Old Chicago – 180th World Beer Tour Celebration

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom, known for its delicious pizza and extensive selection of craft beer, congratulates Joel Light, a beloved regular at its Wichita Old Town location, for finishing his 180th World Beer Tour. To commemorate his milestone achievement, the restaurant will host a celebration for Light on Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m.

The World Beer Tour is Old Chicago’s renowned beer lovers challenge. While every purchase is rewarded, Light has achieved an impressive feat of 180 completed tours over a 23-year period – totaling almost 20,000 beers since his first visit in 2001 –  earning him a one-of-a-kind celebration at Old Chicago and tickets to cheer on the Wichita Wind Surge, the local Double A baseball team.  

Old Chicago’s World Beer Tour highlights the taproom’s extensive selection of local, regional and global beers. There’s no time limit to complete the World Beer Tour; each beer purchased counts as a point, with up to four points allotted per day. Guests can earn unique rewards at milestones, around every 15 beers. After completing 10 tours, guests achieve VIP status and have their name engraved on a 25oz beer stein kept at Old Chicago, as well as being featured in the Hall of Foam. VIPs who complete 40 tours receive a custom Old Chicago leather jacket. At Light’s level, guests can expect a unique celebration!