2nd Annual Itasca Beer Fest

We had a chance to check out the Itasca Beer Fest this year. It’s held in the lobby of the spacious Holiday Inn on Irving Park Rd. Got there right when the festival was about to open and a small line was forming. Those who purchased tickets ahead of time …

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Head 2 Head (Round 1)

We teamed up with Marty Nachel, the author of such books as: Beer across America, Beer for Dummies, and Homebrewing for Dummies, to bring you a new Video Series. Head to Head. In each Round of the series we will be blind taste testing 2 beers and giving our thoughts …

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Midwest Brewers Fest – Round 3

This year was another great weather day out in Plainfield at the riverfront. Not sure who these guys paid off but so far 3/3, each year has been an incredible Summer day. Continuing the trend of improvements each year they have done it again this year. The first noticeable change …

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