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Behind The Beer: Lollapalooza ›
On August 04, 2017  ·  in Behind the Beer, Bud Light, Video

Bud Light Lollapalooza

Every year, hundreds of thousands of concert-goers descend upon Grant Park in downtown Chicago for Lollapalooza, one of the largest music festivals in the country. And as you might imagine, delivering the beer for something like Lollapalooza can be quite the undertaking. Our Special Events and Operations teams work around the clock the week leading up to the festival to ensure the beer is shipped, cold, and that there’s plenty of it. Read More


Win This Stella Picnic Pack + Tickets To See Darius Rucker At Ravinia ›
On July 28, 2017  ·  in Giveaway, Stella Artois

Time to get fancy, Chicago! Stella Artois has pulled out all the stops to put together this ultimate picnic pack for your next al fresco dining experience. Complete with a pair of Stella chalices, stainless steel silverware, a wine opener, cutting board, plates, and a nifty cooler to store a 6-pack of your favorite beverage.

Alright, here’s the skinny: we’re giving away this Stella Picnic Pack along with a pair of lawn seats to see Darius Rucker at Ravinia Festival on Saturday, August 5! Too good to be true, right? Wrong! We’ll even throw in a gift card to Whole Foods to stock your basket with some bites and Stella. Must be 21+ to enter. Winner will be notified by e-mail Thursday, August 3.

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Lakeshore Beverage Welcomes Sun King Brewery to Chicago ›
On July 12, 2017  ·  in Press Release, Sun King Brewery

Sun King Letterhead

Sun King Brewery Celebrates New Distribution in Chicago

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Indianapolis’ Sun King Brewery to Chicago this August. We’ll be sending out detailed information on release events, where you can purchase Sun King beers, and more in the coming weeks. Until then, please see the press release from Sun King below and let the anticipation build. Read More


Burnt City Brewing Collaborates With The Art Institute of Chicago For “Artist as Alchemist” ›
On July 07, 2017  ·  in Behind the Beer, Burnt City Brewing

Burnt City Brewing Artist as Alchemist

It’s not everyday you find yourself collaborating with one of the country’s premier cultural institutions on, wait for it, a beer. But for Burnt City Brewing, that’s exactly what happened for their latest release, Artist as Alchemist Golden Session IPA. Read More


Celebrate Fourth of July With These 7 Beers ›
On June 27, 2017  ·  in Boulevard Brewing Company, Budweiser, Founders Brewing Co., Holidays, Shiner, Tasting Notes, Wiseacre Brewing Company

Fourth of July Beers

We know throwing an epic Fourth of July bash can be stressful. After the hotdogs, the burgers, potato salad, and ice, buying beer can sometimes feel daunting for your grab bag of guests. This year we’ve opted for a selection of low-ABV beers to keep the party going but not get out of control. Here are seven Fourth of July beers that you can drink from the first light of the grill to the last pop of fireworks.

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

Goose Island Picnic Pack 3

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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