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Mothers Day at Home ›
On May 08, 2020  ·  in Beer Pairing Guide, Holidays

With Mother’s Day coming up you may be wondering how you can still keep your traditions alive. These traditions may include getting Mother’s Day brunch, going out to dinner, or just having some drinks, and there are still plenty of great options available for takeout and delivery. We wanted to highlight some of these options for you as well as offer some great beverage pairing options. Can’t find the pairing option at the restaurant? Look for it on Drizly!

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Our Favorite Summer Cookout Beers ›
On June 24, 2019  ·  in Beer Pairing Guide, Bell's Brewery, Bud Light, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois

After what seemed like a perpetual winterspring, Chicagoans can finally rejoice and bask in the glorious summer season — we made it. Get ready for concerts in the park, patios, rooftops, farmer’s markets, and oh yes, grilling out with your friends! We’ve hand-selected some of our go-to beverages for when it’s time to cookout and enjoy the sounds of fireworks in the distance. And to sweeten the pot, we’re partnering with Drizly to offer $5 bucks off your order when you use the code 5OFFLSB courtesy of Drizly*. Cheers to summer in Chicago!

*Must be 21+. New users only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Per applicable law, value may be applied towards order total or shipping or delivery fees. Includes orders of non-alcoholic items.

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5 Beers for Every Holiday Party You’ll Attend This December ›
On December 07, 2017  ·  in Beer Pairing Guide, Bell's Brewery, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Shiner, Stella Artois

Stella Artois

It’s prime holiday party season right now and nothing brings coworkers, frenemies, and potential suitors together like the right beer. So we’re here to help. Maybe you’re reuniting with old friends and want to impress them with your craft beer knowledge — there’s a beer for that. Or maybe you’re preparing for a night on a BYOB holiday trolley — there’s a beer for that. Or perhaps you’re attending a dinner party with some foodie friends — yep, there’s a beer for that, too. So check out our guide below and use our Beer Finder to locate one of these fine beverages near you.

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6 Beer-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes ›
in Alaskan Brewing Company, Beer Pairing Guide, Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Sun King Brewery, Virtue Cider

Thanksgiving Beer

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for family traditions, over-indulgence, and if you’re like us, there’s always plenty of beer.

Last year, we led you through a pairing guide for your Thanksgiving dinner. That list still holds true, and we recommend each of those offerings again. But this year we decided to take your Thanksgiving dishes to a new level: We’re adding beer into them. Here are six beer-friendly Thanksgiving recipes that will satisfy any guest at your table this November.

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Event Recap: All Stouts Day with Bell’s Brewery ›
On November 06, 2017  ·  in Beer Pairing Guide, Bell's Brewery, Event Spotlight

All Stouts Day

Thanks to everyone who came out to our (sold out) All Stouts Day tasting with Bell’s Brewery last week! Beers were drank, cheeses were eaten, and knowledge was learned. A list of the pairings can be found below and you can find each of these beers using our Beer Finder. The cheeses were purchased at the Lakeview Whole Foods and should be available depending on seasonality. A big thank you to our lovely hosts, Bitter Pops, and Josh from Underground Meats for providing snacks.

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Saisons: A Farm To Table Experience ›
On March 23, 2017  ·  in Beer Pairing Guide, Boulevard Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Jolly Pumpkin, Moody Tongue, Video

saisons

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 wide range of dishes.  Read More


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