West Coast craft beers featured at Dundee 'Thirsty Thursdays' Aug. 27
On Aug. 27, cold crisp beers from breweries west of the Rockies will be offered at the third of four Thirsty Thursdays taking place from 5 p.m. until sunset at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee.
Craft beers from California and Colorado breweries will be available for visitors to sample and learn about the different varieties during the event. Breweries include California's Sierra Nevada with its offering of Nooner and Hop Hunter and Firestone Walker's Pivo Pils and Easy Jack. Colorado breweries include New Belgium with its Snapshot and Fat Tire, and Crazy Mountain with its Mountain Livin' and Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. Pricing is $5 for a flight of four, sample-sized beer tastings with additional purchase options. There will be eight different types of beer styles represented.
"The response to our Thirsty Thursdays has been great. There's no doubt that beer drinkers like the idea of trying out quality craft beers and we're only too happy to give them that opportunity," quipped Lael Miller, Village President of East Dundee. Thirsty Thursdays is part of an ongoing revitalization effort through the Discover Dundee campaign.
While savoring a unique, cold brew, visitors will enjoy the sounds of summer with live Caribbean music by the Mr. Myers Band as well as enjoy small plate offerings of food designed to compliment the craft beer selection. In addition and purely for fun, participants may choose to watch or participate in a pickleball or Rawlings bat demonstration.
All are welcome as no admission is required. The final Thirsty Thursday will feature European craft beers on Oct. 1. For more information, contact The Depot directly at (847) 426-2255 or visit discoverdundee.org.
Discover Dundee 2015 Sizzlin' Summer Events
Each week throughout the summer months, The Depot is host to events held monthly: Motor Mondays, Tail Waggin' Tuesdays, Wine Down Wednesdays and new this year, Thirsty Thursdays. The Depot Market is held every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To learn more, visit discoverdundee.org.
About the Village of East Dundee
The village of East Dundee is home to its 3,000 residents. Its downtown plan is to create a "culinary" district consisting of the right mix of restaurants, retail and community events to serve as a destination attraction for both residents and regional visitors. For more information on the plan, and all East Dundee events, visit the community calendar on the village website at www.eastdundee.net.
About the Village of West Dundee
The Village of West Dundee, with a population 7,331, offers a small-town atmosphere and regional conveniences. The community is showcased by the beautifully maintained turn-of-the-century architecture in the downtown historic district, adjacent to the picturesque Riverwalk. Dining, shopping, entertainment and lodging opportunities include family-owned and national brand restaurants, Spring Hill Mall, Leafs Ice Center, Marriott and much more. For more information about the Village of West Dundee, visit www.wdundee.org.