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Tasting Notes: Experts Try Goose Island 2014 Bourbon County Stout Lineup ›
On November 24, 2014  ·  in Goose Island Beer Co., Tasting Notes

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In a time when the Festival of Barrel Aged Beer is the hottest ticket in town and most every brewery worth its salt has a barrel aging program of some kind, it’s hard to imagine a time before barrel-aging beer was a thing. But that was the case in 1992 when the Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub set out to brew its 1000th batch. Read More


Event Recap: The Last Barrel of Brooklyn Brewery’s The Companion on Earth ›
On October 22, 2014  ·  in Event Spotlight

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Last night, the Lakeshore Beverage team spent some quality time in Pilsen at the Brooklyn Brewery Flight Night at Dusek’s. Read More


Tasting Notes: We Taste Brooklyn Companion With Our Own Brooklyn Companion, Andrew Maxson ›
On October 21, 2014  ·  in Tasting Notes

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Andrew Maxson of the Brooklyn Brewery recently sat down with me to talk about a flight night he’ll be hosting on Tuesday, 10/21 at Dusek’s. The night will feature three very special beers, including Brooklyn Sorachi Ace, Brooklyn Silver Anniversary Lager and Brooklyn Companion. Read More


Secret Beer Party: Speakeasy Ales & Lagers @ Chrome HUB Chicago ›
On September 29, 2014  ·  in Secret Beer Parties, Uncategorized

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We had a blast at the Speakeasy Ales & Lagers launch party at the Chrome Industries Chicago HUB in Wicker Park! Apparently, so did you guys because it was packed-to-the-gills with Chicago beer fans. All photos by Roxy De La Torre Photography.

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Secret Beer Party: 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. Chicago Launch Party ›
On September 22, 2014  ·  in Secret Beer Parties

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We had a blast welcoming Grant Pauly and 3 Sheeps Brewing Company to Chicago at our launch party at Little Beans Café. It was an evening of whimsy, fun, and plenty of great beer. Check out these photos and make sure to sign up for our mailing list to receive an invite to our next Secret Beer Party!

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Secret Beer Party: Tallgrass Brewing Company @ Strange Beauty Show ›
On September 11, 2014  ·  in Secret Beer Parties

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We had a blast celebrating the Chicago launch of Tallgrass Brewing Company at Strange Beauty Show last week and it looks like you guys did too. Miss the party? Your loss, but you can live vicariously through the wonderful libations of Tallgrass Brewing Company. 

Check out these photos and make sure to sign up for our mailing list to receive an invite to our next Secret Beer Party! 

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