Beer Reviews
As we headed up a downtown elevator for a Tenth and Blake party featuring Terrapin Beer Company, we couldn’t shake the feeling something was wrong. Was this award-winning craft beer outfit being sold? Tenth and Blake recently acquired a 25% minority stake in Georgia-based Terrapin. The craft …
The scene was the Volcano Room..its the upstairs concert space at The Bottom Lounge on the Near West Side. The idea to have a beer festival with free shuttle service to the sold out String Cheese Incident concert was brilliant. Kyle’s Brewfest Chicago served as a pre-game of sorts …
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 …
There will always be a part of me that appreciates the craft beer movement for embracing their social responsibilities. Friends of McPherson threw a holiday party/ silent auction to support their cause and, invited one of Chicago’s newest breweries Lake Effect Brewing to participate in the festivities. The team …
This year marks 25 years for one of Illinois’ craft beer meccas – Bavarian Lodge in Lisle. What better a way to closeout this milestone than to have a 20 tap takeover by none other than Three Floyds Brewing Co, arguably the best and most consistent brewery in the …
