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Event Spotlight | Zombie Monkie Release Party ›
On September 11, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight, Tallgrass Brewing

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The Manhattan, Kansas-based brewery Tallgrass Brewing Co launched in Chicago in 2013 and they haven’t slowed down since. You may know them for their 8-Bit Pale Ale, 16-Bit DIPA or Buffalo Sweat Oatmeal Stout, but last night we celebrated the return of Zombie Monkie, a robust porter, being back in season. We hosted the party at Emporium Wicker Park and things got… weird. Read More


Guest Post | Guide To Glassware: The Stein ›
On September 09, 2015  ·  in Urban Chestnut Brewing

Stein_infographicA few months back we introduced The Beer Glass Guide infographic as a helpful tool in understanding both the sensorial benefits of glassware, as well as their historic influence in beer drinking culture.

This month we feature the stein, an iconic vessel with five centuries of beer drinking history and nostalgia. Steins have long been valued as works of art and collectors items, sought out around the world. Below is a brief history of how it came to be and the relevance it maintains today. Read More


#LongLiveSummer ›
On September 09, 2015  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co.

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If you’re anything like us, you’re tired of hearing people tell you summer’s almost over. You’re not going to let it end. And neither are we. That’s why we’re giving you a chance to win some summer-saving swag from Goose Island, and tickets for you and your friends to close out the season at the 4th annual 312 Urban Block Party.

So don’t go unpacking your winter coat. Don’t you dare take out your boots from storage. Summer is going to stay in Chicago as long as we can help it. Long live summer!

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Event Spotlight | I Survived Old Style’s Get Out! An 8-Neighborhood Bar Crawl ›
On September 09, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight

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On Saturday, August 29, myself and 39 others celebrated Old Style in a big way. Old Style wrapped up their summer Neighborhood Patch Program with Untappd by taking fans on an 8-neighborhood bar crawl throughout Chicago. It was the last chance to collect these badges and the only chance to do it in person! I mentally prepared myself to go on this 8-neighborhood bar crawl and lived to tell the tale. And it was a hell of a ride…

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Beer Prints | Schlafly Pumpkin Ale By Worth 1000 Beers ›
On August 31, 2015  ·  in Beer Prints

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Today we kickoff an exciting new collaboration with local artist and beer blogger, MC Johnsen of Worth 1000 Beers. We call it Beer Prints.

MC will be our Artist-in-Residence as she creates a new beer print each month to highlight a new-to-Chicago release on the Lakeshore Beverage portfolio. You can only get these special-edition prints through the Worth 1000 Beers Etsy store or by entering to win one on this blog. Read More


Event Spotlight | Brewery Ommegang x Duvel x City Winery Beer Dinner ›
On August 27, 2015  ·  in Brewery Ommegang, Event Spotlight

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Belgian brewery Duvel-Moortgat and its Cooperstown New York partner, Brewery Ommegang paired up for a private beer dinner at City Winery. Both breweries produce complex Belgian and Belgian-style beers brewed with unique yeast strains which Executive Sous Chef, Dan Olson, complemented and contrasted with his delicious five course meal. Read More


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