Malt Row Hoppy Hour: Patio Beers

Sign up for our next guided beer tasting with Advanced Cicerone Shana Solarte and brewers from Begyle, Dovetail, Empirical and Spiteful. This Hoppy Hour we'll be tasting and discussing 4 locally-brewed beers that are perfect for patio season. Summer in the city has been HOT-- thankfully many breweries have recently opened new biergartens and patios, transforming Malt Row a into a physically distant, responsible oasis!  

Don't miss out on the chance to spend a summer evening with Malt Row breweries and hear about their new patios and their favorite beers to knock back while they're outside. Use the links below to purchase your beers in advance and sip-along! Presentation includes Q&A.

Featured Beers include:

• Begyle's Picnic Island - Brewed in collaboration with Chef Cleetus Friedman, this cream ale features subtle aromatics of lemon peel, grain, and grass, while its delicate cereal grain flavors end with a dry, slightly bitter finish. Light, easy drinking, and infinitly sessionable, it pairs perfectly with Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline - Welcome to Picnic Island. [available for pickup in 16oz 4-packs]

• Dovetail's Hefeweizen - Easy to drink with a lingering, pleasant aftertaste. A rich, yolk-orange wheat beer, featuring the aroma of clove and fruit in perfect balance. Refreshing with a hint of mandarin-orange-like acidity; huge effervescent head. Thick, lasting foam that leaves an attractive lacing at every sip. [available for pickup or delivery in 16oz 4-packs]

• Empirical's Gamma Ray Ginger Wheat - Gamma Ray was designed to be the perfect pairing for food. We began with a classic Witbier malt bill then added our own twist by tossing fresh ginger root and lime zest into the boil while adding cracked black and pink peppercorns as a “dry hop”. The body of this beer is light and spritzy with just a touch of tartness to help round out all the flavors and make the ginger and citrus sing. Gamma Ray is ultra refreshing especially when consumed with full flavored, spicy or floral foods, especially grilled veggies. [available for pickup or delivery in 12oz 6-packs]

• Spiteful's Tangerine Radler - Spiteful’s first summer seasonal, this Radler is a blend of Spiteful Lager with the brewery’s own house-made tangerine soda. No added sugar makes this a crisp, dry sipper that’s damn refreshing on even the hottest days. Looking for an extra kick? Add a shot of your go-to gin, campari or mezcal. [available for pickup in 16oz 4-packs]