The WYES INTERNATIONAL BEER TASTING is celebrating its 26th year, and in honor of the craft of American and European brewers, WYES is partnering with NOLA Brewing for its first WYES PRIVATE BEER SAMPLING. This exclusive event will be the day before the “big beer tasting” on Friday, June 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at NOLA Brewing located at 3001 Tchoupitoulas Street. Beer connoisseurs will sample nearly 50 beers from the most exclusive breweries available in New Orleans, including regional brewers, home brewers, and some unexpected surprises. The three hour event will include beer, food by Crescent Pie & Sausage, and discussions with some of the area’s finest craft brewers. Tickets for the WYES PRIVATE BEER SAMPLING are $50 per person. Most beer lovers will want to take advantage of the savings and purchase tickets to both beer events for $75. Call Joan at WYES, (504) 486-5511 x 200, to purchase tickets.

The WYES INTERNATIONAL BEER TASTING is Saturday, June 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lakefront Arena. Enjoy over 200 beers, ales, lagers, homebrews and more! For a list of all beer participants visit wyes.org. Don’t miss performances by Rocky’s Hot Fox Trot Orchestra, the New Orleans Ragtime & Dixieland Band and the Kilts of Many Colours Bagpipe Band.

Advance tickets for the WYES INT’L BEER TASTING are $35 per person and are available for purchase at wyes.org. Tickets are $45 per person at the door. For event information call Joan at (504) 486-5511 x 200 or visit wyes.org.

All proceeds from the WYES PRIVATE BEER SAMPLING and the WYES INT’L BEER TASTING benefit WYES, your local public broadcasting station.