Today's 3rd annual Big Tap In at Covelli a sell-out

YOUNGSTOWN

Jeff Riggs, Dave Hoopes and David Sorace didn’t pause during the Big Tap In today at the Covelli Centre.

Sorace, the operations manager for Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in Akron, along with Riggs and Hoopes, poured samples as they described the craft beers, including a Silk Porter “made with real cream and Belgian chocolate malt and Italian roast coffee.”

At times it was hard for them and other vendors to keep up. The third annual Big Tap In was a sell-out, drawing more than 2,700 people downtown with 271 varieties of beer, 22 local food vendors, 17 local artists and entertainment ranging from bagpipers to belly dancers.

Sorace said events such as the Big Tap In allow breweries to meet fans and claim new ones.

Read more about the event in Sunday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.