MEET John Laffler and Dave Bleitner, owners of Off COLOR BREWING WHO
MADE THE FIELD MUSEUM'S EXCLUSIVE _TOOTH & CLAW _and_ WARI_ beer and
have now created _QINGMING_, a beer inspired by artifacts discovered
during archeological digs in Taixi and a Changzikou tomb dating from
the Late Shang/Western Zhou Dynasties circa 1600-722 bce. Rather than
a strict recreation of a single dig site, Off Color chose to make an
amalgam, because existent evidence shows a wide range of the types of
beverages being produced as well as many of the ingredients and
flavorings being used at the time are not currently legal to use in
beer production.
SEE Asian drinking vessels, such as tea and wine pots from time
periods such as the Qing Dynasty, ceramic models of graneries and all
kinds of other artifacts our collection staff brew up! ALL from our
behind the scene collections at THE FIELD MUSEUM. Gary Feinman,
Curator of East Asian Anthropology and Jamie Kelly, Head of
Anthropological Collections at The Field Museum, will be on hand to
discuss the artifacts and history and research behind these objects.
John Laffler will talk about what inspired him to make a beer using
such unique and ancient methods, as well as the challenge of trying to
use ancient ingredients no longer legal to use and what was used
instead.
TASTE this unique interpretation of ancient Asian brewing
techniques, resulting in a taste profile of peaches and lemon rind
with fragrant aromas of tea, bubblegum and sake followed by an
onslaught of complex fruit, herbal and floral character. Body is dry
and effervescent with the warming alcohol dissipating quickly from the
palate leaving one with the perception of nectar, honey and perfumed
rice. A pairing of light appetizers will be available as well until
8p. Ticket includes a complimentary glass of QingMing in its collector
glass. Additional beverages available for purchase.
FAQS
ARE THERE ID REQUIREMENTS OR AN AGE LIMIT TO ENTER THE EVENT?
You must be 21 with a valid ID to purchase tickets and enter the
event.
WHAT ARE MY TRANSPORT/PARKING OPTIONS GETTING TO THE EVENT?
Paid parking is available in the Soldier Field North garage. It is
located directly across the street from The Field Museum. Currently,
parking is $22 per car. The Metra and Red Line also stop close to the
museum. Please check Metra and CTA websites for schedule and
locations.
DO I HAVE TO BRING MY PRINTED TICKET TO THE EVENT?
Yes or off your phone
WHAT PARTS OF THE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN DURING THE EVENT?
You will enter in the main level of the museum into Stanley Field
Hall. The talks and time with the artifacts will take place in The
Field Bistro between 6:15p and 7:30p. You are free to roam Stanley
Field Hall and corridors as well as visiting our ticketed exhibition
Specimens: Unlocking the Secrets of Life. Specimens is included in the
Hop To It ticket.
ARE THERE REFUNDS TO THE EVENT?
No, there are not.
WHERE CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
Questions can be sent to events@fieldmuseum.org or by calling 312 665
7600
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