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Goose Island 312 Day
Enter To Win: Goose Island 312 Day Ticket Giveaway ›
On February 27, 2019  ·  in Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

312 Day is a totally real made up holiday from our friends at Goose Island. Paying tribute to Chicago’s precious area code, 312 Day celebrates the best in music, beer, and our great city. And if you needed more of reason to get psyched about a Tuesday in March, we put together a Goose Island 312 Day Prize Package for one lucky winner! Read More


Bell's Official Hazy IPA
It’s Official: Bell’s Brewery Has a New Year-Round Hazy IPA ›
On February 15, 2019  ·  in Bell's Brewery

After literally years of research and development, Bell’s Brewery is ready to release its newest innovation: Bell’s Official Hazy IPA. Made with wheat malt and a variety of Mosaic, Citra, Azacca, Amarillo and El Dorado hops, this hazy IPA is damn delicious. And what would you expect from the same folks who make Two Hearted and Hopslam?

Be sure to use our Beer Finder to locate an Official near you. Read More


Moody Tongue 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake
Layer Up: Moody Tongue’s 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake ›
On January 27, 2019  ·  in Behind the Beer, Moody Tongue, Video

There are cakes, and then there are CAKES. The 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake at Moody Tongue is the latter. Made with layers of dark chocolate cake, German chocolate filling, raw espresso cheesecake, and chocolate buttercream, this eye-popping dessert is made for sharing. So to commemorate National Chocolate Cake Day (yes, that’s a real thing), we spent a day with Pastry Chef, Shannon Morrison, to see what goes into making one of her delectable treats. Watch the video below and make your plans to visit the Tasting Room soon.

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5 Healthy-ish Beers for Your New Years Diet ›
On January 18, 2019  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Founders Brewing Co., Guinness, Michelob Ultra, Wiseacre Brewing Company

So you started a new diet. First off, congrats. Best of luck to you on this carb-free endeavor. Secondly, after pizza, burgers, and ramen, you’ve probably cut out beer from your new regiment as well. Well let us be the bearer of good news and share with you five beers that won’t break your diet.

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6 Stocking Stuffer Beers from Lakeshore Beverage ›
On December 18, 2018  ·  in Holidays, Video

Stocking Stuffer Beers

It’s gift giving season and Santa is back for his annual list of beers for the beer lover in your family. Watch below and be sure to use our Beer Finder to locate one of these stocking stuffer beers near you. Read More


Win Tickets: BrewLights at Lincoln Park Zoo ›
On November 28, 2018  ·  in Giveaway

BrewLights presented by Lakeshore Beverage

There are beer festivals, and then there are beer festivals surrounded by 2.5 million Christmas lights and zoo animals. Say wha?! Back for its 5th year, BrewLights returns to Lincoln Park Zoo on Thursday, December 6 and Lakeshore Beverage is excited to be a part of this unique event.

BrewLights will feature 20 different craft beers along with 7 additional barrel-aged beers from Goose Island and Founders in the “Barrel Aged Pop-up Tent.”

Tickets can be purchased here but if you’re feeling lucky, you can enter to win a pair below. Winner will be notified on Monday, December 3.

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