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Wiseacre Brewing Company Arrives in Chicago ›
On October 05, 2016  ·  in Wiseacre Brewing Company

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Memphis, TN (October 4, 2016) — Memphis-based WISEACRE Brewing Company is thrilled to announce its official entry into the Chicago market on Monday, October 10. Since its founding in 2013, WISEACRE has become not only one of the South’s most popular craft breweries (as the producer of the two best-selling Tennessee-made beers Tiny Bomb and Ananda IPA) but also one of the most critically acclaimed, having won a bronze medal at the Great American Beer Festival. Read More


Goose Island’s Tim Faith: Brewer, Marathoner ›
On September 30, 2016  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co., Video

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Beer and running don’t always go together, but Goose Island Innovation Brewer Tim Faith makes it work. He’s racing his second Chicago Marathon after running last year’s (appropriately) in 3:12 and he somehow manages to balance his life as a brewer with a disciplined training schedule. Read More


10 Fall Beers To Keep You Warm This Season ›
On September 29, 2016  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Founders Brewing Co., Schlafly Beer, Stella Artois, SweetWater Brewing, Tallgrass Brewing, Tasting Notes, Uncategorized, Virtue Cider

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Of course we all love summer, but there’s nothing quite like these first days of autumn in Chicago. Crisp evenings and leaves on the ground mean it’s time to swap out citrus for spices and start pouring these malt-forward favorites. So bust out your flannel, watch too many horror movies, and start putting together that epic Halloween costume. Here are our fall beer picks to keep you warm this season. Read More


Giveaway: VIP Tickets to Shaw’s Oyster Fest ›
On September 26, 2016  ·  in Founders Brewing Co., Giveaway

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Eat all the oysters and drink all the Founders beer (oh yes, there will be KBS) at the 28th Annual Shaw’s Oyster Fest! Enter to win two VIP tickets using the form below. Must be 21+ to enter.

Want more Founders? Join us for a an epic beer dinner on Tuesday 9/27 with special guest and co-founder Dave Engbers for an evening of beer, good food and great conversation. Click here for more information and tickets.

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Giveaway: Win VIP Tickets to Goose Island 312 Urban Block Party ›
On September 20, 2016  ·  in Giveaway, Goose Island Beer Co.

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Another epic lineup for Goose Island’s 312 Urban Block Party is coming to Fulton St. this weekend and we’re hooking you up with a pair of VIP passes to the weekend. See bands like Dawes, Jr. Jr., and Against Me! along with specialty beers from Goose Island this weekend. Enter to win below; must be 21+ to enter.

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Giveaway: Win Tickets To (Sold Out) Chicago Gourmet ›
On September 19, 2016  ·  in Giveaway, Stella Artois

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Chicago Gourmet presented by Bon Appétit is one of Chicago’s most renowned culinary events. Staged in beautiful Millennium Park, Chicago Gourmet celebrates the best in food, drink, art, and culture with live demonstrations and tastings from your favorite chefs and restaurants. Our friends at Stella Artois are enthusiastic about pairing beautiful food with beautiful beer and want you to experience them together this weekend. Enter to win a pair of tickets to Saturday’s SOLD OUT session of Chicago Gourmet below. Must be 21+ to enter. Read More


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