NYC Craft Beer Festival: Summer Jazz 2013

Shimmy to jazz riffs and belly up to nearly 150 taps at this summer craft brew fest. Unlimited seasonal suds include local favorites like Greenport Harbor's Summer Ale alongside out-of-staters like the Bruery's Hottenroth. Snack on brew-centric bites including Rosamunde's Beer Sausage, made with Lagunitus Maximus IPA ($7). A Connoisseur ticket ($135) grants access to VIP nosh including Hey Mambo's crab cakes and rare beers like Allagash Fluxus. Each session has two limited-access seminars focused on craft brewing, while High & Mighty Brass Band, Joe Alterman, and 508's McClain and the Alers provide the swinging jazz tunes.