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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
We all know champagne is synonymous with New Years Eve, but perhaps you’re looking for something different this year. Something…beer-y. As such, we hand-selected four New Years Beers (and ciders) which mimic some of the distinct qualities of champagne — effervescence (read: carbonation), light body, and semi-dry to dry flavor. Be sure to use our Beer Finder to locate one of these fine beverages near you. Read More
Pilsner is arguably the most consumed beer style in the world, with its volume being led by the major domestic breweries. But lately, craft Pilsners in particular have seen strong growth and popularity among long time domestic drinkers and craft drinkers alike. In addition to their light, refreshing body, they’re low in calories, and low ABV. What’s not to love for summer drinking? Today, our Training Manager, Chris Kolodziej, takes us through the history of Pilsner beer and showcases seven Pilsners from Lakeshore Beverage to quench your thirst this summer. Read More
In 1896, Joseph Theurer, President of the Schoenhofen Brewing Company, commissioned a beautiful Italian renaissance-style mansion in Lincoln Park. At the time, the Schoenhofen Brewing Company — which operated at 18th St. & Canalport Ave in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood — was one of the largest breweries in Chicago, producing about 180,000 barrels of beer annually. Not too shabby. Read More
Thanks to everyone who came out to our (sold out) event for Chicago’s Upland Sours Week! Nate Azark of 12 Line Studio gave us a hands-on screenprinting demonstration and pulled 25 unique prints which incorporated the theme, “Upland Sours in Chicago.” Read More
Over ten years ago, Upland Brewing Company made one of the best trades of their life: two cases of their beer for four oak wine barrels from nearby Oliver Winery. At the time they were curious about Lambic and old-world Belgian styles of beer; nothing like that was really being made in the United States back then. Little did they know they were embarking upon a completely new brand: Upland Sours. Read More