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14/09/2023

Heading north of the cheese curtain to Milwaukee? Here are some great beer tours to check out:

From the best brewery tours for families to where you can learn the most about beer, here are five brewery tours to check out in Milwaukee.

11/09/2023

Here's a good article on Burning Bush Brewery in Chicago's North Center neighborhood.

Brent Raska, the founder of Burning Bush Brewery, is used to getting questions about how he went from the pastor of a small church to the head of a North Side brewery. But he has found one common thread: community.

09/09/2023

Have you tried Athletic beer, the biggest N.A. brand?

Nonalcoholic beers used to be a lowly punch line—until Athletic Brewing Company came along and transformed the whole industry. Here’s the story of how, in just a few short years, its cofounders built a modern $60 million brand.

07/09/2023

“Raccoons are funny and clever … and they like beer,” Berthold Langenhorst of the German Nature Conservation Association (NABU), said.

Raccoons are raiding kitchens, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage in the process, and even stealing a few cans of beer for the road.

05/09/2023

The Chicago Brew Pass is here! Participants can visit various city breweries to obtain prizes. Best part: it is free!

Chicago is home to an epic craft beer scene, featuring everything from experimental microbreweries to some of the biggest names in brewing. And now you…

01/09/2023

Happy Labor Day Weekend! The U.S. is #17 on the per capita beer rankings; we are going to try to bump it up a little bit this holiday.

In this article, we are going to discuss the 20 countries that drink the most beer per capita. You can skip our detailed analysis of the global beer market, the largest beer producer in the world, and the current state of the American beer market, and go directly to 5 Countries that Drink the Most [...

31/08/2023

We had an awesome time at on a recent Sun & Suds tour!
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13/08/2023

On a macro level, beer is has been fading compared to other beverages. :(

The brew was once king of all beverages, but times are changing.

10/08/2023

"A man named Don Carlos Berry brewed “Berry’s Beer” starting in 1836 in a log cabin at the site, according to information compiled by Thornton historian Debbie Lamoureux. German immigrant John Bielfeldt acquired the land and built a brewery in 1857, and a brewing tradition was maintained there for nearly a century, for a while in defiance of federal law."

Andy Howell, a founder of Thornton Distilling Co., says an underground mineral spring near Thorn Creek is a source of clean, cold mineral water that attracted immigrants who brewed beer.

09/08/2023

Middle Brow Beer Co. is Chicago's first natural winery.

The Logan Square operation now addition threatens the sacred combo of beer and pizza

08/08/2023

Our wallets feel a little lighter after buying beers these days. Our friends at WBEZ try to find out why:

Across summer festivals and live events, everyone seems to be complaining about sticker shock at the beer tent — $63 for a six-pack of Busch, anyone?

07/08/2023

Did you see Ed Sheeran dishing dogs at Chicago staple Weiner's Circle before his concert?

Ed Sheeran surprised his fans by serving hot dogs at the Weiners Circle in Chicago before his show at Soldier Field. Read to find out details

05/08/2023

"Oktsoberfest" - featuring non-alcoholic beer and N.A. cocktails - will be premiering at the Lincoln Park Zoo on September 17th.

The inaugural sober fest will feature nonalcoholic beer, cocktails, polka music and brats in partnership with Chicago AF and the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center.

04/08/2023

Happy 90th Birthday Jeppson's Malort!

Malört gets its bitter taste from wormwood, a plant also used to make absinthe.

03/08/2023

Beer "Nerds" are welcome at Rabid Brewing in Homewood in the South Suburbs!

South suburban Homewood, Illinois is home to Rabid Brewing, a mythology-inspired brewery that the founders say is meant to be a welcoming place for people who might not stereotypically fit into the brewery scene.

02/08/2023

Here are some great rooftops to check out in Chicago!

Sip on cocktails or mocktails and bask in the sunlight at these rooftop hotspots with skyline vistas and Lake Michigan views.

02/08/2023

"The findings, gathered by travel experts Travelbag, analysed the average cost of a beer, Instagram hashtag data, as well as the average temperature in summer across 100 cities worldwide to reveal the best places for a beer this season. The top three shows that Chicago ranks as the world’s best city to have a pint, followed by Hanoi and Jakarta."

The 10 best cities in the world for beer lovers has been collated revealing the locations that serve up great beer alongside good weather.

26/07/2023

Hazy fans, a new yeast just dropped:

A yeast gene that assists in amplifying beer’s haze has been discovered by the research and development team at Omega Yeast Labs.

25/07/2023

Non-alcoholic beer and other booze has come a long way. Now, an N.A. beer and bottle shop is opening in West Town.

The shop will feature non-alcoholic beer, wine, cocktails, aperitifs and more. Owners Adriana Gaspar and Hector Diaz plan to host frequent events at the West Town space.

24/07/2023

Back 50 years ago, Mike Royko staged a beer fest. “America’s beer tastes as if it is brewed through a horse,” Royko wrote. They are staging one again...my money is on the U.S. this time.

The event marks 50 years since the legendary columnist staged a beer tasting among friends to prove domestic beers are trash — but craft brewing in America has come a long way since then.

21/07/2023

"Several years from now, however, if scientists at the Oregon Hatchery Research Center have their way, some chinook salmon will be chasing a very different scent: the rich, beery bouquet of brewer’s yeast. The alluring aroma of ale is a bid to solve a sticky conservation conundrum: How do you get hatchery-reared salmon to come home?"

Hatchery-raised salmon tend to stray from home. The smell of brewer’s yeast could help lure them back.

20/07/2023

Patio season is in full swing! Here are 44 Chicago patios to get your summer on:

Chicago summers are perfect for patio meals and drinks, and we've got a list tailored to your needs, from dog-friendly spots to breweries and restaurants with outdoor space.

19/07/2023

Congrats to Chicago's Funkytown Brewery for winning the Samuel Adams Brewing and Business Experienceship competition!

The founders of Chicago’s Funkytown Brewery went from brewing beer in a garage to winning the national brewing competition.

18/07/2023

A very sad event: Anchor Brewing, considered by most to be the start of the craft beer revolution in the U.S. when it was purchased by Fritz Maytag in 1965, is shutting down.

Anchor was a trailblazer of craft beers in the 1970s. It said it would close after years of declining sales.

29/06/2023

Chicago's Very Own Golden Lager, brewed by Brewing to mark the 100th anniversary of WGN radio's 100th anniversary last year, is back for a limited time.

Doug Hurst, Owner / Brewer, Metropolitan Brewing, joins John Williams to talk about the re-release of ‘Chicago’s Very Own’ Golden Lager! The tasty summer beer is available at Metr…

28/06/2023

🫤"Spirits revenue market share grew from 28.7% in 2000 to 42.1% in 2022, surpassing beer for the first time ever, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Beer holds a 41.9% market share, it said."

The spirits industry is overcoming economic headwinds to keep up with changing consumer preferences and demands.

28/06/2023

South Suburbanites: Tinley Park has an Ale Trail Trolley on Wednesday nights! Featuring Sip. wine bar, Flipside Brewing The Open Bottle Tinley Park Hailstorm Brewing Co. Soundgrowler Brewing Co. Hillgrove Tap - Tinley Park and soon to be Banging Gavel

A new summertime trolley is traveling Tinley Park roads as part of a village effort to connect residents and visitors with its independently-owned craft breweries and wine bars.

26/06/2023

Home Run pizza is selling a beer flavored pizza at Wrigley this summer. Has anyone tried it?

The Cubs will have a new menu item for fans at the ballpark in 2023.

24/06/2023

I tried chicha in a back alley sold by an old woman in a small town in Peru that I think was chewed, but new non-chewed versions are being brewed. Definitely an interesting style!

Chicha, the original corn-based beer of South America, comes with a long history full of twists and turns.

23/06/2023

BBQing this weekend? Here's some ideas for some delicious beer pairings.

Summer is here and that means fire up the grill, get the cooler full of delicious brews and head outside for a fun beer and food pairing you can do right at home.