Win This Ravinia Picnic Pack With Tickets To See Common

If you’ve ever been to Ravinia Festival, you know you can’t walk in empty-handed. As one of Chicagoland’s premiere music venues, Ravinia encourages lawn seat guests to bring food, beverages, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the performance. That’s why we teamed up with Goose Island to put together this Ravinia Picnic Pack for you and a friend to see Common at […]

6 Poolside Beers From Lakeshore Beverage

It’s no surprise summers in Chicago can be hot. Like, really hot. And there’s nothing like cooling off poolside with a cold beer in hand. In our next training video, Chris Kolodziej dives into his favorite beers to drink while taking a dip in the pool. Watch the video below and see where you can find […]

L.A.’s Golden Road Brewing Lands in Chicago

Let’s be honest, when many of us midwesterners think of Los Angeles, beer isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind. But as I sit across from Brewmaster Victor Novak of Golden Road Brewing, he assures me that notion is changing. There’s a lot of knowledge here in L.A. for craft beer. There’s always […]

7 Pilsners From Lakeshore Beverage

Pilsner is arguably the most consumed beer style in the world, with its volume being led by the major domestic breweries. But lately, craft Pilsners in particular have seen strong growth and popularity among long time domestic drinkers and craft drinkers alike. In addition to their light, refreshing body, they’re low in calories, and low ABV. What’s not […]

Event Recap: Park at Wrigley’s Craft and Cuisine

Over the weekend, the newly opened Park at Wrigley played host to one of their first events at the unique space: Craft and Cuisine. Beer and wine tastings from a variety of producers were on hand, including our very own Goose Island, Moody Tongue, and Virtue Cider.

Celebrate Polish Constitution Day With O.K. Beer

Chicago’s Polish History Over 150 years ago, Poles started settling on Noble Street near Division, around the first Polish parish – St. Stanislaus Kostka. In the early 1900’s the intersection of Milwaukee, Ashland, and Division became a centerpiece of Chicago’s “Old Polish Downtown” neighborhood, warranting its nickname, “The Polish Triangle”. Thousands of Polish immigrants would […]

Win Tickets: Inside The Theurer-Wrigley Mansion With The Chicago Brewseum

A House Built By Beer In 1896, Joseph Theurer, President of the Schoenhofen Brewing Company, commissioned a beautiful Italian renaissance-style mansion in Lincoln Park. At the time, the Schoenhofen Brewing Company — which operated at 18th St. & Canalport Ave in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood — was one of the largest breweries in Chicago, producing about […]

Saisons: A Farm To Table Experience

Spring is here and that means it’s time for Saisons or farmhouse ales. These effervescent, spicy, earthy beers were traditionally made on farms during springtime for consumption by farm owners and their saisonniers (seasonal workers). Today, Saisons have become staples with food pairings due to their versatility in taste and high carbonation — both of which complement a […]