FestivAle 2015 at NEO

Over twenty local breweries and restaurants joined together for the annual FestivAle Craft Beer Tasting event at NEO on Locust benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on February 28, 2015. The event also featured a silent auction, live entertainment, and a beer raffle.

Photos by Theo Welling for the Riverfront Times.

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Chris Dimercurio, Chef at the HandleBar, serves up roasted beet soup at NEO on February 28th, 2015 for the FestivAle Craft Beer Tasting Event.
Chris Dimercurio, Chef at the HandleBar, serves up roasted beet soup at NEO on February 28th, 2015 for the FestivAle Craft Beer Tasting Event.
Webster University's Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority toasting.
Webster University's Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority toasting.
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Jan Thompson, an adult with Cystic Fibrosis, speaks about what the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation does to help her reduce the costs of monthly medications at NEO on February 28, 2015 at FestivAle Craft Beer Tasting Event.
Jan Thompson, an adult with Cystic Fibrosis, speaks about what the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation does to help her reduce the costs of monthly medications at NEO on February 28, 2015 at FestivAle Craft Beer Tasting Event.
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The crowd at NEO listening to Jan Thompson talk about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
The crowd at NEO listening to Jan Thompson talk about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Mikka Bailey pours a beer from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.
Mikka Bailey pours a beer from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.
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A "Pig Wing" from Mathews Kitchen.
A "Pig Wing" from Mathews Kitchen.
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Perennial's Ashley Meyer and Andrew Augustine served up a Mint Chocolate Stout.
Perennial's Ashley Meyer and Andrew Augustine served up a Mint Chocolate Stout.
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Kyle Matthias pouring a beer from Modern Brewery.
Kyle Matthias pouring a beer from Modern Brewery.
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FestivAle 2015 at NEO
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Kayla Knoll, from Old Bakery Beer, pours a beer for mother and mon Laura and Brian Hunter.
Kayla Knoll, from Old Bakery Beer, pours a beer for mother and mon Laura and Brian Hunter.
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The Handle Bar served Smoked White Fish Bombay sandwiches.
The Handle Bar served Smoked White Fish Bombay sandwiches.
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The band Dave and Them taking requests.
The band Dave and Them taking requests.
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Scott and Johanna Schuessler deciding what their favorite beer at FestivAle.
Scott and Johanna Schuessler deciding what their favorite beer at FestivAle.
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Black Beery Wheat from the Kirkwood Station.
Black Beery Wheat from the Kirkwood Station.
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Kirkwood Station at FestivAle.
Kirkwood Station at FestivAle.
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Sarah Keith and Nancy Werner with Ridgebrook Brewery serve up a Bardwood Red Ale and a Weezer Weizen Wheat Beer.
Sarah Keith and Nancy Werner with Ridgebrook Brewery serve up a Bardwood Red Ale and a Weezer Weizen Wheat Beer.
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Jane Shasserre, who has a son with Cystic Fibrosis, greets festival goers with Jennifer Hunt-Hoyer.
Jane Shasserre, who has a son with Cystic Fibrosis, greets festival goers with Jennifer Hunt-Hoyer.
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Ben and Brian Albers enjoy one of the many beers of the night. They said their favorite breweries are either Ferguson Brewing Company or O'Fallon Brewery.
Ben and Brian Albers enjoy one of the many beers of the night. They said their favorite breweries are either Ferguson Brewing Company or O'Fallon Brewery.
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Pi Pizza was one of the many participating restaurants at the FestivAle Craft Beer Tasting Event at NEO on February 28, 2015.
Pi Pizza was one of the many participating restaurants at the FestivAle Craft Beer Tasting Event at NEO on February 28, 2015.
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It was a crowded room despite the heavy snow outside NEO.
It was a crowded room despite the heavy snow outside NEO.
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