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Cost: $40-$50
Cider Summit, the region’s largest cider tasting celebrates local, regional and international artisanal ciders and cidermakers. The 7th annual Cider Summit Chicago will feature 150+ ciders, cider cocktails and apple spirits. This year’s event will be Saturday, February 9 at the Navy Pier Aon Grand Ballroom.
**NEW this year: VIP ticket holders receive early entry! Cider Summit Chicago will have two sessions: 12 p.m.-3 p.m. (VIP ticket holder entry at 11 a.m.) & 5 p.m.-8 p.m. (VIP ticket holder entry at 4 p.m.).
**NEW this year: Cider Summit is launching its Winesellers, Ltd. Heritage Cider Island, which features artisanal producers all located in a special area on the first floor ballroom.
In addition, Cider Summit will also include a cider cocktail lounge featuring apple spirits and cider cocktails; selected food pairings (to be announced); and an onsite event store featuring event merchandise.
Once again, Cider Summit will debut its annual collaboration cider at the Chicago event. The collaboration cider, named Cider Summit Reserve, was created in collaboration with Seattle Cider Company and is a blend of heirloom and other cider apples. The reserve cider was crafted as a love letter to American cider. Made using both new and traditional techniques, it boasts both a clean acid profile and expansive bright aroma.
All event tickets will be sold online in advance via the event website - CiderSummit.com.
VIP Tickets: (limited quantity) $50 per session. VIP tickets include early entry to the event, a souvenir tasting glass, 20 tasting tickets, and a $2 donation to Heartland Alliance. All tickets must be purchased in advance online.
General Admission Tickets: $40 General Admission tickets include a souvenir tasting glass, 16 tasting tickets, and a $1 donation to Heartland Alliance. All tickets must be purchased in advance online.
PLEASE NOTE:
About Cider Summit Chicago:
Cider Summit CHI will showcase nearly 200 ciders, meads, and cider cocktails including regional favorites and international classics. It is a unique opportunity for guests to meet and greet cidermakers and taste popular and new releases and attendees can vote via text for the “Best of Show” brand.
For more information please visit CiderSummit.com, facebook.com/CiderSummit or follow us on Twitter or Instagram @CiderSummit. Hashtag #CiderSummitCHI.
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