Smile Politely

Try six different Malört cocktails in Malört Fest’s Downtown Champaign pub crawl

A row of Malört liquor bottles on a shelf as an image to promote Malört Fest in Champaign, Illinois. Photo by Lauren Kuleck.
Lauren Kuleck

Have you ever tried Malört? If you haven’t, golly, are you in for a treat an experience. The iconic Chicago liquor has a great history and an intense taste. Whether you love it, hate it, or never had it, you should check out the 2023 Malört Fest next month which features a pub crawl to six Downtown Champaign bars, each serving their own Malört cocktail.

From 3:30 to 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th, Malört Fest will move from bar to bar and end with live music at the final destination. Judges and pub crawlers will pick the winner of the Malört cocktail competition.

Check out this video on Youtube of Jeppson’s Malört’s CEO chatting about the drink.

Read more about the event here.

Malört Fest Pub Crawl
Saturday, May 6th
3:30 p.m. Brass Rail
4:15 p.m. Quality
5 p.m. Pour Bros Craft Taproom
5:45 p.m. Watson’s Shack & Rail
6:15 p.m. Punch! Bar & Lounge
6:45 p.m. The Space

Food + Drink Editor / / instagram

More Articles