Ultra Fresh is where you’ll find the freshest beer available from the most breweries in one place anywhere in the world. Last year’s event featured a slew of Chicagoland breweries, all showcasing their latest creations packaged within the last 5 days. At this year’s event, we’re taking it up a notch. More breweries, more space, and more of you, our readers, sharing everything that makes local beer great.

WHEN

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 | 5-9 PM (4-5PM VIP HOUR)

WHERE

RIGHT WAY SIGNS, 2333 N. SEELEY AVE., CHICAGO

COST

GENERAL ADMISSION: $45

Includes entry into Ultra Fresh, an Ultra Fresh can of welcome beer, a branded tasting glass, and drink tickets for samples of each brewery. Additional tickets available. Food available for purchase via attending food trucks. Other highlights include live screenprinting & live mural sign painting.

VIP ADMISSION: $55

Includes all general admission perks listed above, plus entrance to the festival one hour before general admission, at 4:00PM. Be the first to sample the freshest pours from your favorite breweries, before the crowds.

DESIGNATED DRIVER: $10

Includes entry into Ultra Fresh. Food available for purchase.

2018 ULTRA FRESH BREWERIES & THEIR BEER

ALEMAN | LadiesMan | Witbier

BEGYLE | Falcon Heavy | Double IPA

CRUZ BLANCA | Passion Police | Passionfruit Hibiscus Lager

DOVETAIL | Vienna Lager | Vienna Lager

EMPIRICAL | Comet SMaSH | Pale Ale

FORBIDDEN ROOT | Snoochie Boochies | Double IPA

GREAT CENTRAL | German Style Hefeweizen | Hefeweizen

HALF ACRE | Vallejo | IPA

HAYMARKET | Pink Sock Monkey | American Wheat Ale

HOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLD | Dun Dun Dun | Double IPA

HOPEWELL | Outside Voice | Pale Ale

HORSE THIEF HOLLOW | Spoonful | Double Dry Hopped IPA

ILLUMINATED BREW WORKS | Doctor’s Orders | Double Dry Hopped Double IPA

KINSLAHGER | Zwickel Bier | Zwickel Bier

LO REZ | Oaked Element | Barrel-aged Saison

MAPLEWOOD | Juice Pants IX | IPA

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MIDDLE BROW | *how it starts* | Dry Hopped Brett Beer

NOON WHISTLE | Shiz-Nittlebam-Snip-Snap-Snack | IPA

PIPEWORKS | Go Go Wongo Mongo | IPA

POLLYANNA | Champagne Breakfast | Brut IPA

REVOLUTION | Citra-Hero | IPA

ROARING TABLE | Tuba Solo | New England IPA

SKETCHBOOK | Orange Door | Double Dry Hopped IPA

TEMPERANCE | Greenwood Beach | Blonde

WHINER | Hell Kitty Kitty | Dry Hopped Belgo-American Pale Ale

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All beer packaged within 5 days leading up to the event.

Thanks to our 2018 Ultra Fresh Sponsors:

Presented in partnership with Right Way Signs & Lou Dog Events.

Sponsored by Studio Malt & Matt Tanaka Marketing