You forget how good this place is. Off Color is a brewer’s brewery. It’s where other brewers makes sure they visit when in town. Founded in 2013, John Laffler, Dave Bleitner and the gang are known for its unconventional, innovative approach using unusual ingredients and brewing techniques to create a …
Cider Summit Chicago is the annual two session festival that marks the end of CiderCon Week in Chicago. The 9th annual party included a fruit spirit and cider cocktail pavillion upstairs, while artisan cider makers celebrated pouring 200 ciders to a packed house on the main floor. The Grand Ballroom …
Half Acre Beer Co, the local heavyweight known for their bold and flavorful beers, has just released a new addition to their year-round lineup: WayBird Hazy IPA. This hazy, juicy IPA boasts a vibrant aroma of ripe tropical fruits and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The flavor profile is dominated by …
Still can’t believe it’s been 20 yrs. The 2022 edition of FOBAB saw one of the most revered whales ever take Best In Show.Tommie Arthur’s The Lost Abbey is no stranger to FOBAB medals. Duck Duck Gooze is his 16th medal in this competition and his 3rd Best of Show (Red …
Chicagoland’s First Non Alcoholic Tap Room Located conveniently across the parking lot from Solemn Oath in Naperville is Go Brewing. There’s certainly always been a time and place for non-alcoholic beers, but there’s never been an attempt to create a community around those beers..until now. Founder Joe Chura sold his …
2022 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Chicago Tasting We’ve never seen Sr. Innovation Manager, Mike Siegel in a pineapple button up shirt before. He was beyond jazzed about this year’s Prop (Tropical BCS). Both Goose Island’s barrel program and Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection are celebrating 30 years in 2022. …
It was easily the highlight of the summer. The 3rd Annual Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Golf Outing out at Prairie Landing in West Chicago. We all know this crew for epic (and I do mean fucking epic) event series, but they actually handle business on the legislative level for state …
It’s a tradition like no other. We would argue that local breweries produce these seasonal styles (märzen & festbier) more than any other beer annually. Oktoberfest is the world’s largest party. After a two year hiatus, the event is back in full swing this year. Oktoberfest in Munich began on …
