Naperville Ale Fest 2018 Summer Guide Features 90-Plus Breweries

NAPERVILLE, IL — More than 90 craft breweries will bring over 200 beers to Naper Settlement on July 14 for the 6th Annual Naperville Ale Fest. The fest will feature rare small-batch brews, specialty cider tents, and some of the most sought-after ales from across the midwest. Check out this guide to the 2018 Naperville Ale Fest to plan your visit for maximum craft beer enjoyment.

The festival takes place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and spotlights local breweries that include Solemn Oath Brewery of Naperville, Alter Brewing Company of Downers Grove, Two Brothers of Warrenville, and Kinslahger Brewing Company of Oak Park. Several Chicago breweries will be on hand too. Guests can sample beers from Five Rabbits, Pipeworks Brewing, Right Bee Cider, and more.

Luckily, there will be more than a dozen food trucks selling eats to help festival goers soak up those suds, whether you're craving ribs from West Truckin' BBQ, wood-fired pizza from Crust Culture, and Argentinean cuisine from The Grumpy Gaucho.

You can purchase tickets for Naperville Ale Fest online or at the door. Ticket prices go up by $11 when purchased at the door. Ticket prices are as follows:

VIP Admission $99

• Early admission
• Sampling of more than 200 beers
• Souvenir sampling glass and bomber jacket
• Food truck voucher
• Access to specialty beer tents and VIP lounge

General Admission $49

• Entrance to fest
• Sampling of more than 200 beers
• Souvenir sampling tent
• Access to specialty beer tents
• Access to food trucks

Beer and yoga tickets are also available for purchase, as are yoga tickets without the beer option.

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