March 20th will see the 4th Annual Philadelphia Real Ale Invitational, courtesy of Yards Brewing Company. Twenty of the nation's cask ale producers will offer guests samples, along with food from Yards, live music, and a commemorative mug.

Regular tickets will be priced at $50, and will include all of the aforementioned goodies. Those who were lucky enough to score VIP passes will enjoy the festivities one hour early, a tour of the brewery and will get to sample some unique beers that will not be open to the general public.

Some breweries attending include:

• Allentown/Bethlehem Brew Works
• Nodding Head Brewery and Restaurant
• Troegs Brewing Company
• Dock Street Brewing Co.
• Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
• Rock Bottom Brewing Co.
• Itchaca Brewing Co.
• Sly Fox Brewing Company
• Yards Brewing Company
• Flying FIsh Brewing Company
• Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant
• Stewarts Brewing Co.
• Victory Brewing Co.
• Dogfishhead Brewery
• Stoudts Brewing Co.

For more information, check the page from Yards here: http://www.yardsbrewing.com/events_real-ale-invitational.asp

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