The Beer Blog

Chicago comic Hannibal Buress is coming to town on December 29th for a special evening of beer, comedy, and music at the Civic Opera House. The show, presented by Pitchfork, React, and October, will feature a two-hour beer tasting prior to the show with 10 different breweries. And thanks to our friends at Brewery Ommegang, they’re hooking you up with a pair of tickets to the event. All you have to do is enter below. Winners will be notified by email on Wednesday, December 27.
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It’s prime holiday party season right now and nothing brings coworkers, frenemies, and potential suitors together like the right beer. So we’re here to help. Maybe you’re reuniting with old friends and want to impress them with your craft beer knowledge — there’s a beer for that. Or maybe you’re preparing for a night on a BYOB holiday trolley — there’s a beer for that. Or perhaps you’re attending a dinner party with some foodie friends — yep, there’s a beer for that, too. So check out our guide below and use our Beer Finder to locate one of these fine beverages near you.

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We all know Old Style is a beer synonymous with the midwest. Old Style became one of Chicago’s favorite beers throughout the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s and has a storied history with the hardworking men and women of our great city.  Read More

December 5th marks the 84th anniversary of Repeal Day — the day Prohibition was repealed and the sale of alcohol became legal again. It was a monumental moment for the country in 1933. And while many regard the 13-year dry spell in a negative lens, beer historian, Liz Garibay claims Prohibition wasn’t such a bad thing after all. Read More

Ah, Thanksgiving. A time for family traditions, over-indulgence, and if you’re like us, there’s always plenty of beer.

Last year, we led you through a pairing guide for your Thanksgiving dinner. That list still holds true, and we recommend each of those offerings again. But this year we decided to take your Thanksgiving dishes to a new level: We’re adding beer into them. Here are six beer-friendly Thanksgiving recipes that will satisfy any guest at your table this November.

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“Smells like my mom’s oatmeal cookies.”

“There’s more bourbon barrel character than years past.”

“I would sip on this for like two or three hours.”

“I can’t believe how nice this is drinking right now.”

Oh yeah, Bourbon County is back. We had a chance to taste through the upcoming 2017 Bourbon County Stout Lineup and there are more than a few reasons to get excited for Black Friday. Read More