Some of the city’s best events are the result of a bar’s passion and enthusiasm for insane tap lists. Fountainhead, in particular, has been hosting a series of events each with a different theme. Their most recent, named “It Might Get Wild,” filled the taps with wild and sour beers. …
What’s not to love about homebrewing? There’s a level of appreciation you for gain from making beer that’s completely different from just purchasing it. Not to mention, Brew days are a great excuse go deep into your collection. I sometimes enjoy a few w the gang from Early Burd …
Did the Chi Beer Festival suck? That was the 1st question many of my friends asked me this past weekend. Is it a candidate for my annual list of the 12 most awesome beer festivals in Chicago? …probably not. It may have been less than optimal for craft …
When I heard that one of the country’s highest rated craft breweries was hosting a beer symposium in the far north burbs, I actually thought it was a joke. In fact our Facebook page initially marked the post as spam on our wall, and automatically hid the entry. Aside …
The tale of Goose Island is so much deeper than Honkers Ale, Matilda and 312. They are the most innovative collection of brewers this town has ever seen. Events like Stout Fest is where they really bring the thunder, the party showcased 12+ Chicagoland breweries and 1 special, …
For those keeping score at home, this is my 47th article for CBG. This is, however, the 1st time I’ve followed the same crew for days around town for a beer launch. Argus Brewery is just steps away from the city’s historic Pullman neighborhood; it’s about 15 miles south …
It was a cold, windy night as my girlfriend and I made the trek across Roosevelt to the South Loop Binny’s. This Binny’s is a little different because it has a tasting room on-site. While the bar is usually stocked with great craft beers, at the Beer Social being hosted …
There are very few occurrences that could actually persuade me to travel to Wrigleyville; perhaps the occasional Cubs game with out-of-town guests or watching a friend perform on the stage at iO. But I rarely make it to this northeast neighborhood of Chicago since its reputation as a frat boy …
