Beers Aplenty

The World Beer Festival aims to capitalize on our fair city’s growing interest in all things beer. Last year’s event, which took place on the docks behind FirstEnergy Stadium, was a huge success. This year’s event, which takes place at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, promises to be even bigger and better. General admission tickets are $40 and include a tasting glass and 40 taste tickets so you can sample some of the 200 beers that will be available. VIP admission tickets are available at $75 and offer the same number of taste tickets along with a bonus hour of admission, access to a private hospitality area with private bathrooms, an upscale food buffet and a bonus selection of rare beers not available to the general public. The festival takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. VIP ticket holders can start getting their drink on at noon. (Niesel)