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Win Tickets to Windy City Smokeout ›
On June 21, 2018  ·  in Giveaway

Windy City Smokeout Tickets

Windy City Smokeout returns to Chicago July 13-15 with music from Brett Young, Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne and more! In addition to hosting some of country music’s best artists, Smokeout features the best in beer and barbecue, too. Over 50 craft beers will be available this year, including rarities from the likes of Boulevard, Shiner, Goose Island, Founders, Moody Tongue, and for one-weekend-only: Wicked Weed.

So if you’re a fan of country music, good food, and cold beer, LISTEN UP! We’re giving away a pair of Windy City Smokeout tickets, well — 3-day passes! — to one lucky winner. Must be 21 or older to enter; winner will be notified Tuesday, July 10 via email.

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Enter To Win: Goose Island’s Battle of the Breweries Dodgeball Tournament ›
On May 15, 2018  ·  in Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

Goose Island Battle of the Breweries Dodgeball Tournamet

Goose Island is back for another year of fierce competition, cold beer, and DODGEBALL. Their annual Battle of the Breweries Dodgeball Tournament is set for Sunday, May 20th and we’re giving away a pair of tickets for you and a guest!

Specialty beers include:

  • 2013 BCS Templeton Rye
  • 2015 BCS Rare
  • 2016 BCS Prop
  • 2017 BCS Northwoods
  • 2017 BCS Reserve
  • 2017 BCS Proprietors

Say what?! And if that’s not good enough, there will be food from Girl and the Goat, DönerMen, The Fat Shallot, Yum Dum, 5411 Empanadas, and Bub City. Sounds like an excellent way to spend your Sunday if you ask us.

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Old Style Chicago Pizza Summit: Win Tickets! ›
On April 05, 2018  ·  in Giveaway, Old Style

Old Style Chicago Pizza Summit

According to Twitter, Thursday, April 5th is #DeepDishPizzaDay. And as prideful as Chicagoans are, there are few things we do better than pizza (sorry New York City). Whether it’s the buttery-flakey crust from Gino’s East or Lou Malnati’s or the pan-style goodness from Pequod’s, there is deep dish style for everyone. Sure, it’s not necessarily the go-to pizza all the time–but when you do have it, it’s a real treat.

Our friends at Old Style also know a thing or two about pizza. Hell, they invented the annual Old Style Chicago Pizza Summit two years ago. This year’s Summit on April 22 is sure to be even better than the last two but unfortunately, it’s sold out…until now.

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Win Tickets: Goose Island vs. Bell’s Brewery Rivalry Series Game Watch ›
On January 15, 2018  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

Goose Island The Rivalry Series

There are rivalries and then there are RIVALRIES. The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Redwings have had a long and storied history, making for one of hockey’s greatest matchups. And how do you take an already legendary rivalry to the next level? Add amazing beer from amazing breweries.

That’s just what Goose Island did for their “Rivalry Series” game watch with Michigan’s Bell’s Brewery. Tickets are going fast here, but you can enter to win a pair of spots to this event of epic proportions by filling out the form below. Winners will receive two tickets to the event on Thursday, 1/25, 10 beer tokens, food from Girl & the Goat, Q & A with former players, and a once-in-a-lifetime game watch experience at the Goose Island Barrel Warehouse.

Not convinced? There will also be amazing beers from both breweries including…

  • Goose Island BCS Proprietor’s 2014
  • Goose Island Old Man Grumpy
  • Goose Island Brasserie Noir
  • Bell’s Titania
  • Bell’s Baltic Porter
  • Bell’s Two Hearted
  • Bell’s Oarsman

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Win Hannibal Buress Tickets From Brewery Ommegang ›
On December 18, 2017  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Giveaway

Hannibal Buress Chicago

Chicago comic Hannibal Buress is coming to town on December 29th for a special evening of beer, comedy, and music at the Civic Opera House. The show, presented by Pitchfork, React, and October, will feature a two-hour beer tasting prior to the show with 10 different breweries. And thanks to our friends at Brewery Ommegang, they’re hooking you up with a pair of tickets to the event. All you have to do is enter below. Winners will be notified by email on Wednesday, December 27.
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Enter to Win a Pair of FOBAB 2017 Tickets ›
On October 12, 2017  ·  in Giveaway

FOBAB

The 15th Annual Festival of Barrel Aged Beers (FOBAB) is the world’s largest celebration of wood and barrel-aged beers, hosted by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. This festival of epic proportions has been known to pour some of the most sought after and prized beers from across the country and this year looks to be no exception. FOBAB will take place over three sessions on Friday, 11/10 and Saturday, 11/11. Saturday morning’s session is sold out, BUT, we have a pair of tickets for that session to giveaway — ay oh!

See the list of Lakeshore Beverage participating breweries below and enter to win a pair of tickets to Saturday morning’s sold out session. Read More


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