – 7pm
Early Bird Rate: $40 (SOLD OUT)
Standard Pre-Event Rate: $45 (while they last)
At the Gate: $50 (If available)
CRAFTER’S CHOICE TICKET (2pm - 7pm)
This 5-hour pass includes:
--Main event access to craft beer tasting from 3pm – 7pm
--(1) hour pre-event access to ICBG ReplicAle project beer tasting (see description below) from 2pm – 3pm
Early Bird Rate: $45 (SOLD OUT)
Standard Pre-Event rate: $55 (while they last)
At the Gate: NOT AVAILABLE
MASTER’S CHOICE “VIP” TICKET (1pm - 7pm)
This 6-hour pass includes:
--Main event access to craft beer tasting from 3pm – 7pm
--(1) hour pre-event access to ICBG ReplicAle project beer tasting (see description below) from 2pm – 3pm
--(1) hour “VIP Reception” with specialty craft beer tastings not available any other time during the event paired with food tastings, 1pm – 2pm
--Exclusive access to the VIP Tent for duration of the fest which will include hourly specialty food/beer pairings, 2pm – 7pm
Early Bird Rate: $90/ticket (SOLD OUT)
Standard Pre-Event rate: $100/ticket (while they last)
At the Gate: NOT AVAILABLE
What is "ReplicAle"? Each year the Illinois Craft Brewer’s Guild selects a beer style for 15 or more brewers to “replicate”. Tasting these brews side by side at an event like this showcases the nuances of brewing style and technique. This year’s selected style will be announced by June 1. Don’t miss out...this is THE event where ReplicAle beers are debuted!
PLEASE NOTE:
*All ticket sales are final – no refunds. Event will be held rain or shine.
*You must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol. Valid, state issued id will be required at check-in.
*Event organizers encourage all participants to drink responsibly.
*All tickets include a specialty beer tasting glass. Food is sold separately.
*If not sold out sooner, ticket sales will end at 5pm (CST) on THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th.
Additional Event Information:
LOCATION: The event is located in the heart of downtown Oak Park and covers the expanse of two local business districts...the Downtown Oak Park Business Association and The Pleasant District Association (on Marion Street between Lake Street to the north and Pleasant St. to the south). The Metra and CTA Green Line station is a stone’s throw from the middle of the event!
TRANSPORTATION: We encourage all participants to use the easily accessible public transportation (Metra and CTA Green Line). Otherwise, designated drivers should be used, please.
PARKING: Street parking in the immediate vicinity of the event will generally be blocked off, so please check here for local parking lot information. Designated drivers are highly encouraged.
FOOD: Food vendors will be located among all the brewer tents. Food is sold seperately.
CHECK-IN: Check-in for the main event will open at 2pm (one hour prior to the main event start time) to ease crowds at the start of the event. Avoid lines and arrive early. Get yourself fed and watered and do some shopping in this charming community prior to the event! Please note that all tickets will be scanned at the check-in tent, so don’t misplace your barcoded print-at-home ticket or barcoded mobile ticket.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: This event will be held rain or shine, so dress accordingly!
QUESTIONS? Contact admin@sevengenerationsahead.org
Event Support Opportunities:
Sponsorship
Volunteer (coming soon)
Food Vendors
Entertainers
2013 Brewers to be
Announced in mid-June
If you are a professional brewer and are interested
in participating in this year’s event, please contact
Pete Crowley at pete@haymarketbrewing.com.
If confirmed as a participating brewer, you will be
sent a link with further information, FAQs and the
online application form.
2013 Brewery Participants to date:
Ale Syndicate
Atlas Brewing Company
Begyle Brewing
BrickStone Restaurant and Brewery
BuckleDown Brewing
Church Street Brewing
DESTIHL
Dryhop Brewers
Emmett’s Tavern and Brewing Co.
Finch’s Beer Co.
Flesk Brewing Company
Goose Island Beer Co
Goose Island Pub
Half Acre Beer Company
Hamburger Mary’s
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
Hopevine Brewing
Julian Hard Cider
Kentucky Ale
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Lake Effect Brewing Company
Lakefront Brewery
The Lucky Monk
Lunar Brewing Co.
Metropolitan Brewing
Mickey Finn’s Brewery
Nevins Brewing Company
Off Color Brewing
One Trick Pony Brewery
Perennial Artisan Ales
Rock Bottom Brewery - Chicago
Rock Bottom Brewery - Lombard
Rock Bottom Brewery - Orland Park
Rock Bottom Brewery - Warrenville
Solemn Oath Brewery
Ten Ninety Brewing
Tighthead Brewing Company
Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery & Distillery
Village Vintner Winery & Brewery
Virtue Cider
Wild Onion Brewing Company
