spectrum, whether it’s people just getting into
good beer, or you’re a hardcore person who’s
knee-deep in good beer.”
There will also be a small sampling of vino
available.
“We usually have eight to 20 different wineries
there,” Antz added. “There will be a good
combination of local and national wineries
represented. We get as much as we can locally,
but then some of my distributors actually come
in and pour different wineries as well too.”
Live music will also keep the event, well,
hopping. Food trucks are available.
“We suggest to people that you’ve eaten a
good lunch before you come out. We see many
people make that mistake,” Antz laughs. “Keep
well hydrated. It’s not a sprint, and it’s not drink-
as-much-as-you-can. I tell people to be choosy.
There’s more beer there than any one person can
make it through. Look for (beers) you haven’t
had before, or experiment with a style you might
not have tried before. With 250 different beers
available, there’s something there for everybody.
I always try to push people outside of their
comfort zone.”
No one under the age of 21 may enter the event,
and designated drivers are encouraged and enter
free of charge, but are not permitted to sample.
Volunteers at the event will also call a taxi service
if needed. Fest of Ale is handicapped accessible.
New this year is a shuttle service in conjunction
with Mellow Mushroom, which is located in
Louisville. For an extra $15 per person, attendees
will be shuttled back and forth from the pizzeria’s
two locations in the Highlands and on Shelbyville
Road.
Tickets to the Fest of Ale are $40 in advance or
$50 on site. The event will be held rain or shine.
To purchase, visit Keg Liquors at 617 E. Lewis &
Clark Pkwy. in Clarksville or at 4304 Charlestown
Road in New Albany. Tickets may also be bought
online at www.kegliquors.com.
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