It’s the height of bock season and beer drinkers are still looking for “heavier beers, especially when the snow is blowing,” says Starkweather brewmaster Peter Schroder.
Red Card annual event, 2-6 pm, 1/20, Alliant Energy Center-Exhibition Hall, with unlimited beer/cheese sampling (other food available for purchase), music by Piano Fondue. $65 adv.; $95 with noon entry).
Belgian beers include a broad range of styles and some of the greatest diversity among beers from a specific region of the world. An upcoming festival at Giant Jones in October highlights the style.