Beer Reviews
“teach the bourgeois, and rock the boulevard”–Public Enemy, 1988 It was the release party for a beer whose name was inspired by the DJ of one of the best groups in hip hop history, I mean really, where else would I be on a tuesday night? City Provisions is …
You know that old adage “if I won the lottery I would [fill-in-the-blank-with-your-wildest-hopes-and-dreams]?” Well, that happened to the Kainz family in May 2000 when Joe Kainz, the patriarch, won approximately $90 million. But, contrary to popular belief, they did not say, “Hey, let’s open a brewery!” The Wild Onion Brewing …
The Chicago Beer Society is the oldest beer appreciation group in this fine town of ours, bringing together beer lovers for good times since 1977. The team responsible awesome events like The Chicagoland Brewpub Shootout and The Night of the Living Ales closes out the summer in style at …
If you dont know about 5 Rabbit Cerveceria they are a true Chicago original. The country’s 1st ever Latin microbrewery, locally produced they proudly incorporate flavors into their beers that make for a very unique experience. For example their soon to be released, tap only Oktoberfest offering – Vida y …
(he said.. Nik) It was cool to see a tap list dedicated to only Chicagoland beers..all 26 taps. With a name like the ‘Local Tap Takeover’ we had to swing by and ended up having a very festive summer evening. Soon as I get there, I see former Goose Island …
Hidden away in the historic Pullman District of Chicago is a growing brewery that many of you may not know about, Argus Brewery. Well this is about to change as this 2 year old brewery is carving their way into the Chicago beer market. The Argus Brewery itself has a …
