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Win This Ravinia Picnic Pack With Tickets To See Common ›
On June 16, 2017  ·  in Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

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If you’ve ever been to Ravinia Festival, you know you can’t walk in empty-handed. As one of Chicagoland’s premiere music venues, Ravinia encourages lawn seat guests to bring food, beverages, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the performance. That’s why we teamed up with Goose Island to put together this Ravinia Picnic Pack for you and a friend to see Common at Ravinia on Saturday, June 24!

The picnic pack includes:

  • (2) Lawn seat tickets to see Common on 6/24
  • Goose Island travel cooler
  • Goose Island Reserve series glassware
  • Gift cards to Publican Quality Meats and Binny’s Beverage Depot (we recommend charcuterie with a 4-pack of Sofie)

Beer and food not included. Enter to win using the form below. Must be 21 or over.

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6 Poolside Beers From Lakeshore Beverage ›
On June 14, 2017  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Evil Twin Brewing, Goose Island Beer Co., SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Video

Poolside Beers

It’s no surprise summers in Chicago can be hot. Like, really hot. And there’s nothing like cooling off poolside with a cold beer in hand. In our next training video, Chris Kolodziej dives into his favorite beers to drink while taking a dip in the pool. Watch the video below and see where you can find each of these fine beverages near you. Read More


Event Recap: Park at Wrigley’s Craft and Cuisine ›
On May 15, 2017  ·  in Event Spotlight, Goose Island Beer Co., Moody Tongue, Virtue Cider

Over the weekend, the newly opened Park at Wrigley played host to one of their first events at the unique space: Craft and Cuisine. Beer and wine tastings from a variety of producers were on hand, including our very own Goose Island, Moody Tongue, and Virtue Cider.

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Enter To Win: Goose Island’s Battle of the Breweries Dodgeball Tournament ›
On May 15, 2017  ·  in Chicago Craft Beer Week, Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

Goose Island Dodgeball Tournament

It wouldn’t be Chicago Craft Beer Week without an enormous dodgeball tournament, right? Right. Goose Island’s annual Battle of the Breweries Dodgeball Tournament is set for Sunday, May 21 and you can enter to win a pair of tickets right here.

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Enter To Win: 312 Day Giveaway Contest ›
On March 06, 2017  ·  in Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

Goose Island 312

When 312 Urban Wheat first launched in 2004, no one could anticipate the impact it would have on our great city. From the get go it was a beer that embodied the qualities of Chicago we hold close to our hearts: no-nonsense, down to business, and perfect for any occasion. Now, over 13 years later, it’s hard to picture Chicago without 312. And since 3/12 is just around the corner, why not celebrate?

That’s right, Goose Island is presenting 312 Day with indie rock icon Jenny Lewis at Thalia Hall and we’re sending you and friend to the sold out show! In addition to a pair of exclusive tickets, we’ve put together a 312 Day Prize Package for you. Yep, check it out!

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Tasting Notes: Goose Island Preseason Lager ›
On January 06, 2017  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co., Tasting Notes

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Now that we’ve passed the winter solstice, everyday is one day closer to spring. And after several months of dark and heavy beers, January is the perfect time for something lighter, something new, and something that will keep us looking towards baseball season. Leave it to Chicago’s own Goose Island Beer Company to fulfill those notions with their brand new seasonal, Preseason Lager, a Vienna-style lager made with both German and American hops. We sat down with Goose Island’s Retail Development Manager and Advanced Cicerone, Beau Forbes, for a private tasting of the new beer.
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