Celebrate the unique flavors of barrel-aged beer at Jungle Jim’s annual bash

Jungle Jim’s 2018 Barrel Aged Beer Bash is set for 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, inside Oscar Event Center, 5440 Dixie Highway, in Fairfield, with more than 100 beers available to sample. CONTRIBUTED

Jungle Jim’s 2018 Barrel Aged Beer Bash is set for 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, inside Oscar Event Center, 5440 Dixie Highway, in Fairfield, with more than 100 beers available to sample. CONTRIBUTED

The popularity of barrel-aged beers has been growing rapidly over the last several years, and Jungle Jim’s is ready to give attendees of its annual Barrel-Aged Beer Bash a generous sampling of this latest fad.

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Just as its name might suggest, this bash celebrates beer that has been aged over a period of time in a wooden barrel.

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This annual event dedicated to barrel-aged beer is taking place on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 7-9:30 p.m. Similar to other iterations of this event in the past, this one will feature over 100 different barrel-aged beers. For a full list of barrel-aged beers available to sample at this event, visit junglejims.com.

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Since these beers are heavy and often have a higher alcohol content, Jungle Jim’s recommends taking your time as you make the rounds to sample each unique concoction.

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Freshly-made snacks and appetizers will be available, and all participants will receive a commemorative glass from the event. Tickets can be purchased at jungleshop.junglejims.com, with non-drinker tickets also available.

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WANT TO GO?

What: Jungle Jim's International Barrel-Aged Beer Bash

Where: Jungle Jim's, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield

When: Saturday, Jan. 18, from 7-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $60 plus tax for drinkers and $15 plus tax for non-drinkers

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