Distributor Locations: Lakeshore Beverage (IL)
Since its inception in 1983 as the Kalamazoo Brewing Company, a then home-brew supply store, Bell’s Brewery has become synonymous with American craft beer. They’ve set the bar for innovation by making beers like Oberon in 1992 and Two Hearted Ale in 1997. Today, Bell’s is the 7th largest craft brewer by the Brewer’s Association standards, producing over 400,000 barrels of beer in 2016.
And lucky for us Chicagoans, the brewery is only a two-and-a-half-hour drive (or train ride) from the Loop. We went up to Kalamazoo for the day and sat down with newly appointed Bell’s CEO, Laura Bell, to hear why she loves calling West Michigan home.
For the first four years of their existence, 3 Sheeps Brewing had been producing world-class beers for Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota on a 10 barrel system in the back of a sock factory. Not exactly glamorous. But as demand for their beers rose, they eventually outgrew the space and last year opened a new facility in a former Coca-cola bottling plant — more than doubling their previous brewing capacity. Read More
When 312 Urban Wheat first launched in 2004, no one could anticipate the impact it would have on our great city. From the get go it was a beer that embodied the qualities of Chicago we hold close to our hearts: no-nonsense, down to business, and perfect for any occasion. Now, over 13 years later, it’s hard to picture Chicago without 312. And since 3/12 is just around the corner, why not celebrate?
That’s right, Goose Island is presenting 312 Day with indie rock icon Jenny Lewis at Thalia Hall and we’re sending you and friend to the sold out show! In addition to a pair of exclusive tickets, we’ve put together a 312 Day Prize Package for you. Yep, check it out!
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
Over ten years ago, Upland Brewing Company made one of the best trades of their life: two cases of their beer for four oak wine barrels from nearby Oliver Winery. At the time they were curious about Lambic and old-world Belgian styles of beer; nothing like that was really being made in the United States back then. Little did they know they were embarking upon a completely new brand: Upland Sours. Read More
You have a sweater. You have a t-shirt. You have jewelry. You have a beanie, pajamas and a calendar all donning your favorite hockey team: the Chicago Blackhawks. You’re obsessed. And we get it. We love them too! That’s why we’re teaming up with Bud Light to give you a chance to win a ride on the Zamboni ice resurfacer on February 26 when the Blackhawks take on St. Louis! Now that’s something you can brag about at the next watch party. Read More