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 …
The festival taster glassware this year was elegant like something you’d find at a beer wedding reception. Under the dim string lighting of the UIC Forum FOBAB delivered the way that it always does. Highlights included Ryan Burk taking gold in Cider/Mead/Perry with Understood In Motion #02. The win makes …
Chicago’s most revered festival returned to UIC Forum for a third consecutive year. Gone were the overhead lights that gave the space a sterile, tradeshow vibe. They were replaced with a warm, globe string light design. The 2016 edition of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s signature event saw Seattle Cider …
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 …
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 …
Another stellar year for local craft beer. There were more events this year than probably ever before. Chicago’s craft beer landscape is constantly evolving, this gives us the opportunity to rediscover this amazing city and its surrounding suburbs one glass at a time. This year’s list has 5 new entries. …
