World Beer Festival Invades Cleveland July 13, 2013
(Cleveland, OH)– A craft beer tasting event unlike anything the city of Cleveland has seen before, the World Beer Festival dedicates itself to educating the Ohio beer community, while bringing together the brewers and the beer that have shaped today’s craft beer culture. “Over 70 domestic and international breweries will bring more than 60 unique styles of beer to sample at the inaugural World Beer Festival-Cleveland,” said Daniel Bradford, Publisher of All About Beer Magazine and producer of the World Beer Festival. “Beer lovers will be guided on one of a kind adventure through the world of craft beer as part of our Art of Beer Village, to learn styles, tastes, pairings and more.”
The festival takes place Saturday, July 13 at North Coast Harbor Dock 32, Cleveland Browns North Parking Lot. General Admission tickets cost $40 and include a tasting glass and 40 taste tickets for 2-oz samples from over 200 world-class beers. VIP tickets cost $75 and include a tasting glass with 40 taste tickets, a private hospitality area with private bathrooms, an upscale food buffet and commemorative glass. VIPs will have early access into the festival beginning at 12 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.worldbeerfestival.com.
In addition to the beer from dozens of breweries, local food trucks will provide delicious eats; beer experts will offer insight during educational seminars; and Great Lakes Brewing Co. will educate patrons on how to take “the farm to the table” as part of its Urban Farming Initiative.
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Backgrounder: The Art of Beer Village provides comprehensive journey through the world of craft beer.
The World Beer Festival features the Art of Beer Village—an area dedicated to beer education—where festival goers search for a deeper knowledge of craft beer by experiencing the work, passion and creative process of skilled artisans and their craft.
Attendees will have the opportunity to sit in on seminars given by some of the finest beer professionals in the industry. A learning station that focuses on the element of beer making will allow patrons to sample local ingredients and cask ale from local breweries. The Art of Beer Village supports All About Beer Magazine’s mission to expand the beer community by providing an essential experience for a life enriched by beer.
Sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Co., the Art of Beer Village will focus on Great Lakes’ Urban Farming Initiative, educating festival attendees on how to pair food with beer and create recipes from their own garden. The Art of Beer Village provides a patron experience that not only showcases this initiative but also moving the farm to table through chef demonstrations. Demonstrations will be held at 2 and 4pm, while food and beer samplings take place throughout the entire festival.
“We introduced the Art of Beer Village to our Raleigh festival in 2012, with great success” said Bradford. “Our goal is to dive further into beer education, and encourage beer lovers to deepen their understanding of the trade. The Art of Beer Village component does just this. It is designed to entertain, educate and surprise an audience that knows and loves craft beer.”
Backgrounder: Urban sheik meets great beer
This spectacular beer festival is positioned on North Coast Harbor, Dock 32 in beautiful downtown Cleveland. “Enjoy a great craft beer selection while you take in majestic views of the lake and iconic Cleveland landmarks including Steamship Mather, Browns Stadium, Great Lake Science Center, the Rock Hall, and the downtown skyline,” says Christine Montague, Events Director for the World Beer Festival. This space is home to many popular Cleveland events, including the filming of a new Marvel production company feature film.
Backgrounder: The World Beer Festival is a valued community partner
The World Beer Festival announces the Lake Erie Waterkeeper as this year’s charity beneficiary. Throughout the years the World Beer Festival has raised more than $250,000 for local charities, and proudly supports a local organization dedicated to keeping Lake Erie clean.
The Ohio volunteer community will help make this year’s festival a success. World Beer Festival is currently recruiting and managing the volunteer staff. In addition to the fantastic time volunteers have pouring alongside the brewers, they will receive a festival volunteer t-shirt and a free half-year subscription to All About Beer Magazine. Interested persons should email Christine Montague at [email protected].
World Beer Festivals are presented by All About Beer Magazine, based in Durham, NC. Located in unique settings, each festival is a source of anticipation and pride for the cities they visit. Its two longest-operating festivals sell to capacity, with audiences of over 8,000 people. With their emphasis on education and moderation, the World Beer Festivals have significantly advanced area beer cultures, expanding retail offerings and raising consumer appreciation.
The Lake Erie Waterkeeper’s mission is to preserve, protect, and improve Lake Erie’s watersheds, waters and fish, and to increase public awareness through collaboration, education and advocacy. Lake Erie Waterkeeper, Inc., a member of the International Waterkeeper Alliance, is a nonprofit organization founded to preserve, protect, and improve Lake Erie. As stewards of the Great Lakes’ warmest, shallowest, most biologically productive lake, the organization strives to increase public awareness and engagement through collaboration, education and advocacy.
The World Beer Festival is sponsored by Rampant Brands, Superior Beverage Group, Great Lakes Brewing Co., Yuengling Traditional Lager, and WMMS Radio.
