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Labor Day Weekend Craft Beer Train Hop - Aurora/Downers Grove (BNSF)

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    Sat, October 12, 2024 (11:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

Two Brothers Roundhouse
205 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
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Hop on the Metra BNSF line for a guided tour to 3 of the hottest beer locations in Illinois: Two Brothers, Orange & Brew, & Goldfinger.

THIS IS A 21 & UP EVENT

Join us on a beer adventure like no other as we visit three (3) breweries/taprooms along the Aurora BNSF Metra line.

This is a fun & educational guided tour —getting on and off the train at predetermined stops—drinking great beer, at cool places, with good people!

During the adventure, your guide—Certified Beer Server, homebrewer, & Certified Cicerone®—Jovon will provide beer education, history of some beers, plus interesting tidbits about the breweries/taprooms that we are visiting along with some of their beers.


***ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE***

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

-Metra day pass

-Four (4) locations

-One (1) snack

-One (1) bottle of water


YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR FOOD & DRINKS AT EACH LOCATION

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AURORA STATION (MEETING LOCATION):

1. Two Brothers Roundhouse

The Two Brothers Roundhouse is a full service supper club restaurant, music venue and banquet space for large events and weddings. It also features the Two Brothers Café and Beer Bar, as well as one of the largest and most unique beer gardens you’ll ever see – it’s a real head turner. Passion for beer, love of food and appreciation for great architecture flourish in the walls of this historic 70,000 square foot facility.


DOWNERS GROVE MAIN ST. STATION:

1. Orange & Brew

Voted as a top-10 beer bar, Orange & Brew is a spot that is a draw for not only beer geeks looking for a convenient spot to purchase fresh beer, but also local residents to have a fun place to relax and learn more about craft beers.

2. Wasabi Restaurant & Bar

Grab a beer, wine or spirit at their full-service bar while ordering delicious Japanese OR Chinese food to soak up all the beer. Wasabi Restaurant & Bar is a new Ramen restaurant in Downers Grove. They feature quality ingredients and great service for their Ramen and Sushi Cuisine. They've been dedicated to offering the most memorable dining experience for you.


DOWNERS GROVE FAIRVIEW AVE. STATION:

1. Goldfinger Brewing Company

In the 19th century in Krakow, Poland, Markus Goldfinger started a brewery and brewing equipment manufacturing company that lasted several decades. The Goldfingers beer industry presence spanned across Poland and Czechia brewing beer, dealing hops, and producing brewing equipment.

Today, a descendant of the Goldfingers, brewer Thomas Beckmann is dedicated to brewing lager beers with the utmost attention to technique and detail. Having received his Master Brewer’s diploma through the World Brewing Academy in Chicago and Munich, Germany, Thomas has honed his lager brewing skills to provide beer that is approachable, flavorful, enjoyable, and consistent.

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