Following the trend of enjoying a variety of ales made domestically and abroad, Naperville Ribfest will raise its glass in toasting its very first International & Craft Beer Tasting.
The two-day event runs from 1 toPM on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4. Held in a private area, guests ages 21 and older will sample international and craft beers from North and South America and Europe. They will learn how these beers capture their distinct and complex flavors. Cicerones, certified beer experts, will be on-site to demonstrate beer making and answer questions.
The event will feature a number of beer styles including ciders, imperial stouts, Belgium-style wheat ales, pilsners, IPAs, German lagers and many more.
To bring the tasting concept to Naperville Ribfest, Don Emery, Ribfest Marketing Chair, visited other craft beer events. With plenty of time to plan, Emery and his team thought this was the year for Ribfest’s own beer tasting.
“We will have nearly 40 beers for sampling,” Emery said. “We will unveil between five and six craft beers previously unavailable in Illinois and international beers from many countries including Peru, Colombia, Belgium and Poland.”
Cost for the International and Craft Beer Tasting is $40 each day. The price includes general admission entrance to Ribfest, 18 3-ounce tasters, education seminars on beer making 101, a gift bag, a commemorative beer glass, food pairing information, giveaways and drawings for prizes.
For more information about the beer tasting, visit www.ribfest.com.
