FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The first of three beer tastings will take place over the first homestand of the season on Saturday, April 7th. Three local distributors will offer brews and all fans attending the tasting receive a free TinCaps mug.

The tasting takes place in the Treetops Rooftop Party Area at 4:05 p.m., prior to the TinCaps' game against the Lake County Captains (affiliate of the Cleveland Indians). Five Star Distributing, AALCO Distributing and Mad Anthony Brewing Company will provide a variety of delicious beers.

An all-you-can-eat meal is part of this VIP package, with a menu including burgers, hot dogs, chicken wings, smoked ribs, grilled chicken breasts, apple crisp dessert and more. Food will be served beginning at 4:35 p.m. through the end of the seventh inning of the game.

All fans attending the beer tasting receive a free, one-of-a-kind TinCaps mug, featuring the TinCaps' Opening Day lineups from the past three seasons. They also have a chance to win door prizes throughout the night.

VIP tickets to the beer tasting are priced at $40. A limited number of tickets are available and all of the TinCaps' tastings have sold out well in advance. To make reservations, call Tyler Baker at (260) 407-2802 by Sunday, April 1st. Fans must be 21 years old or over to attend.

Tickets, group outings and picnics for the TinCaps' 2012 season are on sale now. Visit TinCaps.com or call (260) 482-6400 for more information.

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