5th Annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review
August 18, 2012
3pm -7pm
(Tickets will go on sale on or before May 4, 2012)
View last year's event photos here
The Midwest's Largest Zero Waste Craft Beer Festival.
Co-produced by Seven Generations Ahead and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild and in collaboration with the Downtown Oak Park Association, 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.
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Location: Marion Street in downtown Oak Park
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 announced shortly.
NEW THIS YEAR:
--Space has been added to the festival layout (again) to accommodate growing crowds
--Check-in for main event will open at 2pm (one hour early) to ease crowd flow at start of event.
--Food vendors will also start serving at 2pm...so arrive early, get yourself fed and watered and visit local shops before the taps pour!
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.
Event Ticket Prices:
Tickets will go on sale on or before May 4, 2012. After that, don't delay...this event has sold out the last three years!
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Includes: |
Early Bird Pre-Event Rate (On or before July 18) |
Standard Pre-Event Rate (July 19 – August 17) |
At the Gate (If tickets still available) |
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4-Hour “Taster’s Choice” Ticket |
4 hours of craft beer tasting, 3pm – 7pm
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$40 |
$45 |
$50 |
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5-Hour “Crafter’s Choice” Ticket (Limited ticket quantity available) |
4 hours of craft beer tasting, 3pm – 7pm PLUS 1-hour of pre-event access to ICBG Replicale project beer tastings, 2pm – 3pm |
$45 |
$55 |
Not available |
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6-Hour “Master’s Choice” VIP Ticket (Very limited ticket quantity available) LOCATION: TBD |
4 hours of craft beer tasting , 3pm – 7pm PLUS 1 hour of pre-event access to ICBG Replicale project beer tastings, 2pm – 3pm PLUS 1 hour of specialty craft beer tastings not available any other time during the event paired with local, organic food tastings from Marion Street Cheese Market, 1pm – 2pm |
$70 |
$75 |
Not available |
All tickets include unlimited beer tastings and a specialty beer tasting glass. Food is sold separately.
Ticket sales end at 8:00pm (US Central) on Friday, August 17th.
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.
The organizers of this event encourage all participants to drink responsibly.
All proceeds of the Oak Park Micro Brew 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.
Questions? Call us at 708-660-9909 or email us at julie@sevengenerationsahead.org
Event Co-produced by:
In Collaboration with:
Participating Brewers to date:
5 Rabbit Cerveceria Inc.
Argus Brewery
The Blind Pig Brewery
Brewery Ommegang
BrickStone Brewery
Brooklyn Brewery
Central Waters Brewing
Chicago Beer Company
Crispin Brewery
Destihl Brew Works
Emmett's Tavern and Brewing Co.
Finch's Beer Company
Founder's Brewing Company
Goose Island Beer Co.
Half Acre Beer Co.
Hamburger Mary's
Harrison's Restaurant and Brewery
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
Julian Hard Cider
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Limestone Brewing Co.
The Lucky Monk
Metropolitan Brewing
New Belgium Brewing
Piece (as Replicale Participant)
Revolution Brewing
Rock Bottom Brewery - Chicago
Rock Bottom Brewery - Lombard
Rock Bottom Brewery - Orland Park
Rock Bottom Brewery - Warrenville
Shoreline Restaurant and Brewery
Stockholm's Brew Pub
Stone Brewing Company
Two Brothers Brewing Company
Uinta Brewing Co.
Wild Onion Brewing Company
....and more to come!
Participating Restaurants
Barclay's American Grille
Gourmet Gorilla
The Kinderhook Tap
Khyber Pass
Mancini's Pizza and Pasta
Marion Street Cheese Market
The Perfect Dinner
Winberie's
Entertainment
Pre-Event:
Folk Recording Artist, Timty
Main Event:
Luke Cunningham, Chicalba Bagpipers
The Greydowns
Buckman Page
Environmental Encroachment
West Side Winders
Platinum Premier Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsors
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