Beer Reviews
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 …
The scene was the Volcano Room..its the upstairs concert space at The Bottom Lounge on the Near West Side. The idea to have a beer festival with free shuttle service to the sold out String Cheese Incident concert was brilliant. Kyle’s Brewfest Chicago served as a pre-game of sorts before …
One of the best delicatessens in the city is slowly becoming one of my favorite places to enjoy amazing small batch craft beer collaborations. City Provisions in Ravenswood is run by chef, brewer, entrepreneur Cleetus Friedman. Cleet’s latest creation is a wonderful stout made with Madagascar vanilla beans and sarsaparilla(one …
There will always be a part of me that appreciates the craft beer movement for embracing their social responsibilities. Friends of McPherson threw a holiday party/ silent auction to support their cause and, invited one of Chicago’s newest breweries Lake Effect Brewing to participate in the festivities. The team …
