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#PostGradLife: My Journey Into Craft Beer ›
On August 17, 2018  ·  in Alaskan Brewing Company, Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Kona Brewing Co., Moody Tongue, Sun King Brewery, Tasting Notes

Of course, like most college kids, my go-to beers have been domestic lagers…after I turned 21, of course. I often wouldn’t think twice about what beer to order at the bar and my college budget was an excuse for limiting my choices. Now that I’ve graduated and finished my internship here at Lakeshore Beverage, I’ve garnered a newfound knowledge about beer. Hint: they don’t all taste the same.

From recent grads like myself, to your uncle who’s been drinking the same domestic lager his whole life, there’s a craft beer out there for everyone. Listen, I’m not asking you to jump right into trying an intense hoppy IPA, but I am asking you to try a different beer than you’d typically reach for. There’s a huge world of beer out there and it’s time to widen your horizons, so here are 10 craft beers you can enjoy. 

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Event Recap: Green City Market Chef BBQ ›
On July 20, 2018  ·  in 3 Sheeps Brewing, Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Burnt City Brewing, Event Spotlight, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Jolly Pumpkin, Moody Tongue, Sun King Brewery, Urban Chestnut Brewing, Virtue Cider

Green City Market Chef BBQ

On Thursday, July 19th, the Green City Market Chef BBQ offered the most divine and delicious bites for attendees to enjoy. Beer tastings were available from a variety of Midwest beverage purveyors including Goose Island, Moody Tongue, Virtue Cider, Founders, Bell’s, Boulevard, 3 Sheeps, Urban Chestnut, Sun King, Jolly Pumpkin, and Burnt City. Lakeshore Beverage partnered up with the Green City Market Junior Board and Goose Island this year and brought Plinko to our lounge area. Guests could win a variety of Goose Island merchandise and one lucky winner even got to take home a Goose Island Bike!

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7 Beers to Drink This Fourth of July ›
On June 25, 2018  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Budweiser, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Surly Brewing Company

Fourth of July Beers

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.

This year we selected seven low-ABV beers because we all know that the Fourth is a marathon and not a sprint. There’s something for everyone and you can rest easy knowing your cooler is stocked for every taste preference at the party.

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Get Ready for Summer Drinking Season with Lakeshore Beverage ›
On May 30, 2018  ·  in Boulevard Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Surly Brewing Company, SweetWater Brewing, Video, Virtue Cider

Summer Beers

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.

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Essential Summer Beers for Every Type of Drinker ›
On May 17, 2018  ·  in 3 Sheeps Brewing, Alaskan Brewing Company, Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Burnt City Brewing, Founders Brewing Co., Golden Road Brewing, Goose Island Beer Co., Kona Brewing Co., Moody Tongue, Sun King Brewery, Surly Brewing Company, Tasting Notes, Urban Chestnut Brewing, Virtue Cider, Wiseacre Brewing Company

Summer Beers

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 use our Beer Finder to locate one of these fine beverages near you.

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New Years Beers: Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget ›
On December 28, 2017  ·  in Boulevard Brewing Company, Goose Island Beer Co., Upland Brewing Co., Virtue Cider

New Years Beers

We all know champagne is synonymous with New Years Eve, but perhaps you’re looking for something different this year. Something…beer-y. As such, we hand-selected four New Years Beers (and ciders) which mimic some of the distinct qualities of champagne — effervescence (read: carbonation), light body, and semi-dry to dry flavor. Be sure to use our Beer Finder to locate one of these fine beverages near you. Read More


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