As it has wreaked havoc on just about every facet of our lives, COVID-19 has pulled the plug on yet another event, the Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park. So for 2020, the Grant Park Conservatory (GPC) has pivoted to the Grant Park Summer Shade unFestival.
Instead of getting together to say goodbye to summer, the unFestival will happen virtually. And Eventide Brewing has a limited release beer to share in all the fun.
In collaboration with the GPC, Eventide has created Summer Shade Pale Ale, an American Pale Ale with juicy citrus and tropical notes. Think lots of fruit: orange, grapefruit, mango, papaya, stone fruit, along with hints of ripe berries.
Eventide and the GPC issued a community survey to Grant Park residents to come up with the style of beer. Eventide took the reins from there.
Six-packs are available Friday at the brewery, and draft can be had on Saturday in conjunction with the unFestival.
To take additional part in the unFestival, Eventide will project the festival’s live streamed musical performances, and have onsite food throughout the day.
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