Abbott Ale at Blokes & Birds; Chicago q Gift Cards

WRIGLEYVILLE—Blokes & Birds will have a special firkin (a quarter of a barrel) of Greene King Abbott Ale, a rich malty 5% brew. The firkin will get tapped this Friday at 5 p.m. and they'll only have 100 pints (for $6 each) so be sure to have a seat at the bar for a wee happy hour. [EaterWire]

GOLD COAST—Thinking about getting someone some BBQ for the holidays? Chicago q will reward you with a $25 gift certificate for every $100 you put toward q gift cards or their housemade sauces and rubs. Through Dec. 31. [EaterWire]

LINCOLN PARK—Whole Foods on Kingsbury will host a mega tasting Dec. 9 between 4 and 8 p.m. Head to the store to taste, for free, more than 300 different wines, beers and spirits and then take 10 percent off any purchase. [Drive-Thru]