The Neoccasion: 30 Beers for 60 Minutes

  The Neo Futurists are a collective of wildly productive writers, directors and performers that create ..theater. If you’ve event been to Haymarket Brewery in West Loop you are familiar with their work. The popular Brewpub is home Drinking & Writing Theater, Sean & Steve are both alumni of the …

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5 Rabbit Vida y Muerte Launch

  We have had this beer at 3 awesome events over the last 4 days. Company founders Andres, Issac and Randy are having quite the year as their beers have been critically acclaimed ( 5Lizard winning a gold medal at GABF) and, they have been a huge hit at some …

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Argus London Porter Private Reserve Tasting

  If you’ve never been to 1 of the 3 Ballydoyle Irish Pub locations in the Chicagoland area  it is quite the experience.  I would call it the genuine article, inspired by trips to Ireland by owner Phil Cullen they do a great job balancing entertainment and great food with …

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Kegs For Kids! Chicago 2011

  I always have a great time at this event. Kegs for Kids! is a fundraiser for Peirce Elementary School. Last year at the Metropolis Coffee House Roasting Room, this collaboration between the Friends of Peirce and Hopleaf raised funds for a science lab to be built at the school. …

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