Beer events in and out of the Chicago land area
For some time now, I think about the last decade and a half in beer and some of the best parties ever and realize the golden era is behind us. A smashing time is still had, but you quietly compare your real time experience to the apex mountain version of …
The largest independent brewery in the state chose a random Friday evening in March to host the most insane party we’ve seen in quite sometime. Professional Wrestling isn’t something you outgrow. Those chills, that joy you felt as a kid are the same vibes you get at the brewery seeing …
Over in Historic Long Grove, IL is a 17,000 square ft destination taproom with a rustic, industrial farmhouse vibe. Buffalo Creek Brewing at full tilt draws 2500 people to their location for festivals. Recently the decision was made to scale back distributed offerings from 8 down to 3 in part to …
Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s signature event casually transition into a much larger space after a virtual awards ceremony last year. The Credit Union 1 Arena is nearly triple the size of the previous venue, UIC Forum located just a mile south of here. FOBAB had that new car smell in …
Most of us over here became bourbon drinkers because of Goose Island. Their focused relationship with distilleries not only keeps things exciting around the brewhouse, but they feel like collaborations that always have an alluring story to tell. The difference between individual casks can be an informative experience when discussing …
St. Patrick’s Day as we know it is a tradition that began here in the States.. It was started by people who migrated from Ireland. One of the earliest St. Patrick’s Day Parades that we have a record of was in New York City in 1763. That was only four …
