GATS Beer Garden making inaugural appearance

Jul 31, 2015

New to the Great American Trucking Show this year is the GATS Beer Garden, which will feature a different local brewery each day with three beers on tap.

On Thursday, Aug. 27, Grapevine Brewery will make its Hopfest United IPA, Sir Williams (an English-style brown ale) and Lakefire Rye Pale Ale offerings available from 12:30-4 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 28, Franconia Brewery will have their Dunkle (a dark lager), Koelcsh (a light golden German beer) and Amber brews available from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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On Saturday, Aug. 29, Deep Ellum will offer their Blonde, IPA and Easy Peasy (an IPA) beers on tap from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

If you aren’t a fan of trying new beer, there will also be Bud Light, Coors Light and more.

Even though your GATS attendee badge gets you all-access to the show, a valid photo ID is required for the beer garden, as its only for attendees 21 and older.

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