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Blended Works of Art: Live Screenprinting with Upland Sours + 12 Line Studio ›
On March 03, 2017  ·  in Event Spotlight, Upland Brewing Co.

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


Virtue Cider’s Stone Fence Cocktail Competition: Event Recap ›
On January 30, 2017  ·  in Event Spotlight, Virtue Cider

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Last night we had the pleasure of attending Virtue Cider’s 3rd Annual Stone Fence Cocktail Competition at the beautiful Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. A dozen bartenders and mixologists from some of Chicago’s most esteemed beverage programs competed to create their take on a classic cider cocktail, the Stone Fence. According to Virtue Cider founder, Greg Hall, the origin of the Stone Fence goes back to the American Revolution, when cider and rum (the cocktail’s two ingredients) were plentiful. Read More


Event Spotlight: Wiseacre Brewing Launch Party at Little Goat Diner ›
On October 21, 2016  ·  in Event Spotlight, Wiseacre Brewing Company

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Last week we welcomed our newest brewery partner, Wiseacre Brewing Company, into the Chicago market and had a blast introducing their beers to our great city. Thanks to everyone who came out to our launch party at Little Goat Diner in the West Loop and all the other events throughout the week. As usual, the food was phenomenal, the views were Instagram-worthy (despite the rain), and we all learned how to use a Wiseacre Flowzie. Be sure to grab some Wiseacre near you using our Beer Finder and thank you to Britography for the amazing photos!

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Boulevard Brewing’s Traveling Tank 7 Tasting Room ›
On August 23, 2016  ·  in Boulevard Brewing Company, Event Spotlight

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Kansas City’s Boulevard Brewing Company is rolling into Chicago this weekend with a bang. Complete with a tricked out mobile Tank 7 tasting room, yard games, and giveaways, the Boulevard Road Trip is making seven stops during its Chicago vacay. See all the stops below and come hang out for a beer or three! Read More


Brooklyn Mash: #ChicagoMash Recap ›
On August 16, 2016  ·  in Event Spotlight

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Just like that, another Brooklyn Mash is in the books. The whirlwind weekend included a five-course meal at TWO Restaurant, a free Mikal Cronin concert, a mansion full of beer, and a self-guided tour through one of Chicago’s coolest neighborhoods. If you missed out, damn, we’re sorry. Seriously, it was awesome. The good news is, you can drink Brooklyn beer whenever you want. Find one near you with our BEER FINDER. Here’s until next year!

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Brooklyn Brewery Chicago MASH 2016 ›
On July 21, 2016  ·  in Event Spotlight
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All photos courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery.

Get ready, Chicago, Brooklyn MASH is coming.

The 4-day traveling party stops in Chicago August 11 – 14 and this year’s weekend looks to captivate our senses even more than last year’s. Check out all the events below and purchase tickets before they sell out! Read More


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