Get ready for an unforgettable night under the city lights! Join the West Central Association on the brand-new Allium Rooftop for our first-ever Beers & Bites fundraiser — an elevated tasting experience bringing together local craft brews, seasonal bites, live music, and the best company in the West Loop.

🍴 The Pairing Menu

Your ticket includes eight pairings per guest (mix and match your favorites!) with each bite crafted to complement a unique beer.

• Cruz Blanca Lime + Sea Salt Chelada 🌽
  Paired with Elotes & Plantain Chips – wood-grilled corn, parmesan, cayenne-lime mayo, crispy plantains [VG, GF]

• Haymarket Blood Orange Blonde Ale 🌶
  Paired with Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles – vermicelli noodles, stir-fry vegetables, chili garlic sauce, sesame seeds [VG, GF]

• Goose Island Matilda 🍇
  Paired with Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread – crisp dough, fig jam, mozzarella, arugula, and shaved prosciutto

• Alter Festbier 🥨
  Paired with Mini Soft Pretzel Knot – served with whole grain mustard, garlic aioli, and cheese sauce

• Hopewell Brewing Co. Lightbeam 🍊
  Paired with Beet & Citrus Salad – roasted beets, candied walnuts, goat cheese, citrus, jalapeño honey vinaigrette [VG, GF, CN]

• Moody Tongue Juiced Lychee IPA 🍤
  Paired with Shrimp Maki Roll – soy paper, rock shrimp, sushi rice, togarashi aioli, sweet chili sauce [GF, DF]

• Spiteful Brewing God Damn Pigeon Porter 🍔
  Paired with Beef Slider – Emmentaler cheese, cremini mushrooms, grilled onions, dijon aioli on a pretzel bun

• Seattle Cider Honeycrisp 🍎
  Paired with Mini Apple Crostata – buttery crust, caramelized apples, cinnamon cream cheese Chantilly [VG]

🍺 Featured Brews (3oz tasting pours)

• Cruz Blanca Lime + Sea Salt Chelada – Tropical Lager

• Haymarket Blood Orange Blonde Ale – American Blonde Ale

• Goose Island Matilda – Belgian Pale Ale

• Alter Festbier – German-Style Oktoberfest Lager

• Hopewell Lightbeam – Hazy IPA

• Moody Tongue Juiced Lychee – IPA

• Spiteful Brewing God Damn Pigeon Porter – Porter

• Seattle Cider Honeycrisp – Cider

Tickets Include:

• 8 Beer Tasting Stations – curated by top breweries, each paired with a fall-inspired bites from BluePlate Catering.

• Rooftop Views – sip and savor against the backdrop of the city lights.

• Live Entertainment – enjoy great music and a lively atmosphere throughout the night.

• Fun Activations & Photo Ops – capture memories with themed backdrops and interactive experiences.

• Silent Auction & Raffles – win exclusive items and experiences, with proceeds benefiting WCA’s community work.

Why Attend?
Your ticket directly supports WCA’s mission to strengthen Chicago’s near west side neighborhoods, including the West Loop and Fulton Market districts through events, advocacy, and partnerships.

Tasting Menu

Cruz Blanca Lime + Sea Salt Chelada: Elotes with Plantain Chips

Haymarket Blood Orange Blonde Ale: Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles

Goose Island Matilda: Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread

Alter Festbier: Mini Soft Baked Pretzel

Hopewell Brewing Co Lightbeam: Beet & Citrus Salad

Moody Tongue Juiced Lychee: Free Form Shrimp Maki

Spiteful Brewing God Damn Pigeon Porter: Beef Slider with Emmentaler Cheese

Seattle Cider Honeycrisp: Mini Apple Crostata