The 12 Most Awesome Chicagoland Events of 2012

Honorable Mention)  The Umpteenth Annual Chicago Beer Society Picnic It’s at the same ole place,  same old time every year. What it represents for me is the best way to end the summer festival season. The oldest beer appreciation group in the city knows how to party. The picnic also …

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Chicago’s Own 5 Rabbit Cerveceria

  This is as unique a brewery as there is in Chicago.  Recently 5 Rabbit Cerveceria opened the doors to its beautiful Bedford Park facility for a housewarming of sorts. A friendly private gathering that included a brewery tour, as well as a reception with Latin inspired cuisine to celebrate …

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It Might Get Kuhl

Over the past year or so Fountainhead has become one of my favorite bars in Chicago. A big part of that reason is Phil Kuhl, who served as Fountainhead’s beer director/manager. Phil is moving on from Fountainhead and into a role as a Craft Beer Specialist for Wirtz Beverage. This …

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The Rockit & Finch TasteIT Insider Dinner

  What’s not to love about Rockit Bar and Grill in River North. NFL Sundays event series in the lounge upstairs? Check! Rockit Burger voted by Good Morning America as Best in the Nation? Double Check! A stylish, modern design featuring sculptures by local artists? Indeed!!  Many would describe Rockit …

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The 2nd Annual Great Punk’n Party

    This past Monday, Fountainhead hosted its 2nd Annual Great Punk’n Party. The night was a blend of both punk and pumpkin. The menu featured a wide assortment of pumpkin beers in addition to pumpkin dishes, such as pumpkin coconut chili bisque and braised lamb with roasted pumpkin. Audio/visual entertainment …

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Credentials

Nkosi White | 3700 W McLean | Chicago | 312-550-6168 | nkosio@chicagobeergeeks.com   About Me: Ambassador of Chicago Craft Beer Culture, Beverage Consultant, Event Coordinator and Social Media Manager. Roles and Experiences listed below. Please select one of the links in bold for more information.       Chicago Beer …

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