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The Art of Beer & Food Pairings

Presented by Scott Pointon
2024-10-18 19:00:00 2024-10-18 20:30:00 America/Chicago The Art of Beer & Food Pairings Join us for a fun evening of beer and finger food with beer expert Scott Pointon as he teaches us about the best beer/food combos. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Friday, October 18
7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Wood Dale Public Library

Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Join us for a fun evening of beer and finger food with beer expert Scott Pointon as he teaches us about the best beer/food combos.

Beer expert Scott Pointon will present all about beers and the best foods to enjoy along with them. There will be beer sampling and finger food tasting and you'll get some questions answered along the way!

Registration is required. MUST be 21+ and no one under 21 will be allowed in. ID MUST BE PRESENTED at the door (physical or picture).

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