Small but mighty, mushrooms are key players on this planet. The fierce fungi help break down organic matter, recycle nutrients, fight disease, create unique habitats, and support biodiversity. They are magical reminders that regardless of species - all organisms - are instrumental in supporting the environment. We invite you to join us for an evening that brings together mushrooms and beer in celebration of the Earth.

The first portion of the evening begins with a private experience and tour at Four Star Mushrooms, a forward-thinking company building an integrated food ecosystem through the marriage of controlled-environment and regenerative agriculture. By growing quality gourmet and functional mushrooms that are distributed directly to restaurants, hotels, caterers, clubs, and grocers across Chicagoland, Four Star is a model for a vertically integrated food system powering the transition to a regenerative food system.

From there we walk down the Chicago brick road towards the wonderland that is the rooftop at Midwest Coast Brewing Company to explore the intersection of flavor and innovation and engage in an evening dedicated to the planet. Guests will enjoy:

• A Special and Fun(gi) Beer Release!
  MycoBrau, is a crisp pilsner infused with Lion’s Mane mushrooms grown at Four Star. The earthy and subtle yet complex flavors of lion's mane are expertly woven into a craft brew that pushes the boundaries of what beer can be. This beer is a collaboration between the Beer Culture Center, Four Star Mushrooms, and Midwest Coast Brewing.

• Burger Pop-Up by Ilixr headed by Chef Simon Davies
  Indulge in culinary artistry with a bespoke burger pop-up by Chef Simon Davies. Simon’s team will use various mushrooms from Four Star to serve up a special and select burger menu for the evening.

• A groovy nature inspired set list and night of music from DJ K3V.

• Plants from Uncommon Plant Guy
  Surround yourself with the beauty of nature as Uncommon Plant Guy showcases a curated selection of unique and captivating plants available for sale.

• Spent Grain Cookies by Barry Sweets
  Satisfy your sweet tooth with delectable cookies crafted from spent grain, a testament to sustainable practices and delicious innovation from Barry Sweets.

• Mushrooms from Four Star
  All this mushroom talk will make you want to take some West Town grown mushrooms with you. And, lucky for you, Four Star will be on site to sell their delectable fungus.

• Learning about Volunteer Opportunities with Urban Rivers
  Urban Rivers is a non-profit dedicated to transforming urban waterways into wildlife sanctuaries and providing access to nature and green space.

Four Star Mushroom Tour and Experience
5:30pm-6:45pm.
$30 ticket includes private experience, tour, talk, and a beer!
Extremely limited capacity for this portion of the evening.

Midwest Coast Brewing Rooftop Earth Day Party
7pm-10pm.
$20 includes access to the full rooftop party plus a pint of MycoBrau, a lion’s mane pilsner.