Casa De Puros cigar and Founders beer tasting

Casa De Puros offers suggested cigar and beer pairings, with cigars specially priced for the event, and complimentary samples of flagship craft beers from the award-winning Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, Mich. Among them: Dirty Bastard, a strong, dark ruby ale brewed with 10 varieties of imported malts; Centennial Indian Pale Ale, a complex flavorful ale with immense citrus accents, achieved by the abundance of dry hopping; Dry-Hopped Pale Ale, a medium-bodied beer with a distinctive floral hop aroma and refreshing citrus flavor; and, Porter, a robust beer with strong chocolate and caramel malt presence. Representatives from Casa De Puros and Lincolnwood, Ill.-based distributor Louis Glunz Beer Inc. will be on-hand to discuss the cigar and beer pairings and to field questions. To purchase tickets for $10 per person, which includes one complimentary cigar, stop in to Casa De Puros, or call (708) 725-7180. Tickets may also be available at the door.


Casa De Puros Cigar Lounge
7410 Madison St.
Forest Park, IL 60130

When: Thursday, July 22, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Price: $10 per person (includes one complimentary cigar)

Event phone number: (708) 725-7180

Event website: www.casadepuroscigars.com

Event contact: Timothy Polk, managing partner, Casa De Puros

Stone Brewing vs. Three Floyds Brewing "The Brawl to Settle it All"

On Saturday, July 17, 12 to 5 p.m.,The Tribes Alehouse hosts "The Brawl to Settle It All," the first ever bout between the heavy hitting beers of Munster, Ind.-based Three Floyds Brewing, voted #1 by Ratebeer, and Escondido, Calif.-based Stone Brewing Co., voted #1 by Beer Advocate. Representatives from both breweries will be on-hand to talk about their beers and field questions, and to pour seven rounds in this head to head tasting event. Participants will be invited to vote for their favorite beer in class after each round, and the brewery with the highest overall score will win a Championship Belt to display, along with bragging rights! Admission is $30 per person and includes seven rounds of brew and a commemorative glass. Limited Availability. Designated drivers will be admitted free, but must be registered. For reservations, call (815) 464-0248.

The Tribes Alehouse & Grill
11220 W. Lincoln Highway
Mokena, IL 60448

When: Saturday, July 17, 12 to 5 p.m.

Price: $30 per person (designated drivers admitted free, but must be registered)

Event phone number: (815) 464-0248

Event Web site: www.tribesalehouse.com

Event contact: Niall Freyne, Hops Peddler, The Tribes Alehouse & Grill