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Pumpkin Beer: A History Lesson & Tasting ›
On October 17, 2016  ·  in Boulevard Brewing Company, Schlafly Beer, Tasting Notes, Video

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We get it, pumpkin beers can be a bit divisive. Most folks either love them or hate them. But before you write off pumpkin ales for good, consider the fact that some of the first beer brewed in America was made with pumpkins. That’s right, 18th century colonists used them as a source of fermentable sugar due to the cost and limited supply of barley. History is neat! Anyways, here are three distinct pumpkin beers we hope you’ll enjoy this fall. Read More


Goose Island’s Tim Faith: Brewer, Marathoner ›
On September 30, 2016  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co., Video

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Beer and running don’t always go together, but Goose Island Innovation Brewer Tim Faith makes it work. He’s racing his second Chicago Marathon after running last year’s (appropriately) in 3:12 and he somehow manages to balance his life as a brewer with a disciplined training schedule. 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


Pitchfork Recap With Goose Island & Virtue Cider ›
On July 18, 2016  ·  in Event Spotlight, Goose Island Beer Co., Video, Virtue Cider

IMG_5367Pitchfork Music Festival came and went, certainly living up to the hype. We drank, we rocked, we people watched, and we took some pictures along the way. Watch our video recap and see pictures from the festival below. Read More


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