Goose Island’s Tim Faith: Brewer, Marathoner
Beer and running don’t always go together, but Goose Island Innovation Brewer Tim Faith makes it work. He’s racing his second Chicago Marathon after running last year’s (appropriately) in 3:12 and he somehow manages to balance his life as a brewer with a disciplined training schedule.
Giveaway: VIP Tickets to Shaw’s Oyster Fest
Eat all the oysters and drink all the Founders beer (oh yes, there will be KBS) at the 28th Annual Shaw’s Oyster Fest! Enter to win two VIP tickets using the form below. Must be 21+ to enter. Want more Founders? Join us for a an epic beer dinner on Tuesday 9/27 with special guest and […]
Giveaway: Win VIP Tickets to Goose Island 312 Urban Block Party
Another epic lineup for Goose Island’s 312 Urban Block Party is coming to Fulton St. this weekend and we’re hooking you up with a pair of VIP passes to the weekend. See bands like Dawes, Jr. Jr., and Against Me! along with specialty beers from Goose Island this weekend. Enter to win below; must be 21+ […]
Giveaway: Win Tickets To (Sold Out) Chicago Gourmet
Chicago Gourmet presented by Bon Appétit is one of Chicago’s most renowned culinary events. Staged in beautiful Millennium Park, Chicago Gourmet celebrates the best in food, drink, art, and culture with live demonstrations and tastings from your favorite chefs and restaurants. Our friends at Stella Artois are enthusiastic about pairing beautiful food with beautiful beer and want […]
Tasting Notes: 8 Beers for Oktoberfest
Time to dust off your lederhosen and/or dirndl, it’s Oktoberfest! The 183rd annual German beer festival kicks off year this weekend and we’re here to give you a rundown of some of our favorite Märzens to celebrate with.
Giveaway: Chicago Reader Fall Cocktail Challenge With Schlafly Beer
Thanks to our friends over at Schlafly Beer, we’re sending you and a friend to the Chicago Reader Fall Cocktail Challenge at Salvage One in West Town! More than a dozen of Chicago’s best mixologists will be whipping up some amazing seasonal cocktails for your enjoyment and Fig Catering will have some delicious bites to pair with […]
Local Option’s Scorched Tundra VI (Plus, Win A Pair Of Tickets)
Walking down Lincoln Park’s Webster Avenue, it may take some by surprise that amidst the upscale shops and homes is a haven for both metal and beer lovers alike: Local Option Bierwerker. Alexi Front, who serves as Local Option’s communications director, brewer, bartender, and anything-else-that-needs-to-be-done guy, has been into metal music since he was a […]
Boulevard Brewing’s Traveling Tank 7 Tasting Room
Kansas City’s Boulevard Brewing Company is rolling into Chicago this weekend with a bang. Complete with a tricked out mobile Tank 7 tasting room, yard games, and giveaways, the Boulevard Road Trip is making seven stops during its Chicago vacay. See all the stops below and come hang out for a beer or three!
Upland Sours Now Available In Chicago
I’ll be the first to admit I’m sour beer ignorant. My first tasting was what you might expect: I took a sip, pursed my lips, and thought to myself, “This is beer?” It was fruity, funky, and unlike anything I’d ever tried before. I was intrigued. And after several more tastings and conversations, my exploration […]
Brooklyn Mash: #ChicagoMash Recap
Just like that, another Brooklyn Mash is in the books. The whirlwind weekend included a five-course meal at TWO Restaurant, a free Mikal Cronin concert, a mansion full of beer, and a self-guided tour through one of Chicago’s coolest neighborhoods. If you missed out, damn, we’re sorry. Seriously, it was awesome. The good news is, you can drink […]