July 25, 2017
Annually, Chicago's Goose Island Brewing Co. sends its team out to other cities during what it calls "Migration Week."
In each city, Goose Island hosts special events, where beer enthusiasts can meet the brewers and taste rare beers.
From Aug. 2 through Aug. 6, Goose Island will be bringing a taste of Chicago to Philly. Check out the lineup of events below.
Garage Passyunk will get the "Chicago, late-night bar treatment," which includes Chicago-style hot dogs.
Eat, drink and hang with Goose Island brewers at the event. The featured beers will be Goose Island Cooper Project #1, Four Star Pilsner, Goose IPA and 312 Urban Wheat.
Wednesday, Aug. 2
Beginning at 7 p.m. | Free
Garage Passyunk
1231 E. Passyunk Ave.
Goose Island is partnering with the experts at La Colombe Coffee to give attendees a unique coffee and beer pairing.
"This is your chance to learn the craft and science behind a delicious cup coffee as well as a great beer. We finish off the event by letting you create your own unique blend of both," according to the event description.
The event is free with RSVP.
Thursday, August 3
5:30-7 p.m. | Free with RSVP
La Colombe Coffee
1335 Frankford Ave.
(267) 479-1600
Head to World Café Live to see Good Old War with special guest Twin Bandit. Goose Island will be bringing a special lineup of beers for the occasion.
Get tickets here. Doors for the 8 p.m. show open at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 3
8 p.m. | $22.50-$35.50 per person
World Café Live
3025 Walnut St.
This time, Garage Fishtown is getting the Chicago treatment. Goose Island will be bringing rare beers and Chicago chef Matt Troost to the event.
The featured beers will be 2016 Proprietor’s Bourbon County Brand Stout, Goose IPA, Four Star Pilsner and 312 Urban Wheat.
Friday, August 4
Beginning at 8 p.m. | Free
Garage Fishtown
100 E. Girard Ave.
Bang Bang Pie Shop from Chicago will create a farm-to-table brunch at Philly's urban farm LIFE DO GROW.
The Goose Island team will be pouring Sofie, a Belgian farmhouse ale, and creating "Sofie-mosas."
"Come out and spend a perfect Sunday eating delicious food, drinking tasty beers and listening to some live music, all while raising funds for local grassroots organization Urban Creators," states the event description.
$10 with RSVP. Space is limited.
Sunday, August 6
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | $10 with RSVP
LIFE DO GROW
2315 N. 11th St.
