Distributor Locations: Lakeshore Beverage (IL)
I’m sitting at a fold out table in Atlas Brewing Co’s brand new production facility on the south side of Chicago. Across from me sit brothers and founding brewers Ben and John Saller. They’ve just shown me around the massive space, a former Jay’s Chips factory, that will begin producing cans of their Diversey Pale Ale, Farmhouse Wheat and Rookery Rye IPA. I’m here today to learn more about this new brewing space, their expansion beyond the walls of their Lincoln Park brewpub and their brand new cans.
Check out our conversation below and then, if you haven’t already, subscribe to our email newsletter for an invitation to our upcoming Secret Beer Party featuring Atlas Brewing! Read More
If you were anything like me, you cried the day you learned that Hot Doug’s was closing for good.
A Chicago landmark for years, Doug Sohn and his Encased Meat Emporium created adventurous, genre-pushing culinary masterpieces for the everyman. It was unpretentious, completely unique and well worth the average two hour wait time. Doug himself took every order from the walkup counter at his restaurant, interacting with the hoards of hot dog fans that formed lines out his door everyday. In short, he made gourmet food affordable and approachable.
And then, this past weekend, the Sausage King of Chicago brought back Hot Doug’s as a pop-up at the Goose Island Barrel Warehouse. As Lakeshore Beverage’s fearless beer and food blogger, I volunteered for the difficult task of covering the event. Because someone had to eat all the hot dogs. Read More
Last night was a blast. I hope you were there.
It was the second installment in our exciting new series with The Hop Review, Arts & Crafts: A Celebration of Art and Craft Beer. The series is an opportunity for us to explore the connection between two things we care very much about: craft beer and art, and Vol 2: Artist Designed Footwear with BucketFeet allowed us to do just that. Read More
There are few things more breathtaking than seeing the Chicago skyline at sunset on Lake Michigan. Last week, we had the pleasure of participating in a Beer Flight River Cruise with SweetWater Brewing Co that allowed us to do just that.
SweetWater’s Chicago “Heady Peddler”, Sarah Green traded off hosting duties with the boat’s history expert for an evening of Chicago history and craft beer. Sarah filled us in on the Atlanta brewery’s story and passion for creating great beer while protecing our nation’s fresh water sources as we drank SweetWater’s 420 Pale Ale, IPA and their new summer seasonal, Waterkeeper Hefeweizen. Read More
Image Credit: Windy City Smokeout
The Windy City Smokeout is a huge BBQ and country music blow out, featuring three days of live music, BBQ and, of course, great beer.
While taking in the sounds and sights, guests can enjoy the best of beer and BBQ from restaurants and breweries around the city and nationwide. From Bud Light to Goose Island, Chicago’s original craft brewery, to Shiner Bock, the legendary beer of Texas (and everything inbetween) there will be a beer for everyone to enjoy. See below for the full list of participating breweries!
