Revolution Brewing will be showing the documentary film "Urban Roots" on Sunday December 11, 2011 from 5PM - 8PM. "Urban Roots" is about the urban farm movement that has been growing in Detroit over the last couple of years. It is an inspiring do...
Revolution Brewing presents Urban Roots for Chicago Community Gardens
Created about 1 year ago
Revolution Brewing will be showing the documentary film "Urban Roots" on Sunday December 11, 2011 from 5PM - 8PM. "Urban Roots" is about the urban farm movement that has been growing in Detroit over the last couple of years. It is an inspiring do...
3rd Annual Goose Island Pig Roast
Created about 1 year ago
Slow Food Chicago presents: 3rd Annual Goose Island Pig Roast
September 11, 2011
2 – 5 p.m.
Goose Island Beer Company
1800 West Fulton Street
Slow Food Chicago’s annual fundraiser is one delicious and rockin’ event that features Slagel Farm...
Beer making kits at their best.
Created over 2 years ago
Home brewing is easy, but it can seem intimidating at first. Checkout this great video from Brooklyn Brew Shop. While your there, you may as well go a head an order some brewing supplies from them.
Or, if your in Chicago like we are, check out our...
More Than Sinks
Created over 2 years ago
Wisconsin is a magical place, a land of cheese, beer, fish fry's and scandinavian women right here in the good ol' US of A. What better way to kick off summer on Memorial Day Weekend than spending it at the Kohler Festival of Beer. Cheese and choc...
BeerHopTacular, June 4th and 5th
Created over 3 years ago
BeerHopTacular kicks off it's first year with craft brew tastings, demonstrations from beer experts, local artisans and home brewers and much more.
Tickets are $45 and the event will include over 200 craft beers from around the US. http://www.beer...
Pictures from World Beer Cup Dinner -- A.K.A. Beer Prom
Created over 3 years ago
I was privileged to attend the World Beer Cup dinner at the Sheraton Hotel, the closing event of the Craft Brewers' Conference and, by all reports, the largest beer dinner EVER. It was SO awesome, it was so awesome it was stupid! Here's some pictu...
Happy EASTER and Craft Brewers' Conference
Created over 3 years ago
By now, I imagine most people who read my blog know my mom passed on March 13. I've just been a little unmotivated to do anything over the minimum since that day. Can't explain it. Then came Easter on April 5th and the week after that was the CRAF...
Mayfest Pig Roast At Paddy Longs.
Created over 3 years ago
Paddy Longs knows their pigs. The place is known for their beer and bacon tastings.
So that's why when I heard they where having a pig roast I knew I would find my way there.
Saturday April 24th and Sunday April 25th Paddy Longs will be roasting a...
Invasion!
Created over 3 years ago
Come and celebrate The Invasion Helles Bock at Small Bar Albany this Wednesday April 21st.
The wonderful folks from Three Floyds and Half Acre are throwing a party from 6pm on. This will be the one opportunity to drink the Three Floyds/H...
Windy City Glass
Created over 3 years ago
The makers market has Chicago based Windy City Glass for sale. Local artist Nick Paul recycles used silk screened bottles into one of a kind drinking glasses.
I have some beautiful Brugge Bottles I've saved so I can cut the tops off and make...
DOGFLOYDAPALOOZA!
Created over 3 years ago
Yep, that's right... it is DogFloydapalooza time again, and I guarantee this will be the best palooza you can possibly attend on a Tuesday in April.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar, DogFloydapalooza is the unofficial kickoff party for the
Happy Hour Time.
Created over 3 years ago
Stone Beer week!
Created over 3 years ago
Fools seldom prosper my foot, Stone brewing will finally hit the Chicago market on April first with a week long celebration.
Stone beer week will take you on a tour of some of Chicago's finest beer bars.
Some of my favorite stops:
4/1 - Hopleaf 7p...
Chili Cook-off & Keg Party
Created over 3 years ago
Thursday April 1st is a big day for Chicago. Not only will we be cautiously opening every can of peanut brittle, but we'll also be trying to take advantage of some of the new spring events.
Dark Lord Day Tickets on sale!
Created over 3 years ago
Get your Dark Lord Day tickets at http://shop.3floyds.com
Rate Beer's beers of spring
Created over 3 years ago
Spring has officially landed here in Chicago, and while you might still be brushing the snow off your windshield, that hasn't kept your local brewery from brewing up your spring favorite.
There's a long list of seasonals out there and sometimes it...
Mom's been in the hospital again, that's why no blogging
Created over 3 years ago
Yeah. That's why. It's not just laziness. My mom's in the hospital, so I've barely been on line, let alone blogging. She is currently on dialysis to try to clear an infection in her blood, and she has been on a respirator since last Thursday. Speaking of St. Patrick's Day
Created over 3 years ago
It’s going to happen. The entire city of Chicago is going to claim it’s Irish roots (my mother’s grandfather’s grandmother immigrated from Galway, I swear!) by drinking terrible beer in inhuman quantities. I say why drink green...
33 Beers beer journal.
Created over 3 years ago
33 Beers Beer journal is an awesome simplistic beer journal made by the good folks at BS Brewing.
The journal affords easy one handed note taking and features a unique and easy to use "flavor wheel", and makes reviewing a beer as simple as checkin...
Scientist finally find hangover cure.
Created over 3 years ago
Scientist have discovered adding oxygen bubbles to booze causes fewer and less intense hangovers. The Oxygen is added the same way you would add Carbon Dioxide to soda, via force oxygenation.
The study also found subjects who imbibed in these drin...
Half Acre is switching to cans!
Created over 3 years ago
Sweet, looks like Half Acre will be ditching it's bottles for the more beer and environmentally friendly cans.
The brewery plans on switching to 16oz 4 packs of tallboys. I can't wait to get my hands on these. Camping just got even more enjoyable....
Here's Pictures!! BRANCH 27 CHIMAY DINNER!
Created over 3 years ago
Yes, indeedy, it was quite a dinner. Last Wednesday, the 24th, we enjoyed a four-course dinner at Branch 27, courses lovingly prepared by Chef John Manion with Chimay beer pairings. We all know about Chimay, right? Chimay beers are brewed under t...
A new day, a new beer to look forward to, and a fond farewell
Created over 3 years ago
Just got word today of the new collaboration beer from two of my favorite local breweries, THREE FLOYDS and HALF ACRE. Looks like it will be called INVASION, looks like it's a Helles Bock. Mmmmmmmm. Helles Bock. Artwork looks amazing! We know noth...Yo Ho Ho, a brewers life for me!
Created over 3 years ago
The The 827-foot long cruise ship AIDAblu has all the amenities. The largest SPA in a cruise ship, six restaurants, ten bars and the worlds first brewery on a cruise ship.
That's right a brewery on a cruise ship. This one of a kind brew...
How to properly Cellar beer.
Created over 3 years ago
Here's a great rundown from hop press on cellaring beers. I've been working on a similar article for socialbite, but wanted to point you at this one in the meantime.
Also if you liked this be sure to check out our barrel aged beers post.
Chimay Dinner at Branch 27
Created over 3 years ago
ooof. too full. Can't post now. I love Chef John Manion. We took some pictures of the Gnocchi and pork sausage and the chocolate tart with the chocolate bacon. I'll get it together for tomorrow.
But in the meantime,
Look out Chicago, Stone's a-comin'
Created over 3 years ago
That's right, Chicago Beerios!! Stone is coming!! We don't know with which distributor they'll be, but one way or another, STONE BREWING WILL AT LONG LAST BE IN CHICAGO!! Yeah, you can tell, I'm a little excited.
In the past, I've picked up bottl...
Avery has a "can" do attitude.
Created over 3 years ago
Canned beer gets a bad rap. Long gone are the days of aluminum or metallic flavor being imparted by low quality cans. In fact, your chances of a quality brew increase when drinking from a pop-top.
You see cans keep out things that beer doesn't lik...
Barrel aged beer for the rest of us.
Created over 3 years ago
I've always wanted to do a home brew barrel aged beer. Aged oak barrels can impart so many great characteristics like rich vanilla flavors and delightfully dry tannins - not to mention leaving behind the "spirits" of their former h...
What did you do at work today? I saw a big celebrity!
Created over 3 years ago
I love my job. I share some of the best beers in the world with some of the best bars, restaurants, and yes, retail stores in the country. It is pretty cool. Every Monday and Thursday, I have the privilege of visiting The Publican and working with...
New Holland Embossed Bottles -- get 'em while you can!
Created over 3 years ago
Who's excited about the Tim Burton ALICE IN WONDERLAND movie? I am!! It is my all-time favorite story, can't even tell you how many times I've read the original stories. And Tim Burton is one of my favorite directors. So tonight, I am enjoying a b...
Finally the gingers get some love.
Created over 3 years ago
Half Acre's Ginger Twin red IPA will be officially available this Friday in growler form, bottles soon to follow.
The best part is all gingers will get a discount.
From the site:
*Anyone with God given red hair will be granted an 8% discount...
An Icehouse for the new millenium.
Created over 3 years ago
Hot on the heals of Schorschbrau's Schorschbock 40, Brewdog has reclaimed their world's strongest beer title (formerly held by tactical nuclear penguin) with their " Brewdog's argument that it's trying to...
FLOSSMOOR STATION SING THIS SONG, DOO DAH, DOO DAH
Created over 3 years ago
I have a new bunch of friends!! Our team went out to FLOSSMOOR STATION BREWERY, in historic Flossmoor, Illinois, natch, and oh man, did I have a good time! We met and hung out and drank beers with Brian and Richard, the brewers; Sandy the Market...
Mystery Beer, are you ready for your mystery beer . . . (to the tune of Mystery Date)
Created over 3 years ago
The NEW, TOP SECRET, MYSTERY beer from Founder's Brewing, out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is called NEMESIS. Why? Of what or who is it the nemesis? With what does this beer have an adversarial relationship? Boring, everyday beer? Maybe.
Nemesis is...
A Wealth of Beer Information...
Created over 3 years ago
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild website is full of all sorts of great information, not the least of which is their calendar of upcoming events. A couple great highlights are:
- Saturday March 6th - Day and Night of the Living Ales, Chicago -...
Somthin' is a brewin' between 3 Floyds and Half Acre!
Created over 3 years ago
Just got this exclusive sneak peek at an upcoming 3 Floyds / Half Acre collaboration beer! Keep your eyes posted here for more exclusive info.
Can't wait to pour this one... Let us know what you think in the comments!
Build a better beer glass.
Created over 3 years ago
For safety reasons the British Design Council requested a redesign of the classic pint glass. The idea being to cut down on broken glasses and shards from them, Designbridge stepped up to the challenge.
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And let us not forget the one and only original Goose Island Clybourn
Created over 3 years ago
I am so excited about REVOLUTION BREWING. I mean, who isn't, in the beer community here in Chicago? But in all the excitement, leave us not forget our old dear friend GOOSE ISLAND CLYBOURN. I stopped by there today in hopes of seeing some old frie...
“Every generation needs a new revolution.” - Thomas Jefferson
Created over 3 years ago
What can I say about Revolution brewing? Well let's start with full disclosure, us here at SocialBite are close to many involved and have been looking forward to this for a long time.
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I SAY I WANT A REVOLUTION! I WANT IT NOW!
Created over 3 years ago
Yeah, I'm cool. Want to know how cool I am? I got invited to a pre-opening party for Revolution Brewing!! I know. Super cool.
Jim Cibak, the brewmaster, and I met several years ago at the Goose Island Beer Academy at the Clybourn pub. We bonded ov...
SYTYCD
Created over 3 years ago
It's Melissa and Evan!! I love Evan. Although Brandon will probably beat him.
Created over 3 years ago
Hmmmm. Where's my photos? There.
Did you know? I love beer
Created over 3 years ago
What am I drinking tonight? Great Lakes Grassroots Saison. It tastes like an asparagus lambic, if that makes sense to you. Strangely enough, I do NOT like asparagus. As in, I won't order food if it comes with asparagus. But I like this beer. Also,...
Malty lager, white lager, hoppy lager. . .
Created over 3 years ago
Do you know what I love about my job? Well, plenty, but right now, I am thinking specifically of how much I am learning every day about tastes and smells. For example, the Coney Island line of lagers . . . Today, I was at Twisted Spoke, talking to...IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Created over 3 years ago
Thursday is my birthday.
I Heart The Publican
Created over 3 years ago
Last night was the New Holland Brewer's Dinner at The Publican. I mean, really. Is it strange to be in love with a restaurant? I mean, of course my family and my beloved cats take precedence over my relatively new love affair, but if you have the...New Glarus Spotted Cow
Created over 3 years ago
I had New Glarus Spotted Cow on Sunday. Also Crack'd Wheat. Jealous?
Just a quiet night with a Golden Cap and a Bad Cat
Created over 3 years ago
That's right, I'm drinking a New Holland Golden Cap Saison.It's only available for a couple more months now, and it is light and refreshing and delicious and complex all at the same time. My artsy photo of it was not especially successful. The art...
Today, I could use some shelter . . . so I'm having a Shelter Pale Ale
Created over 3 years ago
Tonight, we went to Indiana for my stepdad Bill's retirement party. He is retiring from BP (formerly Amoco) oil refinery after 25-ish years of work. BP stands for British Petroleum, and coincidentally it also stands for my stepdad, whose name is B...Julie & Julia, and a Saturday without plans
Created over 3 years ago
Last night, we went to Brasserie Jo, a local French bistro which is part of the considerable Lettuce Entertain You group of restaurants, after which we went to see JULIE AND JULIA, the film based on the book and blog of the same name, and Julia Ch...
A beautiful beer with which to end the week, and a shout-out to my buddies
Created over 3 years ago
Tonight, many of my beer colleagues are on their way to the lovely burg of Madison, Wisconsin for the Great Taste of the Midwest. I wish I could be there, but 'twas not to be, not this year. While I am holding down the Chicago fort, I send much lo...IF you live in Chicago -- GET TICKETS TO SPRING AWAKENINGS!
Created over 3 years ago
Tonight, we went to see Spring Awakenings, which is a Broadway musical here on tour. For those who have not heard of it, it won a Tony award, I forget which one. It is a play from the late 1800's which has been adapted and added songs by Duncan Sh...I'm in the mood for something old and fruity!
Created over 3 years ago
I'm having an ECHT KRIEKENBIER from the lovely small family brewery of Verhaeghe. For the most part, this little brewery supplies oud bruin and pilsners to the locals in Vichte, Belgium. They do a variety of oud bruins and flemish sour ales. Echt...
Every once in a GREAT while . . . I drink beer that I don't sell.
Created over 3 years ago
It's a lazy Sunday. I am so excited to finally have had a lazy Sunday!! Seems like it's been weeks since we had a day with nothing we had to do. So, we had a little breakfast at SVEA -- I had a Swedish Tease, which is two eggs, bacon, and a Swedis...So proud of my SUESSICAL THE MUSICAL friends
Created over 3 years ago
It's a veritable art gallery! Today, I saw two performances of SUESSICAL JR. at the Towle Theater in Hammond. It is a broadway musical condensed and simpified so that younger perfomers can learn it and put it up in a relatively short time. As in,...
DRAGON'S MILK
Created over 3 years ago
I love, LOVE New Holland Dragon's Milk. Had a lovely evening with friends last night, played some board games and some Wii, watched Saturday Night Live, and drank a Dragon's Milk. It's the perfect beer for a relaxing winter night. It's dark, comp...
Oh my God, I am the world's crappiest blogger
Created over 3 years ago
Does it mean I'm drunk when it takes me three tries to type "crappiest" in the title line? I went to IN FINE SPIRITS tonight. I love to go to HOPLEAF and IN FINE SPIRITS. Why? I can park my car and stagger home and have not a worry in the world. I...I love Lost Abbey
Created over 3 years ago
I don't always wax poetic about a beer I don't sell, but I LOVE LOST ABBEY BEERS. Went to Hopleaf tonight, always a good idea, and discovered they have Lost Abbey Angel's Share on draft. Angel's Share is a strong ale aged in oak barrels which prev...GREEN GROCER TASTING, TUESDAY OCTOBER 20
Created over 3 years ago
Got a tasting going on tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20 at Green Grocer Chicago, 1402 West Grand Ave. at Noble. We're gonna taste out some New Holland brews. Have you been there? You should go. Tons of organic, local, sustainable food and plenty of e...What good is sitting alone in your room?
Created over 3 years ago
When you could come to BRASSERIE JO tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 14th. METROMIX is hosting a Beer Gala from 6 - 8 pm!! LOADS of great breweries are bringing some of their best brews! Come out to Brasserie Jo, come hear the music play. Life i...Movin' and Shakin', mostly Shakin'
Created over 3 years ago
Good things are happening in Chicago Beer Land!! Just set up the Chicago Beer Girl fan page on Facebook, and already have 38 "fans" (sure, it doesn't sound like much to you, but come on, in just eight hours???? Not bad!!). Also, went down the stre...BIRTHDAY PRESENTS!!!
Created over 3 years ago
Goodness, I certainly did have a wonderful birthday!! I got lovely beers from friends AND the awesome Wrigley Field original silkscreens pictured below from Spels. They are created by a process of collaging original designs onto canvas and are han...
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT PART 2
Created over 3 years ago
Thursday is my birthday. Thank you for my present, Brad Fuller.
The DAY IS NIGH
Created over 3 years ago
Okay, it's a little early, but can I please be excited about DARK LORD DAY??? I am, already. It's sad.
DARK LORD DAY IS APRIL 24th!! SATURDAY!! Clear your calendar, book your room at the local Marriott (there's one right there by the hospital), o...
Beer Advocate's Beer in review.
Created over 3 years ago
Beer Advocate's Beer in review issue is out with some awesome news.
Looks like Indiana's 3floyds brewing (a friend of socialbites). Has placed quite handsomely with both their Dark Lord Imperial Stout and Dreadnaught IPA.
Couldn't find anything on...
Quick Peek - Old Town Social
Created over 3 years ago
So, my wife and I were out running some errands and I was starting to get pretty cranky. It was Saturday and anyone that knows me knows that I hate to drive anywhere on Saturday. Traffic (my arch enemy) is bad enough during the week and now I was...
3 Floyd's tops RateBeer's 2010 Best of.
Created over 3 years ago
3 Floyds Brewery took the number one spot in RateBeer's Best Brewers of 2010 list.
If you aren't familiar with 3 Floyds it's time you should be. With a wide gamut of bold and traditional styles, these beers are a foodie's dream.
Other n...
M'Lady Matilda: A Love Letter
Created over 3 years ago
My Dearest,
Shall I ever be able to adequately articulate my passion for you? I must try lest my heart explode from holding it in. I will let Aeros guide my pen, Aphrodite move my words and myself, the mere mortal, feel the pain of a p...
Minhas Creek threatened over "Boxer Lager"
Created over 3 years ago
In picking a name like "Boxing Lager" I'm sure the last thing Minhas Creek Brewing expected was controversy, But that's exactly what they got last December when the AGCO sent them a letter about their dastardly choice of nouns.
The compl...
Ommegang promises a new bear every other month.
Created over 3 years ago
Ommegang's new brewing strategy is going to see them introducing six new beers this year.
Styles include a Belgian-style pale ale, a trippel, a sour and a Scotch ale.
Also worth noting that they'll be aging many of their high gravity series in oak...
Re-usable 6 Pack
Created over 3 years ago
This re-usable sixpack holder looks like the perfect thing for bringing multiple beers to the next shin-dig.
I wonder how well it holds up with large format beers in it?