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Introducing the New Moody Tongue Brewery ›
On November 22, 2019  ·  in Beer Trips (Driveable Craft Beer Destinations), Moody Tongue

Moody Tongue, opened in 2014 by Jared Rouben, has always had a culinary focus to their beer, but now they can finally bring the food to match! Moody Tongue has just opened their new brewery which is located in the South Loop. Boasting a dining room with a full 12 course tasting menu from Michelin star head chef Jared Wentworth, a separate area for the 26 tap bar and a-la-cart menu and a much expanded brewing space hosting over 300 different barrels for aging and much expanded brewing equipment from the previous location. When asked about when Rouben knew it was time to find a new location he said “We knew we were growing out of the old space when we hit capacity. It got to a point in our business where we ran out of space to put tanks and barrels and we wanted to make more beer and different styles of beer and so we needed a new home. We were fortunate to find a new home that allows us to put in a kitchen and to put chef Jared Wentworths’ skills to great work.”

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Moody Tongue 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake
Layer Up: Moody Tongue’s 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake ›
On January 27, 2019  ·  in Behind the Beer, Moody Tongue, Video

There are cakes, and then there are CAKES. The 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake at Moody Tongue is the latter. Made with layers of dark chocolate cake, German chocolate filling, raw espresso cheesecake, and chocolate buttercream, this eye-popping dessert is made for sharing. So to commemorate National Chocolate Cake Day (yes, that’s a real thing), we spent a day with Pastry Chef, Shannon Morrison, to see what goes into making one of her delectable treats. Watch the video below and make your plans to visit the Tasting Room soon.

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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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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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4 Beers For Valentine’s Day ›
On February 14, 2018  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Moody Tongue, Upland Brewing Co., Video, Virtue Cider

Valentine's Day from Lakeshore Beverage

Love is in the air on this Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate your significant other (or just spoil yourself) than with great beer. Our Training & Education Manager, Chris Kolodziej, sets the mood for every Valentine’s Day situation in our next beer video. Whether you’re looking for a beer to pair with a fancy dinner, or just enjoy in a bubble bath at the end of the day, Chris has you covered. As always, be sure to use our Beer Finder to locate one of these fine beverages near you. Read More


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