The Gods Must Be Crazy

  This was so much more than a beer dinner, it was experimental archeology. An affair that saw scientists, beer geeks, archeologists and even PBS Channel 11 all gather in Lincoln Square for the most interesting perspective on the history of beer that we have ever seen. Great Lakes Brewing …

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The 3rd Annual Great Punk’n Party

This past Tuesday was Fountainhead’s 3rd Annual Great Punk’n Party, the Fountainhead’s tribute to the pumpkin.  I had a great time at last year’s event so I made sure to hit this one up again.This year they had plenty of pumpkin beer, pumpkin cocktails, and even a pumpkin carving contest. …

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Sarsaparilla Six Stout @ City Provisions

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 …

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