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