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Enter To Win Frank Caliendo Tickets ›
On April 18, 2016  ·  in Giveaway

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The NFL Draft comes back to Chicago next week and with that comes our favorite ESPN reporters…and their impersonator. That’s right, we’ve got two tickets to send you and a friend to a private show starring comedian (and ESPN impersonator) Frank Caliendo, courtesy of ESPN Chicago and Bud Light.

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Introducing Aquanaut Brewing Company: English-Inspired Beers From Chicago ›
On April 14, 2016  ·  in Aquanaut Brewing Company

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Lakeshore Beverage is pleased to welcome Aquanaut Brewing Company to our growing family of brewery and beverage partners. Located near Ravenswood tucked into the Bowmanville neighborhood of Chicago’s Northside, Aquanaut specializes in malt-forward, English-inspired recipes — something unique to Chicago’s craft beer scene. We sat down with Eric McNeil, who serves as the brewery’s head brewer and creative director, to hear a little more about the story behind Aquanaut.

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Tasting Notes | 9 Beers To Drink This Spring ›
On April 06, 2016  ·  in Ale Syndicate, Bell's Brewery, Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Moody Tongue, SweetWater Brewing, Tasting Notes, Urban Chestnut Brewing

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Spring is an interesting thing here in Chicago. For many, it seems like winter never actually stops until it’s time to start complaining about the heat again. And while it’s hard to argue with that, each year there seems to be a few short weeks of true spring. Everyone comes out of their winter hibernation to crisp mornings and balmy afternoons. Whether you’re hanging out on the patio or just doing some spring cleaning, here are nine easy-drinking beers with refreshing characteristics to enjoy this spring.

Use our BEER FINDER to locate these fine beverages near you.

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Chicago Cubs Home Opener Ticket Giveaway ›
On April 05, 2016  ·  in Giveaway

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The Chicago Cubs Home Opener is less than a week away and we could not be more excited. And even though this is technically a beer blog, who’s to say we don’t like sports too? In fact, when beer and sports collide (as they so often do in this great city) we want to be there to tell you about it. Thanks to Budweiser, we are giving away 20 pairs of tickets to the Cubs Home Opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, April 11!

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This Weekend in Beer: Fassinator, KBS, REVved UP, Pizza Summit ›
On April 04, 2016  ·  in Founders Brewing Co., Goose Island Beer Co., Old Style, This Weekend in Beer, Upland Brewing Co.

IMG_0712We hope each of you enjoyed your weekends, we know we did. Here’s a look at what happened around Chicago in a new series we’re calling, “This Weekend in Beer.” If you’d like to be the first to hear about these events, go ahead and subscribe to our email newsletter.

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Your Guide To Founders KBS Chicago Launch Weekend ›
On March 28, 2016  ·  in Event Spotlight, Founders Brewing Co.

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The highly anticipated KBS from Founders Brewing drops in Chicago this weekend and we’re here to give you the scoop on where and when to find it.

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