Category: Events
Beer events in and out of the Chicago land area
Reinheitsgebot 500th Anniversary
On Saturday, we celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Reinheitsgebot at Prost!, a traditional German beer hall in Lincoln Park. The Reinheitsgebot, which literally translates as “purity order,” is one of the oldest food laws in the world. It was enacted in Bavaria on April 23, 1516 to ensure the …
Begyle and Smoque BBQ Team up for Sold Out Pop-Up Dinner
Pop-up dinners are among the fastest growing trends in the food and beverage industry, having 82% growth in 2014, according to Event Brite. These events appeal to the “experiential diner,” one who “craves not just an amazing meal, but a new and exciting dining experience.” Restaurants and nontraditional venues collaborate …
The Brewery That Conquered The World
Downtown Brooklyn’s First Ever Craft Beer Festival
The 13th Annual Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers
FOBAB 2015 In our humble opinion, this is Chicago’s finest hour. FOBAB is a national competition that offers the widest collection of wood & barrel aged beers available anywhere. UIC Forum was once again home to the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild signature event. This festival is a tradition like no …