Mash Fest Comes To Chicago
By Melissa McEwen in Food on Apr 25, 2014 8:30PM
Brooklyn Brewery's Mash Fest Tour arrives in Chicago this weekend. The tour doesn't just celebrate beer, it also aims to celebrate art and food. There will be a dinner at Growing Power's farm (kids eat free!), tap takeovers, educational panels, classes, music, stand-up comedy and more. Check out the full list of events here on their website.
Some highlights include a tap takeover on Saturday, April 26 at The Owl (2521 N. Milwaukee Ave.) featuring some of Brooklyn Brewery's rarest beers.
Dinner On The Farm on Sunday, April 27 allows diners to explore Growing Power's Iron Street Farm (3333 S. Iron St.) and enjoy food by Chef Nicole Pederson of Found, Chef Jared Wentworth of Longman & Eagle and Brooklyn BreweryChef Andrew Gerson. Tickets are $55 a person , except it's free for kids under 10 (though they can't have any beer).
On Monday, April 28 head to Howells and Hood (435 North Michigan Avenue.) for a panel exploring Craft Beer Revolution. The panel includes Metropolitan Brewing's Tracy Hurst who recently chose our Beer of the Week. Tickets are $6 each.