At Thornton Distilling Co., the oldest standing brewery in Illinois becomes a destination for modern spirits and slow craftsmanship. The air feels different in Thornton. Step below street level into the limestone cellar at Thornton Distilling Co., and the temperature drops; the light softens to a mossy green. There’s a …
What Guinness has created on West Kinzie isn’t just another taproom — it’s a destination brewery in the truest sense. The space hums with the layered personality of Chicago itself: industrial yet intimate, global yet grounded. Every course, every pour, is an invitation to linger — to taste history, craft, …
Beer God Marty Scott and Top 5 Dead or Alive Brewmaster Jim Cibak return with the October Revolution Deep Woods Lineup. At the heart of the series is the glorious, oatmeal stout powerhouse Deth’s Tar, a beer both criminally underrated and endlessly beloved by those who chase its balance of …
•BCS Cherries Jubilee Stout •BCS Chocolate Praline Stout •BCS Proprietor’s Stout (Baklava) •BCS Double Barrel Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Stout •BCS Parker’s Heritage Reserve Stout Every autumn, the release of BCS marks a time honored ritual in the beer world—a seasonal pilgrimage into the depths of tradition and bold steps into …
Chicago’s Oldest Brewery Pays Homage To The Forgotten Force That Shaped the City.. In a city where civic pride runs deeper than visitors will ever understand , Goose Island Beer Company has once again captured our attention for a limited engagement —this time, for a summer release. River Bird, the …
As if we needed more reasons to love Chicago’s premier brewer/ distillery. Maplewood has decided to expand patio seating and renovate kitchen operations just in time for summer. There were always popup guests and that toaster oven pizza option behind the bar, but this is a full overhaul of the …
