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.
Thursday, March 31 Midnight Tapping @ Sheffield’s | 5pm
For the die hard. Be the first to taste KBS at a special midnight tapping at Sheffield’s in Lakeview on Thursday night. Founders will be taking over the taps starting at 5pm with Project Pam, Mango Magnifico, Backwood’s Bastard, Mosaic Promise, and a special Brewer’s Reserve Hoppy Brown Ale. Plus, enter to win a trip to Grand Rapids for a Founders Brewery tour!
Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Garden | 3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
Friday, April 1 Release Party @ Binny’s (Lincoln Park) | 12pm
For the lunch breaker. Spend that hour wisely and head up to Binny’s on Marcey St. in Lincoln Park for a Founders tap takeover with KBS 2016 and select Founders beers. We will also have limited releases of vintage 2014 and 2015 KBS bottles so you might as well tell your boss you’re “working from home” the rest of the day.
Binny’s Beverage Depot | 1720 N Marcey St, Chicago, IL
Friday, April 1 Release Party @ Binny’s (South Loop) | 2pm
For the Loop worker. Plan your two o’clock meeting offsite and head over to Binny’s in South Loop for a Founders tap takeover with KBS 2016 and select Founders beers. We will also have limited releases of vintage 2014 and 2015 KBS bottles. Go ahead, take the rest of the afternoon off.
Binny’s Beverage Depot | 1132 S Jefferson St, Chicago, IL
Friday, April 1 Release Party @ Timothy O’Toole’s | 5pm
For the happy hour specialist. Kick off your weekend at Timothy O’Toole’s in River North and grab a KBS starting at 6pm! Other select Founders beers will be available as well: Mango Magnifico, 15′ Curmudgeon, All Day IPA, Mosaic Promise, and a special Brewer’s Reserve Hoppy Brown Ale.
Timothy O’Toole’s Pub | 622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL
Friday, April 1 Beat The Brewer @ WhirlyBall | 7pm
For the gamer. What’s better than riding in bumper cars and sipping on some KBS? We’re not sure either. Join us at WhirlyBall Chicago for a KBS edition of “Beat the Brewer” on Friday, April 1st @ 7pm where guests can challenge Team Founders and win a free Founders pint glass. This event is FREE, just sign up at WhirlyBall to play. Other Founders beers will be available too: KBS 2015, KBS 2014, Breakfast Stout, and All Day IPA.
WhirlyBall Chicago | 1825 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL
Saturday, April 2 Release Party @ Whole Foods (Old Town) | 1pm
For the multi-tasker. Get your weekend grocery shopping done at Whole Foods in Old Town and join us for a special tapping and package release of KBS. There will also be other Founders beers available: Mango Magnifico, Red’s Rye, All Day IPA, Mosaic Promise, Backwood’s Bastard, and Centennial IPA.
Whole Foods Market | 1550 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL
Photos courtesy of Founders Brewing