Beer Reviews
Beer is an epic partner for food, in fact beer pairs with food in a way that wine never will. The complex flavor profiles, aromas, and recipes in craft beer make for a marriage with dishes better than most of us will ever have. Some breweries understand that and …
Brew Ho Ho is the 3rd installment in a series of events that shines a spotlight on the awesome homebrew scene in the city. I had heard of many of these brew crews before, it was nice to try all their offerings in one day. Homebrewing is …
The Whole Foods in Lincoln Park is the best in the city. This location is the only one in the Midwest that includes its own pub (the 1550 bar) and, it is also home to the insanely talented Chef Won Kim. Every month in the Lifestyle Kitchen on the upper …
Seeing Chicago through the lens of a guided tour is a great way to rediscover the city. Throw in fresh, local beer and a group of excited Chicagoans .. and this excursion quickly turns into something of a traveling party! This was the experience just moments after boarding the Chicago …
As winter’s icy grip envelops the Chicago area with winds and heavy snowfall, sightings of Great Divide’s Legendary Yeti Imperial Stout and its three siblings begin to permeate the air. Driven by our thirst for this robust imperial stout we strap our snowshoes on and make the trek to The Bavarian Lodge for …
As we headed up a downtown elevator for a Tenth and Blake party featuring Terrapin Beer Company, we couldn’t shake the feeling something was wrong. Was this award-winning craft beer outfit being sold? Tenth and Blake recently acquired a 25% minority stake in Georgia-based Terrapin. The craft …
