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6 Food-Friendly Beers & Ciders for Thanksgiving Dinner ›
On November 16, 2016  ·  in Beer Pairing Guide, Boulevard Brewing Company, Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Upland Brewing Co., Virtue Cider, Wiseacre Brewing Company

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You’ve sent out the invites, cleaned the house and done all your errands, save for the inevitable last-minute trips to the grocery store. Maybe you’re going big and deep frying the turkey, just be sure to have a fire extinguisher on hand. Needless to say, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, you have a lot on your plate (pun). To show off how great a host you really are, a fine variety of beverages is key. So to save you some crucial time at your local liquor or grocery store, our experts at Lakeshore Beverage put together a Thanksgiving Beverage Guide to please a variety of guests and palates at your big meal. Each of these beers and ciders can be found nearest you with our handy-dandy BEER FINDER. Read More


Tasting Notes: 8 Beers for Oktoberfest ›
On September 12, 2016  ·  in Burnt City Brewing, Central Waters, Goose Island Beer Co., Old Style, Shiner, Spaten, Tasting Notes, Upland Brewing Co., Urban Chestnut Brewing, Video

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Time to dust off your lederhosen and/or dirndl, it’s Oktoberfest! The 183rd annual German beer festival kicks off year this weekend and we’re here to give you a rundown of some of our favorite Märzens to celebrate with. Read More


Upland Sours Now Available In Chicago ›
On August 23, 2016  ·  in Tasting Notes, Upland Brewing Co.

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I’ll be the first to admit I’m sour beer ignorant.

My first tasting was what you might expect: I took a sip, pursed my lips, and thought to myself, “This is beer?”

It was fruity, funky, and unlike anything I’d ever tried before. I was intrigued. And after several more tastings and conversations, my exploration led me to a familiar name: Bloomington, Indiana’s Upland Brewing Company.

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10 Summer Beers Perfect for Barbecues, the Beach and Beyond ›
in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Burnt City Brewing, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Upland Brewing Co., Virtue Cider

Attention, Chicago: summer is here.

Outdoor dining, concerts and movies in the park, THE BEACH, I mean come on, what’s not to love about summer in the city? Whether you just finished a nice bike ride along the lake or find yourself hanging out on a rooftop patio, here are some summer beers to accompany you along the way.

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This Weekend in Beer: Fassinator, KBS, REVved UP, Pizza Summit ›
On April 04, 2016  ·  in Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Old Style, This Weekend in Beer, Upland Brewing Co.

IMG_0712We hope each of you enjoyed your weekends, we know we did. Here’s a look at what happened around Chicago in a new series we’re calling, “This Weekend in Beer.” If you’d like to be the first to hear about these events, go ahead and subscribe to our email newsletter.

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Behind The Beer| The Making of Upland + Revolution’s REVved UP Collaboration | Chapter 4 ›
On March 24, 2016  ·  in Behind the Beer, Upland Brewing Co.

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For the past few months, we’ve been hanging out with brewery owners, brewers, roasters, sales reps, and other beer industry folk, to give a behind-the-scenes look at REVved UP, the collaboration beer between Upland Brewing and Revolution Brewing. Today, in the final chapter of Behind The Beer, the guys from Upland are here in Chicago, helping Revolution with their coffee brown ale.

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