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5 Beers To Try Before You Die ›
On October 26, 2017  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Duvel, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Gueuzerie Tilquin, Holidays, Video

5 beers to try before you die

With the spirit of Halloween stirring in the air, the team at Lakeshore Beverage put together a list of 5 beers to try before you die. The list features trusted stalwarts, Bell’s Two Hearted and Duvel, along with a few whales like Founders KBS, Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Coffee, and Gueuze Tilquin Oude Quetsche. If you come across one of these delightful treats in your beer travels, be sure to give them a try.

Watch the video below as our Training Manager, Chris Kolodziej walks us through each beer. Spoiler alert: his evil laugh is terrifying.

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Taste Budweiser Like a Brewmaster at Game 3 ›
On October 17, 2017  ·  in Behind the Beer, Budweiser, Video

Brewery Fresh Budweiser

As the Cubs fight to regain control of the NLCS, Budweiser is bringing in some special beer for the fans at Wrigley Field. Brewed at their original St. Louis brewery, Cubs fans will be able to enjoy “Brewery Fresh” Budweiser at Game 3 of the NLCS. The beer was kegged and shipped on Monday, then delivered to Wrigley on Tuesday morning by our operations team.

The beer will be available at the Budweiser Bleacher Bar where one of Anheuser-Busch’s brewmasters will be on hand so fans can truly “taste Budweiser like a brewmaster”. Watch the video below to go behind-the-scenes of delivering the beer to Wrigley Field.

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Between Two Steins With Chris Kolodziej and Urban Chestnut ›
On September 18, 2017  ·  in Urban Chestnut Brewing, Video

On the next episode of Between Two Steins, our host Chris Kolodziej sits down with Co-Founder and Brewmaster of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company, Florian Kuplent. You can meet Florian on Thursday, September 28 for the Inaugural Urban Chestnut Oktoberfest Party at Diag Bar. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased right HERE.

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Behind The Beer: Lollapalooza ›
On August 04, 2017  ·  in Behind the Beer, Bud Light, Video

Bud Light Lollapalooza

Every year, hundreds of thousands of concert-goers descend upon Grant Park in downtown Chicago for Lollapalooza, one of the largest music festivals in the country. And as you might imagine, delivering the beer for something like Lollapalooza can be quite the undertaking. Our Special Events and Operations teams work around the clock the week leading up to the festival to ensure the beer is shipped, cold, and that there’s plenty of it. Read More


6 Poolside Beers From Lakeshore Beverage ›
On June 14, 2017  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Evil Twin Brewing, Goose Island Beer Co., SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Video

Poolside Beers

It’s no surprise summers in Chicago can be hot. Like, really hot. And there’s nothing like cooling off poolside with a cold beer in hand. In our next training video, Chris Kolodziej dives into his favorite beers to drink while taking a dip in the pool. Watch the video below and see where you can find each of these fine beverages near you. Read More


7 Pilsners From Lakeshore Beverage ›
On May 24, 2017  ·  in Founders Brewing Co., Moody Tongue, Tasting Notes, Trumer, Upland Brewing Co., Urban Chestnut Brewing, Video, Wiseacre Brewing Company

Lakeshore Beverage Pilsners

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


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