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
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.
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.
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
Time to dust off your lederhosen and/or dirndl, it’s Oktoberfest! The 183rd annual German beer festival kicks off year this weekend and we’re here to give you a rundown of some of our favorite Märzens to celebrate with. Read More
Thanks to our friends over at Schlafly Beer, we’re sending you and a friend to the Chicago Reader Fall Cocktail Challenge at Salvage One in West Town! More than a dozen of Chicago’s best mixologists will be whipping up some amazing seasonal cocktails for your enjoyment and Fig Catering will have some delicious bites to pair with the drinks. Enter to win using the form below. Must be 21+ to enter. Read More