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10 Fall Beers To Keep You Warm This Season ›
On September 29, 2016  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Co., Schlafly Beer, Stella Artois, SweetWater Brewing, Tallgrass Brewing, Tasting Notes, Uncategorized, Virtue Cider

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Of course we all love summer, but there’s nothing quite like these first days of autumn in Chicago. Crisp evenings and leaves on the ground mean it’s time to swap out citrus for spices and start pouring these malt-forward favorites. So bust out your flannel, watch too many horror movies, and start putting together that epic Halloween costume. Here are our fall beer picks to keep you warm this season. Read More


5 Tips For Beer Festivals From The Breweries That Work Them ›
On June 09, 2016  ·  in 3 Sheeps Brewing, Ale Syndicate, Bell's Brewery, Urban Chestnut Brewing

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Summer is in full swing and with that comes a slew of beer festivals throughout the city and suburbs. Don’t get me wrong, sampling tons of beers from your favorite breweries is super fun, but have you ever given thought to the smiling faces behind the jockey box? We asked five beer industry veterans who have worked a fest or two in their time to share some tips on how you can be the best festival attendee ever at your next beer festival.

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10 Summer Beers Perfect for Barbecues, the Beach and Beyond ›
in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Burnt City Brewing, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Upland Brewing Co., Virtue Cider

Attention, Chicago: summer is here.

Outdoor dining, concerts and movies in the park, THE BEACH, I mean come on, what’s not to love about summer in the city? Whether you just finished a nice bike ride along the lake or find yourself hanging out on a rooftop patio, here are some summer beers to accompany you along the way.

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Secret Beer Party: Bell’s Oatsmobile @ Logan Square Auto Repair ›
On May 16, 2016  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Event Spotlight, Secret Beer Parties

FT5A7635We had an amazing time at the Bell’s Oatsmobile launch party at Logan Square Auto Repair last week and it looks like you guys did too! Miss the party? Don’t worry, there will be others. Until then, relive the party through photos by Britography. A big thank you to Cody from Cage & Aquarium for the killer tunes and Inspired Catering for the delicious grub. Be sure to sign up for our mailing list to receive an invite to our next Secret Beer Party!

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Tasting Notes | 9 Beers To Drink This Spring ›
On April 06, 2016  ·  in Ale Syndicate, Bell's Brewery, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Moody Tongue, SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Urban Chestnut Brewing

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Spring is an interesting thing here in Chicago. For many, it seems like winter never actually stops until it’s time to start complaining about the heat again. And while it’s hard to argue with that, each year there seems to be a few short weeks of true spring. Everyone comes out of their winter hibernation to crisp mornings and balmy afternoons. Whether you’re hanging out on the patio or just doing some spring cleaning, here are nine easy-drinking beers with refreshing characteristics to enjoy this spring.

Use our BEER FINDER to locate these fine beverages near you.

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Bell’s Oberon: Summer in a Glass ›
On March 21, 2016  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Tasting Notes

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Looking at the 5-day forecast, it’s easy for us Midwesterners to get excited about a few days above 50 degrees—the possibility of another snow ever-looming. But this week—rain or shine, snow or sleet—there’s one thing we can all count on: Bell’s Oberon is here for another season.

Seen as the unofficial first day of spring by many, Oberon’s near cult following has created an infectious buzz around its annual March release date and customers go to great lengths to get their hands on the freshest glass possible. Its drinkability and approachability attract all types of beer drinkers and we were fortunate to sit down with David Munro, National Field Services Manager for Bell’s Brewery, to talk about Oberon and why it’s one of the most sought-after beers of the year.

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