“We Only Have Five Hours to Drink!” This was deemed the quote of the day after it was sarcastically shouted towards the many festival attendees that rushed towards the entrance of The Great Taste of the Midwest this past Saturday at 1PM sharp. I was fortunate enough to attend this …
Acre used to be the old Charlie’s Ale House..yes the same Charlie’s that has a location at Navy Pier. A place with an ok, some would even say less than desirable beer list but was a very popular neighborhood hangout in Andersonville. Let’s be honest when your in the same …
This past week at a seemingly unsuspecting building out in the western suburb of Lisle, there was an invasion of the beer variety. While I’m sure many people didn’t even know this invasion was taking place about 200 or so Beer Geeks sure did. This invasion took place at The …
Not long ago in the city of Wheaton you could have been arrested for possessing alcohol within city limits. In fact as recently as 2001 this town was a dry area. In celebration of this municipality embracing the joy and camaraderie of good libations, they decided to close 2 downtown …
Its not everyday you get to open a 128$ bottle of beer..one of the most intense beers on the planet at 41% ABV. Or the prequel to that icon; a stout that comes in at a viscous 32%….but this wasnt just another saturday afternoon. It was our first ever tasting, …
One of the Chicago spots we love is Sheffield’s in the Lakeview Neighborhood. On the corner of Sheffield and School it would appear to be a small little bar from the outside and even by first glance when you walk in. This is very deceiving as there are 2 additional …
In 18 short months Argus Brewery has made quite the name for itself. The father/son team has been at just about every local beer fest and last week started the 1st in a series of Private Reserve Events in the northwest burbs at The Ballydoyle Irish Pub. Ballydoyle Owner Phil …
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