This is the week that tickets go on sale for the Great American Beer Festival, taking place October 6-8 in Denver. The 40th edition of the GABF will see over 1,000 beers being judges in 100 beer styles. Ticket sales start July 13 at greatamericanbeerfestival.com.

There’s a new category of liquor business seeking a license for the industrial park in Naperville that also houses Solemn Oath, Noon Whistle and Go Brewing. Bob Many of Naperville aims to open H. H. Shufeldt Whiskey Co., a business that would blend and bottle spirits from other producers, but would not do its own distilling. Naperville’s Liquor Commission has recommended expanding the cap for tasting room licenses. More details in the Chicago Tribune.

Wednesday, July 13