Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Omaha Beer Fest is now Omaha Beer Fest and Street Eats


From their press release.

OMAHA, NE   March 12, 2014 – What’s almost as big as the craft beer movement in Omaha? The food truck movement. This June at Omaha Beer Fest and Street Eats, patrons can taste specialty brews from all over the country while enjoying interesting, eclectic foods from various food trucks.
Hundreds of unique craft beers will be available for tasting from 60+ American craft breweries including Stone Brewing Co (Escondido, CA), Deschutes Brewery (Bend, OR), Founders Brewing Co (Grand Rapids, MI) and Schlafly Beer (St. Louis), as well as over a dozen Nebraska breweries including Zipline Brewing Co (Lincoln), Benson Brewery, and the yet-to-open Farnam Street Brewing Co.
Participating food trucks include Maria Bonita, Nitro Burger (from Lincoln, NE), Mosaic Pickle, Prairie Fire Pizza, AG&G Concessions and Big Kahuna Kettle Corn.
Friday night, patrons can taste through dozens of experimental brews created by members of local and regional home brew clubs at the Homebrewer Expo.
Saturday’s VIP Experience is sponsored by Blatt Beer & Table. Guests will feast on delicious fare from the gastropub, as well as enjoy VIP-only beer tastings.
Hourly Beer Academy sessions are free with admission, and include a beer and tapas pairing, tastings of barrel-aged beer and spirits, and a seminar on fresh hops.
Local and regional bands are scheduled to play on the big stage. Band line-up includes Avaricious, Almost KISS (Kansas City), Marcos & Sabor and The Bishops.
Attendance supports Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. Major sponsors include Blatt Beer & Table, JM Web Designs, Z-92, ESPN AM 590, CD105.9, Channel 94.1, DRAFT Magazine, and Deffenbaugh Industries.
Omaha Beer Fest and Street Eats is June 6-7 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. For complete information and tickets, visit www.omahabeerfest.com.


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Benson Beer Festival > Omaha Beer Fest