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Blank Park Zoo is once again going to turn into the playground for the young at heart with its summer series, Zoo Brew!  This summer offers more ounces of fun with more music, more sampling and time to enjoy the Zoo.

Zoo Brew will take place on the 5 Wednesdays in July.  The event is FREE with zoo admission and zoo members are free!  Each 21 and over event will feature beer or wine sampling, live music and, of course, all of the animals at the Blank Park Zoo.  Here's the line-up:

July 2 - The Great American Beer
Kick off your 4th of July by sampling some of the great beers that are brewed right here in the USA.
Music: Swing Crew

July 9 - Beers of Europe
Sample some of Europe's finest brews
Music: Flipside

July 16 - Beers of Asia
A little nervous about ordering a brew that's made in the far east?  Sample them here first!
Music:  Adam Gregory

July 23 - The 3rd Annual Great Brew Off
sponsored by Casey's General Stores Inc.
Join us in sampling light and dark beers from our local breweries.  You can also vote on your favorite light, dark and overall brewery. 
Music: Monkey, Monkey, Monkey

July 30 - Zoo Brew Uncorked
sponsored by the Des Moines International Airport
Back by popular demand!  Come out and enjoy the Zoo and a little wine too!  Various local wineries will be on hand to allow you to sample their very best!
Music: Pianopalooza