The tale of Goose Island is so much deeper than Honkers Ale, Matilda and 312. They are the most innovative collection of brewers this town has ever seen. Events like Stout Fest is where they really bring the thunder, the party showcased 12+ Chicagoland breweries and 1 special, …
For those keeping score at home, this is my 47th article for CBG. This is, however, the 1st time I’ve followed the same crew for days around town for a beer launch. Argus Brewery is just steps away from the city’s historic Pullman neighborhood; it’s about 15 miles south …
It was a cold, windy night as my girlfriend and I made the trek across Roosevelt to the South Loop Binny’s. This Binny’s is a little different because it has a tasting room on-site. While the bar is usually stocked with great craft beers, at the Beer Social being hosted …
There are very few occurrences that could actually persuade me to travel to Wrigleyville; perhaps the occasional Cubs game with out-of-town guests or watching a friend perform on the stage at iO. But I rarely make it to this northeast neighborhood of Chicago since its reputation as a frat boy …
As many of you know the closing ceremonies for Chicago Beer Week ’12 will once again be at Revolution Brewing. This year’s party wont be at the pub, but at their brand spankin’ new canning facility near Belmont & Kedzie. What once was home to the old Stroh’s Brewing Company …
We’ve had this night marked on the calendar for a while. Hopslam is one of Bell’s most beloved ales and one of my personal favorites. Since Hackney’s had Chicago’s only Hopslam firkin and a killer tap list of other Bell’s beers, we made sure to be at this special event. …
As you probably know, I write a little blog called Girls Like Beer Too. This isn’t some shameless plug (well, maybe a little); it is pertinent to the plot of this post. Late last week it was brought to my attention that Jake Melnick’s was hosting a Valentine’s Day event …
If you are anything like us, you want to enjoy this holiday without being associated with sub par beverages. We here at CBG consulted with Brands Manager Anthony Norkus from the city’s oldest distributor Louis Glunz Beer Inc to bring you some last minute beer centric ideas for …
