12:00 pm • First Anniversary Spring Fest
One Allegiance Brewing, 10215 S. Harlem Ave., Chicago Ridge, IL  Map
It’s our first BIRTHDAY and we’ve got so much to celebrate! We’re releasing not one, not two, but FOUR barrel aged beers on TAPCheck out the schedule below for the details about all the tappings. Our Lead 1 series (Imperial Stout Aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels + Adjunct Version) is tapping in very limited quantities.
Spring also means NEW cocktails too, along with all your old favorites like our Mango Margarita and Strawberry Fields.
Did someone say…food trucks?
Saturday: Aztec Daves Cocina
Sunday: Mario’s Tacos
Lastly, a HUGE thank you to all of you for complying with our mask policies. Masks will be required anytime you are ordering, or out of your seat. Dogs are welcome in the Backyard Beer Garden!

12:00 – 10:00 pm • Friday Taproom Release
Liquid Love Brewing, 1310 Busch Pkwy., Buffalo Grove, IL (630) 699-2628 Map
Dropping a few newbies for ya! Our first Milkshake IPA The Bends, brewed in collaboration with our homies Old Irving Brewing Co. & a brand spanking new fruited Gosé we call Raging Sunshine!
NO LIMIT ON EITHER
Also, starting this week, all new releases will first drop at the taproom & then see distribution the following Thursday. Just a head up y’all

5:00 pm • Mamma Mia Wood Fired Pizza
Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, IL (847) 445-2467 Map
Mamma Mia Pizza comes to downtown Waukegan at last. Wood fired Tuscan style thin crust pizza made to order with great fresh ingredients.

7:30 – 10:30 pm • Drive In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
This weekend we celebrate all things Italian! We kick off the weekend with the Italian “poor mans” version of Jaws, CRUEL JAWS! It’s hard to believe this film was made in 1995.

Buffalo Creek Release
Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Ln., Long Grove, IL 847-821-6140 Map
Bye Bye Truck: An imperial cream ale inspired by the most recent and now viral video of Long Grove’s latest covered bridge-truck run-in.

Belated Pi Day
Lake Effect Brewing Co., 4727 W. Montrose Ave., Suite C, Chicago 312-523-5141,  Map
We are celebrating ‘pie day’ on March 20th- yes I know pie is 3.14 but we live in Chicago and the 14th is St Pats Weekend so we don’t need to compete with that. We are partnering up with Fannie’s who will be making delicious cherry and french silk pies. We are brewing a cherry gose and chocolate stout to pair with them. Order them for pickup at the brewery March 20th or delivery if you are in the area. To order, visit our website lake-effect-brewing-company.square.site and we will see you on the 20th!

11:00 am – 7:30 pm • St. Pat’s on the Patio
Exit Strategy Brewing, 7700 W. Madison St., Forest Park, IL (708) 689-8771 Map
While this year will look VERY different, we are excited to bring you a safe and exciting way to celebrate Forest Park’s favorite holiday!
This is a free, TICKETED EVENT. No tickets will be sold at the door, so be sure to scoop yours while you can! Limit 30 people per 90 min timeslot. Tickets available at our website.
Here’s the details:
Each ticket gets you one food ticket and two drink tickets and access to our outdoor parking lot party!
Your FOOD ticket is good for access to one pass through our buffet, served by our staff.
All additional beers will only be $5 PLUS a special tapping of our super limited V3 – Irish Cream Whiskey Beer-tail (1 per person). Irish Exit Irish Red Ale will be available on draft, as well as many of the beers you know and love
Cocktails available for the day: Bloody Mary (choose vodka or bourbon), Irish Coffee, Whiskey Punch $10 (or two tickets)
$5 Canned Wine (yes you can use your ticket!)

12:00 pm • Is This Our New Normal??
Rt 66 Old School Brewing, 110 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL (815) 476-2220 Map
It’s been ONE year since our world closed! We are fully OPEN and have a SPECIAL limited release. Come try our barrel aged Strong Personality. Limited number of 22oz bottles will be available for purchase. Willard Wilcox will be playing LIVE 7:00-10:00

12:00 pm • Is This Our New Normal?
Rt 66 Old School Brewing, 110 Bridge St., Wilmington, IL (815) 476-2220 Map
It’s been ONE year since our world closed! We are fully OPEN and have a SPECIAL limited release. Come try our barrel aged Strong Personality. Limited number of 22oz bottles will be available for purchase.
Willard Wilcox will be playing LIVE 7:00-10:00

12:00 pm • National Bock Beer Day
Evil Horse Brewing Co., 1338 Main St., Crete, IL 708-304-2907 Map
The National Beer Bock day is celebrated on 20th March every year. Originated from German region, Bock is a classification of beer serviceable in the form of strong lager having miscellaneous variants such as heller bock, helles bock, maibock, and a paler. Come join us for a great selection of bock beers all weekend!

12:30 – 5:30 pm • Tacos, Brew, and the Pollyanna
Pollyanna Brewing Co. – St. Charles, 106 S. Riverside Ave., St. Charles, IL 630-549-7372  Map
Coming in hot as Del Toro Street Taco takes over Pollyanna’s chew for the afternoon.
Mesquite Smoked Brisket Taco with roasted poblano and onions.
Chipotle Chicken, Pork Cochinita, Salsa, Guacamole, Elotes

1:00 – 4:00 pm • Saturday Eats: A Biker Dude Smashburgers
Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 Map
Join us for killer Smashburgers by A Biker Dude starting at 1p, here until they sell out!

1:00 – 4:00 pm • Seed Swap at Elder
Elder Brewing Co., 218 E. Cass St., Joliet, IL  Map
Spring is upon us and we are getting our gardens ready! Come on by with seeds from last years crop, new packets, any seed starters you have, etc and swap with others who are getting started now too! If you don’t have anything yet, but want to talk garden plans and what to do to get started with a great garden this year, come on by!

2:00 – 4:00 pm • Lounge Lager Release at Beer on the Wall!
Beer on the Wall, 106 Main St., Park Ridge 312-720-3732 Map
& 2 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights, IL (847) 989-2651 Map
The official sponsor of the Maplewood Lounge, Lounge Lager has never seen distro….until NOW! We’re introducing it to the market with a tapping at Beer on the Wall Park Ridge on March 20th, and cans to-go at both BOTW locations!
Lounge Lager – American Adjunct Lager brewed with 6‑Row Barley, Corn and Rice resulting in a full flavored and refreshingly crisp lager.

2:00 pm • Corinnes Kitchen
McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S. River St., Aurora, IL (630) 229-0451 Map
Cajun rubbed wings, mostaccioli, garlic bread, spring salad, Kahlua infused Cheesecake.
Preorder at mccartymills.com

2:00 – 10:00 pm St. Patricks Day with Rough Cut and Mamma Mia Pizzeria
ZümBier, 3232 Monroe St., Waukegan, IL 847-420-7313 Map
Celebrate! St. Patrick’s Day marks a day to be IRISH and 1 year into the dreaded shutdown, we’re still doing all we can to keep all of us safe. Food is Woodfired pizza by Mamma Mia at 4. Live song is Rough cut at 6:30.
Hall Hall Stout and variants and plenty of love for the Irish.

7:30 – 10:30 pm Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Suspiria. In this 1977 Italian horror movie, an American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders. Dario Argento at his finest.

Sunday, March 21

11:30 am • Drain Our Kegs
The Village Tap, 2055 W. Roscoe St., Chicago 312-330-0712 Map
We will be closed on March 22-23 (and maybe the afternoon of the 24) to have a new draft system installed. We need your help in draining as many kegs as possible, so all drafts will be $4 all day (until supplies last). Come in and do your part Chicago.

2:00 pm • Molly’s Cupcakes Beer-Cider Pairing (Winter Edition)
Tapville Social – Rosemont, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont, IL (847) 227-0063 Map
Tapville Social is pairing craft beer & cider with Molly’s Cupcakes. Join us for a event to sample five delicious Molly’s Cupcakes and five beer and cider selections. Bring some friends and shop at the mall and visit Tapville Social in the Food Court for this delicious event. Tickets are $30 here.

6:00 – 7:30 pm • Brewery Comedy Tour
Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct., Naperville, IL 630-544-3700 Map
Top notch comedians traveling the country in crews of 2-4 comedians performing seven nights a week in 48 states.
Laughs are on tap for this nationwide tour that has already hit 1500 breweries across the U.S. More than a dozen New York and L.A. stand-ups are currently on the road, sampling the local fare, local brews and providing the finest and funniest in comedy entertainment. This stop is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV and major club appearances. This comedy tour takes top comedians who you’ve seen on TV and sends them out on the road to perform at breweries throughout the country. Find out which local beers pair best with hysterical laughter when The Brewery Comedy Tour comes to your town. Tickets $10 at Eventbrite.

7:30 – 9:30 pm • Drive In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Our celebration of all things Italian concludes with Moonstruck, starring Nicholas Cage and Cher.