Behind The Beer Festival – A Day in the Life of Lakeshore Beverage’s Special Events Team
There are literally hundreds of festivals in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs throughout the summer. Whether they’re showcasing a specific neighborhood, food, or beer, these festivals bring people together from all over the city. Our Special Events team is often the unsung heroes at many of these events, making sure the beverage operations run smoothly […]
7 Beers to Drink This Fourth of July
We know everyone wants to celebrate the Fourth of July the best way possible so we’re here to point you in the right direction beer-wise. Whether you’re throwing an epic Fourth of July party, or kicking it back for a casual night at the lake house, we’ve got a beer to pump up your patriotism. […]
Win Tickets to Windy City Smokeout
Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago July 13-15 with music from Brett Young, Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne and more! In addition to hosting some of country music’s best artists, Smokeout features the best in beer and barbecue, too. Over 50 craft beers will be available this year, including rarities from the likes of Boulevard, Shiner, […]
Get Ready for Summer Drinking Season with Lakeshore Beverage
Summer beer drinking season is here and our training and education manager, Chris, is ready to whip you into shape. Watch the video below and be sure to find one of these fine beverages near you using our Beer Finder.
Essential Summer Beers for Every Type of Drinker
Summer drinking season is here and no matter what your taste preferences are, we’ve got a beer (or cider) for you. These essential summer beers are perfect for outdoor drinking, indoor drinking, boat drinking, beach drinking, well — any kind of drinking really. Consider this your helpful guide from now until September. Be sure to […]
Enter To Win: Goose Island’s Battle of the Breweries Dodgeball Tournament
Goose Island is back for another year of fierce competition, cold beer, and DODGEBALL. Their annual Battle of the Breweries Dodgeball Tournament is set for Sunday, May 20th and we’re giving away a pair of tickets for you and a guest! Specialty beers include: 2013 BCS Templeton Rye 2015 BCS Rare 2016 BCS Prop 2017 […]
The History Behind National Beer Day and New Beer’s Eve
Shortly following the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt in November 1932, the Cullen-Harrison Act was signed and enacted on April 7, 1933. The act stated that it was now legal to purchase, sell, and consume 3.2% ABV beer following Prohibition in the United States. As such, today we recognize this date as National Beer Day. To […]
Old Style Chicago Pizza Summit: Win Tickets!
According to Twitter, Thursday, April 5th is #DeepDishPizzaDay. And as prideful as Chicagoans are, there are few things we do better than pizza (sorry New York City). Whether it’s the buttery-flakey crust from Gino’s East or Lou Malnati’s or the pan-style goodness from Pequod’s, there is deep dish style for everyone. Sure, it’s not necessarily […]
Old Style Introduces New “Cooler by the Lake” Radler
Just in time for spring, Old Style is introducing their newest seasonal release: Cooler by the Lake Radler. “There is no greater place on earth than the Midwest in the summer,” says Anthony Spina, Brand Manager for Old Style Beer. “It’s exciting to see that Old Style’s fans have embraced both our storied legacy as […]
What’s the Deal with Nitro Beers?
While the majority of beers you’ll encounter are carbonated with carbon dioxide, some are carbonated with nitrogen gas, or nitro for short. Nitrogen gas creates smaller bubbles than CO2, imparting a smooth, creamy mouthfeel in beers like Guinness Draught, perhaps the most well-known nitro beer in the world. American craft breweries have since adopted the […]