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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

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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


Brewery Ommegang Introduces 6-Packs, Great Beyond Double IPA ›
On July 18, 2016  ·  in Beer Review, Brewery Ommegang, Tasting Notes

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Fresh off their Champion Brewery and Brewmaster award at the Brewers Association World Beer Cup this spring, Brewery Ommegang brings us yet another reason to celebrate them—this time in the form of six-packs and a brand new double IPA, Great Beyond. We sat down with Brewery Ommegang’s Market Manager, Andrew Berlanstein, to hear the story behind the two new developments.
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Event Recap: Brewery Ommegang Seven Kingdoms Launch Party & Concert ›
On April 21, 2016  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Event Spotlight

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We had a blast welcoming Brewery Ommegang’s latest Game of Thrones-inspired collaboration beer, Seven Kingdoms Hoppy Wheat Ale to Chicago last week at Emporium Wicker Park. We rocked out to the wildly entertaining Dread Crew of Oddwood, played some arcade games, and marveled at the creative cosplay contest hosted by the one-and-only Geek Girl Chicago.

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A New Year’s Cheers ›
On December 18, 2015  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Duvel, Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Jolly Pumpkin, Moody Tongue

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If you’re headed to a house party or a BYOB dinner spot for New Year’s Eve, you’ll need to pick up some booze to ring in 2016. We have a few champagne alternatives for you to consider to make your night a memorable one. Scroll through our suggestions and use our BEER FINDER to locate these beers near you. Happy New Year!

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Beer Pairing Guide | 5 Beers For Thanksgiving ›
On November 16, 2015  ·  in Bantam Cider, Beer Pairing Guide, Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Jolly Pumpkin, Tasting Notes

Here’s a scenario that almost all of us will experience this month: we’re standing in the beer aisle, staring down a shelf with a million options in the liquor store we stopped into on the way to someone’s house for a Thanksgiving feast. And we have no idea what to choose. Read More


Event Spotlight | Return to the Throne with Brewery Ommegang ›
On November 13, 2015  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Event Spotlight

666A0018 To celebrate the return of the Game of Thrones-inspired Iron Throne Blonde Ale and Three-Eyed Raven Dark Saison, Brewery Ommegang held a fit feast for a king at Kaiser Tiger. There was a costume contest hosted by the one-and-only Geek Girl Chicago, a raffle, a plethora of tasty bites and live “‘Thrones Yourself” portraits by Chicago artist, Daniel Warren Johnson. It was a good time. Read More


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