Date: November 3, 2007
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door (if available)
Organizer: Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
What to expect: Beer lovers turn out in force for the chance to sample a dozen of more than 70 varieties of wood and barrel-aged beer from brewers across the country.
Why to go: See "what to expect," above. Come on now.
Additional info: Tickets are available at Goose Island Wrigleyville (where the event takes place), the Map Room and Rock Bottom. Admission price includes a souvenir glass and 12 sample tickets (more sample tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Obviously, you must be 21 to attend.