Catching up on a few items:

Tickets are now on sale for Nellie’s Beer Fest, taking place September 11, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. General Admission is $45, through Ticketweb. Nellie’s (do I still need to say “The former Durty Nellie’s”?) is at 180 N. Smith St., Palatine.

Another brewery is headed to the North Suburbs. The Village Board of Arlington Heights has given its approval to Arlington Beer Company to begin work on a brewery downtown, at at 19 N. Hickory Ave. The venture would be run by Kathleen Egan, who first proposed a brewery for the village in 2012. In the meantime, she ran Itasca Brewing Co., which quietly closed it nanobrewery at the Itasca Country Club last year (Chicago Tribune).

But another operation has announced it will be closing. North Shore Cider Co. of Evanston posted to Facebook, “This past 15 months have been incredibly draining. While we are incredibly sad at this moment, we will forever cherish the incredible support you’ve shown since we opened. Thank you for helping us make it this far! We hope to bloom again in some other form in the future.” The cidery has been open for four years.

Friday, July 30

Hop Butcher Releases
Iron&Glass, 632 S. Weber Rd., Romeoville, IL (815) 782-5559 Map
& Iron&Glass Minooka, 104 Ridge Rd., Minooka, IL (815) 255-2114 Map
It’s Hop Butcher for the World time!
Order now with pickup on Friday 7/30
Fat Bear Peanut Butter Imperial Stout Brewed With Chocolate
Reply Hazy Try Again Citra, Motueka & Simcoe-hopped Double New England India Pale Ale
Order at Romeoville or Minooka

FibFest
FIBS Brewing, 60 Howard Ave., Des Plaines, IL (847) 227-9790 Map
Fibs Brewing Company is turning two! Come celebrate at our two day live music bash!
Only time this year to get our Watermelon Jolly Rancher Ale. Don’t miss it!
LIVE MUSIC: 
Friday July 30th:
9pm Eliminator (ZZ Top Tribute Band)
7pm Vino Louden Blues Band
Saturday July 31st:
9pm Ashley Victoria
7pm Mike Wheeler Blues Band
5pm Al Spears & The Hurricane Project
3pm Blizzard of Ozz (Ozzy Tribute)
1pm Psycho Puppy Trio
FOOD: Smoked BBQ meats, tasty street tacos, oh yeah baby!
Friday July 30th – 3pm to 11pm
Saturday July 31st – noon to 11pm
Tickets $19.99 each day.

Sew Hop’d Weekend of Food Trucks and New Beer
Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 Map
New week, new food trucks, new beers! Make your weekend plans with us. Here’s what we’ve got going on-
Friday Pierogi Rig @ 5p (Pierogi Rig’s Debut!)
Saturday Sour Peach LLC Steam Buns Pop-Up @ 5p
Sunday Mario’s Cart @ 3:30p
To top it all off, we have a new Borden Street Milk Stout flavor coming to you this weekend: Cookies & Cream. We can’t wait for y’all to try it.

Dark Secret Presale
BrickStone Brewery, 557 Latham Dr., Bourbonnais, IL (815) 936-9277 Map
The countdown is on! In honor of our 15 year brewversary, Dark Secret variants will be available for PRE-SALE starting 7/30 on our online store! This year is Double Oak Woodford Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Variant and Blantons Bourbon Barrel Aged Variant! They will be available for pick up only at our 15 year anniversary party. So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and raise a glass. Cheers to another 15 years and some down right delicious secrets! More details to come.

Mikerphone Beer Releases
Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL (847) 264-8904 Map
The releases for this week are live & available online. 4pks will be brewery only & will not see distribution. Both of these beers will also be available on draft beginning today.
Milkshake at Tiffany’s: Milkshake IPA w/Blueberry, Vanilla, & Maple Syrup, 7%. Breakfast beer vibes all the way.
The Reflex: Fruited Pale Ale w/Lactose, Strawberries, & Mosaic Hops, 5%. Refreshing & packed with ripe strawberries.
All online orders should be picked up by this Friday July 30th, unless you are attending the block party on Saturday. The brewery will be open only for those that purchased a ticket & general pickups will not be available.
Order Online here.

Anniversary Specials
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St., Ste P, Tinley Park, IL (708) 263-0083 Map
We opened our doors to the public July 27, 2017. Join us this week in celebrating 4 years of beers with $5 drafts and $2.50 tacos. Without your support, especially throughout the past year and a half, we wouldn’t have made it this far.

11:00 am • Natural Void Pale Ale Beer Release
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 Map
This Friday is going to be a pretty cool day for us. We are releasing a new beer in the taproom and while it is really good, that is not what is the most exciting part! This beer marks Long-Hair Chris’s first 100% original recipe that we have brewed and released. No-Hair Chris had no input on this beer at all. He turned the reigns over to the young lad and let him have at it with wonderful results.
Long-Hair Chris’s recipe is a hybrid between a traditional pale ale and a New England pale. The base malt is augmented by white wheat and oats, but not in the amounts we normally use in our NEIPAs. Mosaic and Topaz were added during the boil like an IPA, but whirlpool additions and dry hopping also occurred and made the final product nice and juicy. For the yeast, instead of using Chico, Chris went with our NEIPA yeast.
The end result? This beer is flavorful and crushable all at once. We think Chris knocked it out of the park. So, come out on Friday, Chris will be behind the bar from 11-6 pm, have a pint or two of his beer, and tell him what you think!

12:00 – 4:00 pm • BBQ Pop Up: Pollyanna Brewing Co.
Pollyanna Brewing Co., 431 Talcott Ave., Lemont, IL (630) 914-5834 Map
We’re hitting the road in 2021 and setting up shop at some of our favorite local breweries!
Up next is a few dates at the Pollyanna in Lemont! We’ll be there serving up our killer $6 menu!
Come thirsty & come hungry!

1:00 – 5:00 pm • The B.E.E.R Act Brewery Crawl with Local Elected Officials
Start at Burning Bush Brewery, 4014 N. Rockwell St., Chicago (773) 681-0215 Map
Join Rep. Margaret Croke, Rep. Ann M. Williams, and Senator Sara Feigenholtz to support recent legislation that helps our local breweries.
1 – 1:45 pm: Burning Bush, 4014 N. Rockwell St.
2 – 2:45 pm: Begyle, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave.
3 – 3:45 pm: Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark St.
4 – 4:45 pm: DryHop, 3155 N. Broadway
Questions? Email [email protected]

4:00 pm • Ultramafic Release, Live Music & Food pop-up
Whiskey Hill Brewing Co., 1115 Zygmunt Circle, Westmont, IL 630-442-7864 Map
It’s gonna be a good day at the Hill with the release of our new barrel-aged beer, Ultramafic, live music from Rogers & Cooper and delicious food being cooked up from Dark Horse catering!
Rogers & Cooper will be performing from 6pm-9pm.
Dark Horse is serving from their custom menu from 5pm-9pm, or until sold out! Check out their menu attached to the flyer!
Annnnnd lastly, we’re releasing a limited amount of bottles and will have a limited amount available on tap of our newest barrel-aged beer, Ultramafic, a Russian Imperial Stout aged in Jeppson’s Bourbon Barrels for 13 months with Roasted Hazelnuts, Toasted Marshmallow, and Madagascar Vanilla Beans.
Ultramafic is a blend of 3 of Russian Imperial Stout recipes, with each recipe showcasing a different specialty malt in the grain bill.
It was then aged in beautiful barrels from our friend Tyrus, Blender/Barrel Master at Jeppson’s Bourbon, that previously held their 21% Rye bourbon recipe. Following its 13-month rest in these barrels, Ultramafic emerges with flavors of prominent rye spice, milk chocolate, dates, butterscotch, vanilla infused oak, dried cherries and a warming bourbon heat that lingers pleasantly.
For adjunct treatment, Roasted Hazelnuts meld with notes of spice lent by the barrel and base, as well as bringing in a mild sweetness. Toasted Marshmallow and Madagascar Vanilla Bean work together to add a touch of smoke, dried fruit, vanilla ice cream, and helping to promote a creamy body.
Lastly, Ultramafic is very lightly carbonated to not throw off the balance of flavors or take away from the lingering heat that we loved so much from the Jeppson’s Bourbon barrels.
We couldn’t be more excited to share what we consider to be one of our most complex and unique offerings with all of you guys! As an added surprise, Tyrus will be hanging out with us on release day to talk barrels, spirits, and drink beer!

4:00 – 7:00 pm • Toasted Coconut Golden Ale at SKB
Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 Lemont Rd., Unit 300, Woodridge, IL (630) 395-9033 Map
Migratory Toasted Coconut Golden Ale is back, and we’re canning it up on July 30, which means it’ll be available in 4-packs for purchase that evening at Skeleton Key, from 4-7pm. Please park and then walk up to purchase. We hope to set up out front, but if we’re not there, head around back!

4:00 – 8:00 pm • 3-Way Collab Release
Midwest Coast Brewing Co., 137 W. Walnut St., Chicago (312) 361-1176 Map
& Solemn Oath Still Life, 2919 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago  Map
We’re having a launch party for our collab beer with Solemn Oath Brewery and Wolfden Brewing. A few weeks back, the women of MWC, Solemn Oath Brewing and Wolfden Brewing came together for a collaborative brew day at Solemn Oath’s Naperville location. The resulting beer brought to life that day, called Nothing Less Than Shattered Glass, is a Fruited Sour Ale with Apricot and Peach, will see its release on Friday, July 30th at all three breweries.
From 4-8PM we’ll be having a release happy hour with live music from Briana Bower, a food popup, a couple female owned vendors and a raffle which includes a prize of a free night at the Leavitt Street Tavern!! We’ll not only have Nothing Less Than Shattered Glass on tap, we’ll have a limited amount available in 4pks and a guest beer from SOB (with some of the SOB ladies around).
An after party will follow at the Solemn Oath ‘Still Life’ taproom in Logan Square from 8pm-12am, with another raffle and live DJ.

4:00 – 8:00 pm • Happy Lobster To Go
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map
We will be accepting orders for pickup at Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles from 4pm-8pm! Order at this link.
All meals come with chips and malt vinegar slaw. This service will be PREORDER ONLY

5:00 – 8:00 pm • Mamalicious Jerk & Curry Food Truck
Black Horizon Brewing Co., 7560 S. Quincy St., Willowbrook, IL (630) 413-4964 Map
Introducing Mamalicious Food Truck to BHBC, bringing their outstanding lobster, salmon, catfish, chicken, shrimp, and so much more fresh, made-to-order this Friday 5pm-8pm! Kick off your weekend with us! Enjoy some new beers to go and on tap!!

5:00 – 9:00 pm • One Allegiance Friday
One Allegiance Brewing, 10215 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL (708) 529-7067 Map
Happy Times Snack Shack

5:00 – 9:00 pm • Books, BBQ, Baking, and Beer at McCarty Mills
McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S. River St., Aurora, IL (630) 229-0451 Map
Join us for a popup of EPIC proportions featuring the Books by author Victoria J. Hyla (Victoria Hyla Maldonado), the BBQ stylings of Chef Alton Morris, and the Baked goods from Kasti Toomey of Talk Sweet Toomey custom baking.
Of course, there will also be lots of beer served up by the incomparable McCarty Mills Taproom!
Come on out and grab a pint, a book, some bbq and some baked goods.
Stay tuned for more information and details as we continue to organize the event.

5:00 – 9:00 pm • Calogero’s Old World Pizza
River Hawk Brewing, 24735 W. Eames St., Channahon, IL (815) 255-2202 Map
Salvatore, Chef & Owner of Calogero’s Old World Pizza, who was born and raised in The Bronx NY aka “Little Italy,” is coming to River Hawk Brewing for a pop up food event. Handcrafting brick oven pizzas made with the finest imported Italian and local ingredients. Including Italian plum tomato sauce, mozzarella and other 100% organic ingredients. 
Margherita, Bianca, Pepperoni, Sausage and Marinara

6:00 – 10:00 pm • SKB Benefit
Metal Monkey Brewing, 515 Anderson Dr. Suite 900, Romeoville, IL 630-862-9595 Map
The monkeys at MMB were some of our earliest friends in the business, and over the years of Friendsgivings, weddings and anniversaries, we’ve learned that they not only make great beer, they also throw kickass parties!
After you swing by SKB on Friday to pick up some fresh Migratory Toasted Coconut Golden Ale, meet us at Metal Monkey Brewing, just 15 minutes away in Romeoville, for a metal AF benefit that’ll feature live music by The Relevant and Primal Moon, plus raffles, prizes and giveaways!! 
Raffle prizes include gift baskets from several local businesses including:
Mad Hatchet, Werk Force, Miskatonic, Pollyanna, 10 Drops Coffee, The Relevant, Metal Monkey Brewing
And more to come!
Click here to preorder tickets!

9:00 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks!
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
We start our tribute to Madonna with Who’s That Girl!

Saturday, July 31

9:00 am – 4:00 pm • New Energy City Beers Pickup
Energy City Brewing, 917 First St., Batavia, IL (630) 597-5581 Map
What’s better than a cold Hard Seltzer Smoothie on a hot summer day?! We’ve got two new MOSAs and last week’s beers for you this Saturday at the brewery! See our full lineup below:
Available:
Mango Strawberry MOSA, Hard Seltzer Smoothie (6.5% ABV)
Apple Cranberry Crumble MOSA, Hard Seltzer Smoothie (6.5% ABV)
Bistro Orange Meringue Pie – Orange, Lemon & Vanilla, fruited Berliner Weisse (6.5% ABV)
Bistro Blackberry Pancakes – Blackberry & Maple Syrup, fruited Berliner Weisse (6.5% ABV)
Bistro Cherry Pie, fruited Berliner Weisse (6.5% ABV)
Crimson Guava Sorbet IPA – Pink Guava & Blood Orange IPA w/ Sabro hops (6.5% ABV)
New beer will be available for online pre-order Wednesday, July 28th at noon via shop.energycitybrewing.com
Drive-thru beer pickup time: Saturday, July 31th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

11:00 am – 7:00 pm • 90s Block Party
Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL 847-264-8904,  Map
The weather is looking great & tickets are still available. Remember, 50% of each ticket to be donated to respite care in Elk Grove Village
$20 each, kids 12 & under free
Commemorative cup to first 450 tickets sold
Free bounce house & games, Dunk Tank to dunk the brewers, Free photo booth, DJ spinning 90s jams, $5 beers w/no limits, Non-alcoholic options available, 90s costume contest w/gift cards for best dressed
Food from Dark Horse, Stix and Noodles, Steam Cart Willie’s
We strongly encourage tickets to be purchased in advance, as well as bringing cash to speed everything up
Rideshare, carpools, etc strongly recommended as parking will be very, very limited

12:00 – 10:00 pm • Goldfinger First Lagerversary
Goldfinger Brewing Co., 513 Rogers St., Downers Grove, IL (630) 541-9728 Map
Come celebrate our brewery taproom turning 1 year old at our First Lagerversary!
Doors open at noon when we tap two brand new beers which will also be available in cans. First is a Polish Pils, made with all Polish hops and a “thiolized” lager yeast strain from Omega Labs. And there’ll be a Grodziskie (smoked Polish wheat) collab with Live Oak Brewing Company.
Live music will begin at 1pm, and go until 9:30!
Exclusive First Lagerversary merchandise including brand new glassware will be available for purchase.
Food trucks will be parked in our lot the entire day: Dan’s Pierogis and Tamale Spaceship!
Tables are fist come first served (no reservations).

12:00 – 10:00 pm • Tap Room Grand Opening
Urban Brew Labs, 5121 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago (773) 293-7612 Map
It’s happening! Join us for our tap room Grand Opening Saturday, We’re looking forward to seeing you there! We are in Ravenswood, Chicago.

1:00 – 6:00 pm • Tacos Easy as KBC
Kishwaukee Brewing Co., 1900 Dillard Ct., Woodstock, IL  Map
Taco Flight: Barbacoa, Chicken Chipotle and Pork Cochinita
With KBC’s Baltic Porter
Elotes, Salsa, Guacamole

1:00 – 5:00 pm • Hazy Days of Summer Outdoor Beer Festival & Competition
Space Stage Studios – Outdoor Courtyard, 455 N Wolcott, Chicago (312) 733-8017 Map
Tickets $40 through Eventbrite.
It’s been an incredibly long & difficult year for so many, but as things begin to settle into the new “normal” Chicago Beer Society is excited to get back to hosting the types of events we’ve been known for over the past 40+ years. With that in mind… these warm, lazy days call for some cold, hazy brews!
Everything from modern hazy hop bombs to traditionally unfiltered zwickels & weizens to more experimental stuff with lactose & fruit, wilds, sours, and “milkshake” styles will be featured at this festival & competition celebrating all things haze.
Attendees will sample dozens of beers and vote for their favorites to crown the champions of Chicagoland from amongst three categories:
Modern Haze
Traditionally Unfiltered
Experimental 
BREWERIES:
18th Street Brewery • Afterthought • Alarmist • Alulu Brewery • Bold Dog Beer Co. • Casa Humilde Cerveceria • Church Street • Duneyrr Fermenta Project • Elmhurst Brewing Co. • Empirical Brewery • Eris Brewery and Cider House • Forbidden Root • Haymarket • Hidden Hand • Hubbard’s Cave • Is/Was Brewing • Maplewood Brewery & Distillery • Midwest Coast Brewing • Misbeehavin’ Meads • Moderne Dune • MORE Brewing • Noon Whistle • Old Irving Brewing • Open Outcry • Ørkenoy • Penrose Brewing • Phase Three • Pipeworks • Ravinia Brewing • Revolution • Short Fuse Brewing • Sketchbook Brewing • Solemn Oath • Twisted Hippo • Une Annee
FOOD: DönerMen 
MUSIC: DJ Intel, Genghis Won
This is an outdoor rain or shine event – sales are final
Attendees must be 21 years or older
Admission includes souvenir tasting glass & samples from each brewery
We recommend public transportation for all our events
Brewer participation may change due to circumstances beyond our control
Chicago Beer Society strongly recommends that all attendees be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID test no more than 3 days prior to attending an event

1:00 – 4:00 pm • Lunch & Tunes!!
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd, Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 Map
Please join us as we welcome back Rolling Burritos and Ian Leith back to Miskatonic.
Rolling Burritos will be serving up tasty brunch items from 1-4.
Ian Leith will be rocking out from 1-4, so bring the family or squad and post up for a fun-filled afternoon.

1:00 – 6:00 pm • 2 Year Anniversary
Viking Artisan Ales, 8622 Louisiana Pl., Merrillville, IN  Map
We were robbed of our first anniversary party due to the COVID-19 virus so we are planning to party twice as hard this year. Plenty of food trucks, 20+ guest breweries and more announcements to come. Mark your calendar. You aren’t gonna want to miss this one.
THIS WILL BE A TICKETED EVENT
Confirmed breweries/meaderies:
Phase Three, Boneflower Craft Mead, Mikerphone, Whiskey Hill, Revolution, 450 North, Brothership, Hailstorm, Manic Meadery, Maplewood, 2 Toms, Standard Meadery, More Brewing, Half Acre, Arclight, Monochrome, Hubbar’s Cave, Windmill, Hoplore
• Food trucks and more…
Tickets $85, through this link. (With a tap list, too).

1:00 – 5:00 pm • 2021 Summer Tent Event
Antioch Fine Wines & Liquors, 1180 Main St., Antioch, IL (847) 395-3540 Map
Best Beer Tasting of the Summer!
Over 20 Breweries pouring 75+ Beers!
Stay tuned to FACEBOOK for the Brewery Lineup and Rare Draft List.  We’ll post as things fall into place.

2:00 pm • One Allegiance Saturday
One Allegiance Brewing, 10215 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL (708) 529-7067 Map
Chuck’s Cafe Pop-Up 2pm – 6pm
Smokin’ BBQ 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Railway Gamblers going LIVE at 7pm!

3:00 – 7:00 pm • Burgers with a side of Beer
First Forest Brewing & Cider, 6119 East Ave., Hodgkins, IL  Map
Wild Monk is hanging out with our friends over at First Forest Brewing in Hodgkins this Saturday. We’ll be cooking up our Classic Burger, Baby Burger, Street Corn on the Cob, and our Chicken Sandwich. Come hang out and grab some beer and food!

4:00 – 10:00 pm • Play Your Weekend at Art History
Art History Brewing, 649 W. State St., Geneva, IL 630-345-6274,  Map
Our Geneva, Illinois, Tap Room welcomes Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza for the 1st time + music by Dave Ramont.
Food from 4-8pm. Music from 7-10pm.
MUSIC: Dave Ramont
Pairing best beer with best pizza?
While we’ll have a lot of unique brews on-tap, our NEWEST July 31st releases pair best with Chuck’s:
Good Morning Munich Bavarian Helles
Geneva Belle Pre Prohibition Lager

4:00 – 8:00 pm • Happy Lobster Food Truck
Flesk Brewing Co., 200 Applebee St., Ste. E, Barrington, IL 244-655-7291 Map
This event is PREORDER ONLY! Link here to order for 7/31.
Happy Lobster will be serving PREORDERS from 4-8PM! Come enjoy lobster rolls and lobster grilled cheese with a beer in our taproom or patio.

5:00 – 9:00 pm • Soto’s (AKA the Taco Lady)
Steam Hollow Brewing Co., 450 S. Spruce St. Unit C, Manteno, IL  Map
Soto’s returns with some of the area’s best tacos and quesadillas!
While you’re at it check some live music with Improper Dose at 8pm!

5:00 – 8:00 pm • Happy Times Snack Shack
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave. #213, Downers Grove, IL (630) 541-9558 Map
Join us this Saturday in Downers Grove for what’s looking to be a be-a-utiful weekend. Happy Times Snack Shack will be pulling up to the taproom from 5-8pm with a delicious menu.
Pair anything on there with a cold glass of the just released Festbier lager or Cumulodankus Hazy IPA, and just relax out on the patio.

6:30 – 10:00 pm • “Train with Brain” Running Club
Blue Island Beer Co., 13357 Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL (708) 954-8085 Map
Our good friend Brian Fee is training for the Chicago Marathon, and you can join him every Thursday til October! He’s raising money for Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and you can donate at this link.
Each week you can plan on running at the most 4 miles and your first beer is on Blue Island Beer Co.!

9:00 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Madonna weekend continues with Desperately Seeking Susan!

Sunday, August 1

9:00 am • Brunch is Starting Early
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
Eat some brunch, then change the world!
Now Starting Brunch at 9am on Sundays. Reservations are always recommended.

Sour Peach Buns
Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Rd., Elgin, IL 224-238-3527 Map
This Sunday we are excited to welcome Sour Peach LLC for their debut at the tap room!
They’ll be ready to serve lunch around 1pm with their tasty steam buns, and charcuterie boards! We’ll also be tapping some new beer.

12:00 – 5:00 pm • Sunday Fun Day
The Beer and Now, 2801 Ogden Ave., Ste 7, Lisle, IL (630) 946-6660 Map
Every Sunday stop by for $1 off all draft beers!

12:00 pm • K94Keeps at Kuma’s
Kuma’s Corner, 2900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago (773) 604-8769 Map
The third time is always a charm! Let’s do this!
Come hang out with us at Kuma’s Corner on August 1st to celebrate all things dog.
A portion of the day’s proceeds will go directly to the dogs of K9 4 KEEPS. So come eat, drink, win a raffle prize, and buy some merch!

12:00 pm • Piping Plover Returns
Imperial Oak Brewing Co., 9526 W. Ogden Ave., Brookfield, IL (708) 387-0050 Map
Everyone’s favorite bird beer in honor of Monty & Rose is back! Join us as we drink for a cause with an excellent craft brew.
Imperial Oak Brewing will again release Piping Plover Pale Ale at its location in Brookfield. This top-flight ale, a tribute to beloved Piping Plovers Monty and Rose, features the highest-quality El Dorado hops and the supple flavor of real cactus pear juice, suggesting notes of tropical and citrus fruits. The beer will be available in cans or for enjoyment at the tap room. Last year’s release sold out in just a couple hours.
Designer/illustrator Bill Fogarty has again created wonderful artwork for the beer’s label. The cactus juice is a tribute to the cactus that is a resident of Piping Plover habitat from Montrose to locations around Lake Michigan. Proceeds will again benefit the conservation and education programs of the Chicago Ornithological Society.
Monty and Rose are the first Piping Plovers to nest in the city limits of Chicago since 1948. They are spending their third summer in Chicago and have just hatched four chicks again this year.
Twisted Classics will be on site at 1pm serving up delicious bites for all hungry birders and beer drinkers alike.

1:00 pm • Crosstown Sausage Party w/ L&M Fine Foods
Easy Does It, 2354 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago (773) 420-9463 Map
L&M Fine Foods is bringing their house made sausages, cheese plates and their collaboration beer with Dutchbag Brew Co. to the patio August 1st!
Easy Does It on the Patio. 1pm – ’til it’s gone

2:00 – 6:00 pm • Beer & Art Festival
One Allegiance Brewing, 10215 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL  Map
Stop by OAB on Sunday to enjoy multiple arts and craft vendors in our huge backyard beer garden! We’ve got everything from hot sauce to t-shirts and string art and of course, plenty of your favorite beers! With live music, backyard bar and a food truck/pop-up, this festival is sure to be a hit!
List of current vendors:
Heartstrings by Scarlett • Dust Bunny Mahfia • The Smile on a Dog • Gindo’s Hot Sauce • Pagan Moon Magicks • Pretzel Crack • Four Star Sausages • Wreaths and Glasses • Bead Streetz
And many more!

4:00 pm • Schitts Creek Trivia
Nik & Ivy Brewing, 1026 S. State St., Lockport, IL 815-524-4857 Map
Schitts Creek Trivia this Sunday starts at 4. Please email us ([email protected]) or message us through Facebook to make reservations.

9:00 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
We end Madonna weekend with quite possibly her best role in Dick Tracy!