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Better For You
Better For You 2023 ›
On January 04, 2023  ·  in Bud Light, Budweiser, Guinness, Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Tasting Notes, Uncategorized

January marks the beginning of a new year. We hear it all too often –  this is our year – I’m going to become a completely different person – say goodbye to the old me, say hello to the new me.

Obviously this rarely happens. You create some vague arbitrary goal that you don’t really have a plan for or set waypoints to follow along that journey. One of the biggest New Year’s goals is to “be healthy”. That is such a large all-encompassing goal, that it’s hard even thinking where to start. We here at Lakeshore Beverage are composed of all different kinds of people, and plenty of us have thought about drinking things that are “better for you”.

What is “Better For You”? Well, that too is an all-encompassing label. But in reality, it breaks up into several different things. For Lakeshore Beverage, “Better For You” could mean beverages that are lighter in carbohydrates and calories, it could mean real, minimal, and non-processed ingredients, lower alcohol content, or no alcohol content at all. You might be looking at some, or all of these things.

“Better For You” is really up to the person making the journey, and we here at Lakeshore Beverage want to help by providing you options and information to help you along. 

And hey, even though this only covers the beverage part of your health, you can take the momentum and apply it to other parts of your journey.

So, let’s get started, shall we?

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An Ode To The Special Events Crew ›
On July 27, 2022  ·  in Behind the Beer, Uncategorized

We’re midway through the festival season here in Chicago and I’m willing to bet that you’ve already been to two or three. Whether they’re the small neighborhood fests or the larger City of Chicago-produced events, outdoor events are the lifeblood of Chicago culture. Walking around and eating food, listening to music, buying independent crafts and art, and just enjoying the fresh summer air – Chicago’s large and diverse neighborhoods celebrate their uniqueness by throwing large block parties that are open to all ages and provide endless amounts of fun for the entire family.

I feel like since we have so many of them, it becomes hard to understand and appreciate what goes on in the background to make the magic happen. It struck me while I was at Lakeview PrideFest last month with a friend.

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5 Beers We’re Drinking This Holiday Season ›
On December 09, 2019  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Goose Island Beer Co., Holidays, Shiner, Stella Artois, Uncategorized

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and the holiday season is here. This is a season filled with office holiday parties, family get togethers, Christmas themed bars or cold nights in binging Netflix. But, this is also the season of some of our favorite styles of beer and we wanted to highlight a few of our favorites.

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Goose Island 2019 Bourbon County Stout Lineup ›
On November 15, 2019  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co., Uncategorized

Bourbon County season is finally here and this years lineup is shaping up to be one for the books. With Prop Day and Black Friday fast approaching we wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to this year’s Bourbon County lineup. Every year’s Bourbon County release seems to be more ambitious than the previous, with this year being no exception. Whether you are a barrel aged purist or someone looking for unique flavor variants, this year’s release truly has something for everybody.

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Introducing JuneShine Hard Kombucha! ›
On November 12, 2019  ·  in Breweries, JuneShine, Uncategorized

Kombucha has been around for a very long time, originating hundreds of years ago in northeast Asia. Over time, the drink grew in popularity in Europe, and made its way over the ocean to here in America. Its fizzy contents and good-for-you ingredients like probiotics and green tea cultures made it an instant hit in health circles across the world. However, did you know that kombucha on its own contains a bit of alcohol? Less than a half of a percent in most cases, but there’s a new brewery that aims to take that to the next level.

Juneshine, out of sunny San Diego, seeks to travel down that effervescent road. Originally started out of a garage in California, JuneShine took the kombucha scene by storm and now they landed here in Chicago!

We sat down with JuneShine and asked a few questions about their history, what makes them tick, how they compare to other craft breweries and why they chose the Chicago scene!

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10 Fall Beers To Keep You Warm This Season ›
On September 29, 2016  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Co., Schlafly Beer, Stella Artois, SweetWater Brewing, Tallgrass Brewing, Tasting Notes, Uncategorized, Virtue Cider

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Of course we all love summer, but there’s nothing quite like these first days of autumn in Chicago. Crisp evenings and leaves on the ground mean it’s time to swap out citrus for spices and start pouring these malt-forward favorites. So bust out your flannel, watch too many horror movies, and start putting together that epic Halloween costume. Here are our fall beer picks to keep you warm this season. Read More


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