Beer Reviews
Live music shows hold a place amongst the best things in this world. Typically, you’ll find yourself at a venue with great bands but weak libation options. Same thing goes for beer events containing live bands, fantastic beer surrounds you but the musical acts are soon forgotten. This past Saturday …
While out one night in Chicago, ordering a Three Floyds Gumballhead, I had the thought to do a series of stories on places in Chicago that you may not think of as having good craft beer, or even known existed. Now these are not “beer bars” by any stretch, but …
This is the story of the only 3 day beer festival in Chicago. The scene was the timeless Roman Catholic Church in Old Town. A building that when its tower was completed in 1869 was the tallest building in the city. It was one of only 7 buildings to …
Beer Is Art. I’d like to introduce you to a pair of fellow DePaul Blue Demons, who with their latest project embody that phrase rather nicely. Joseph Mollo & Daniel Manriquez have changed the nature of how and where beer pong is being played with Chippewa Five. Its everything …
Not many times do I get to highlight a beer that was inspired by a dessert. In the case of Black Mission – Installment 3 in the Goose Island Fulton & Wood Series, the crew started their recipe based on the Fig Newton. Patrick, Tim & Gopal have created …
*CBG Jess was on the scene for Delilah’s Lambic & Sour Beer Festival, here is her report. Sometimes it is good to venture outside of your comfort zone. I did just that on Saturday when I attended the Lambic and Sour Beer Festival at Delilah’s. I know very little …
