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Chicago-only: Goose Island Old Man Grumpy ›
On June 16, 2016  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co., Tasting Notes

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Goose Island is proud to introduce a brand new Chicago-only pale ale for the city they hold closest to their hearts: Goose Island Old Man Grumpy. Dry hopped with Huell Melon and Mosaic hops, Old Man Grumpy has a strong tropical citrus nose and crisp finish that makes for an extraordinarily drinkable beer. We stopped by the Goose Taproom to take a closer look at this new beer for our city.

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Enter To Win: Not Your Father’s Day Gift Pack From Small Town Brewery ›
On June 12, 2016  ·  in Giveaway, Holidays, Small Town Brewery

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Father’s Day is less than a week away and if you’re anything like the us, it’s safe to say you haven’t given thought to Dad’s gift yet. Well, we’ve got you covered. Thanks to Small Town Brewery, we’ve put together a Not Your Father’s Day Gift Pack you can enter to win with the form below. The gift pack includes Not Your Father’s Root Beer mugs, bottle openers, Small Town Brewery bar tin, and a Small Town Brewery t-shirt (beer not included). Good luck and here’s to all the dads out there! Read More


5 Tips For Beer Festivals From The Breweries That Work Them ›
On June 09, 2016  ·  in 3 Sheeps Brewing, Ale Syndicate, Bell's Brewery, Urban Chestnut Brewing

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Summer is in full swing and with that comes a slew of beer festivals throughout the city and suburbs. Don’t get me wrong, sampling tons of beers from your favorite breweries is super fun, but have you ever given thought to the smiling faces behind the jockey box? We asked five beer industry veterans who have worked a fest or two in their time to share some tips on how you can be the best festival attendee ever at your next beer festival.

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10 Summer Beers Perfect for Barbecues, the Beach and Beyond ›
in Bell's Brewery, Boulevard Brewing Company, Burnt City Brewing, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Upland Brewing Co., Virtue Cider

Attention, Chicago: summer is here.

Outdoor dining, concerts and movies in the park, THE BEACH, I mean come on, what’s not to love about summer in the city? Whether you just finished a nice bike ride along the lake or find yourself hanging out on a rooftop patio, here are some summer beers to accompany you along the way.

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Goodbye Atlas, Hello Burnt City ›
On May 17, 2016  ·  in Burnt City Brewing

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For Ben and John Saller, getting into the beer industry wasn’t just about making their home-brewing hobby a means of income—it was about proving something. “I was tired of working for causes that I didn’t care about,” says Ben as he and his brother John show me around their production facility, a former Jay’s Potato factory on Chicago’s South Side. “I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder because you hear people talk shit about home-brewers who try and ‘go pro.’ I think it’s certainly true some of the time but we’re the biggest critics of our beer. I’m determined to not give up on having this be a career for me.”

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Secret Beer Party: Bell’s Oatsmobile @ Logan Square Auto Repair ›
On May 16, 2016  ·  in Bell's Brewery, Event Spotlight, Secret Beer Parties

FT5A7635We had an amazing time at the Bell’s Oatsmobile launch party at Logan Square Auto Repair last week and it looks like you guys did too! Miss the party? Don’t worry, there will be others. Until then, relive the party through photos by Britography. A big thank you to Cody from Cage & Aquarium for the killer tunes and Inspired Catering for the delicious grub. Be sure to sign up for our mailing list to receive an invite to our next Secret Beer Party!

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