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Celebrate Fourth of July With These 7 Beers ›
On June 27, 2017  ·  in Boulevard Brewing Company, Budweiser, Founders Brewing Co., Holidays, Shiner, Tasting Notes, Wiseacre Brewing Company

Fourth of July Beers

We know throwing an epic Fourth of July bash can be stressful. After the hotdogs, the burgers, potato salad, and ice, buying beer can sometimes feel daunting for your grab bag of guests. This year we’ve opted for a selection of low-ABV beers to keep the party going but not get out of control. Here are seven Fourth of July beers that you can drink from the first light of the grill to the last pop of fireworks.

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Win This Ravinia Picnic Pack With Tickets To See Common ›
On June 16, 2017  ·  in Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

Goose Island Picnic Pack 3

If you’ve ever been to Ravinia Festival, you know you can’t walk in empty-handed. As one of Chicagoland’s premiere music venues, Ravinia encourages lawn seat guests to bring food, beverages, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the performance. That’s why we teamed up with Goose Island to put together this Ravinia Picnic Pack for you and a friend to see Common at Ravinia on Saturday, June 24!

The picnic pack includes:

  • (2) Lawn seat tickets to see Common on 6/24
  • Goose Island travel cooler
  • Goose Island Reserve series glassware
  • Gift cards to Publican Quality Meats and Binny’s Beverage Depot (we recommend charcuterie with a 4-pack of Sofie)

Beer and food not included. Enter to win using the form below. Must be 21 or over.

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6 Poolside Beers From Lakeshore Beverage ›
On June 14, 2017  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Evil Twin Brewing, Goose Island Beer Co., SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Video

Poolside Beers

It’s no surprise summers in Chicago can be hot. Like, really hot. And there’s nothing like cooling off poolside with a cold beer in hand. In our next training video, Chris Kolodziej dives into his favorite beers to drink while taking a dip in the pool. Watch the video below and see where you can find each of these fine beverages near you. Read More


L.A.’s Golden Road Brewing Lands in Chicago ›
On May 31, 2017  ·  in Golden Road Brewing

Victor Novak of Golden Road Brewing

Let’s be honest, when many of us midwesterners think of Los Angeles, beer isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind. But as I sit across from Brewmaster Victor Novak of Golden Road Brewing, he assures me that notion is changing.

There’s a lot of knowledge here in L.A. for craft beer. There’s always been a great beer culture but because real estate is very expensive, breweries have been slower to come. Now, they’re blowing up.

Golden Road set out in 2011 as the venture of business partners Meg Gill and Tony Yanow. Since then, their annual production has nearly tripled from 15,000 barrels per year in 2012 to nearly 45,000 barrels in 2016. Victor and I sat down at Lone Wolf to chat about the beer, the buyout, and what’s next for Golden Road.

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7 Pilsners From Lakeshore Beverage ›
On May 24, 2017  ·  in Founders Brewing Co., Moody Tongue, Tasting Notes, Trumer, Upland Brewing Co., Urban Chestnut Brewing, Video, Wiseacre Brewing Company

Lakeshore Beverage Pilsners

Pilsner is arguably the most consumed beer style in the world, with its volume being led by the major domestic breweries. But lately, craft Pilsners in particular have seen strong growth and popularity among long time domestic drinkers and craft drinkers alike. In addition to their light, refreshing body, they’re low in calories, and low ABV. What’s not to love for summer drinking? Today, our Training Manager, Chris Kolodziej, takes us through the history of Pilsner beer and showcases seven Pilsners from Lakeshore Beverage to quench your thirst this summer. Read More


Event Recap: Park at Wrigley’s Craft and Cuisine ›
On May 15, 2017  ·  in Event Spotlight, Goose Island Beer Co., Moody Tongue, Virtue Cider

Over the weekend, the newly opened Park at Wrigley played host to one of their first events at the unique space: Craft and Cuisine. Beer and wine tastings from a variety of producers were on hand, including our very own Goose Island, Moody Tongue, and Virtue Cider.

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