Events in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

Arlington Heights, IL; Thursday, May 17, 2012: Teddy's Liquor, at 1050 East Rand Rd., will offer an exploration of classic beer styles from classic brewing nations that have inspired the American craft beer movement: Samuel Smith, Ayinger, Lindemans, Zatec and Westmalle. 6:30 - 8:00 pm. (A Chicago Craft Beer Week event.)

Vernon Hills, IL; Saturday, May 19, 2012: Mariano's Fresh Market- at 1720 North Milwaukee Ave. - will be sampling Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, Nut Brown, Organic Lager, and Organic Cider.

Chicago, IL; Tuesday, May 22, 2012: Pasta D'Arte, at 6311 N. Milwaukee, will host this beer dinner:
Antipasto Italiano - mixed cold cuts, cheeses and pickled vegetables served with Pinkus Ur Pils – Organic unfiltered pilsner beer, Germany;
Cozze Citronella - Prince Edward Island mussels in a spicy beer and lemon grass broth with cilantro and a hint of cream served with Ayinger Brau Weisse unfiltered wheat ale, Bavaria, Germany;
Risotto ai Gamberi e Zucchini - Arborio rice cooked with zucchini, fresh water shrimp, and seafood broth, topped with Stilton blue cheese served with Samuel Smith Taddy Porter, England;
Orrechiette al Ragu di Agnello - Homemade pasta tossed with spicy roasted eggplant and house ground lamb ragu, topped with fresh ricotta cheese and mint julienne served with Orval Trappist Ale, Belgium;
Torta di Cioccolato- Flourless chocolate cake served with Lindemans Framboise Lambic, Belgium.
Starts at 6:30 pm. (A Chicago Craft Beer Week event.)

Beavercreek, OH; Tuesday, May 22, 2012: Spinoza's hosts a tasting of Trappist beers, starting at 7:00 pm. Includes Orval, Rochefort and Westmalle . . . 2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd; in the mall at Fairfield Commons - outside entrance near Sears - Entrance B. (937) 426-7799.

Chicago, IL; Saturday, May 26, 2012: Binny's Beverage Depot- at 1720 N. Marcey Street - will be sampling Samuel Smith India Ale, Nut Brown, and Oatmeal Stout.

Naperville, IL; Saturday, June 2, 2012: Naper Settlement will host their Celebration of Craft Beer. Among the fine beers offered will be Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout and Nut Brown Ale, as well as Lindemans Peche peach lambic. 6:30 - 9:30 pm.