Blogging about beer comes with the expectation that you’ll frequently receive emails from marketers that include press releases, event invites and general attempts at generating buzz around whatever product or infographic a company might be trying to push. I respond in a selective manner mostly because there’s a lot of junk and people looking to… Continue reading The Amazing Sonic Beer Foamer
Category: Stories
Get behind the scene stories about Chicago’s new breweries, current breweries and perspective on the craft beer industry in the Midwest.
The Tale of Citizen Cider and the Dynamic Duo
Citizen Cider out of Burlington, Vermont has humble beginnings much like others in the brewing and cider industry have told. Three friends, Kris Nelson, Bryan Holmes and Justin Heilenbach began pressing apples in Kris’ barn on nights and weekends, which would then ferment in his basement. After toiling away at their hobby for some time,… Continue reading The Tale of Citizen Cider and the Dynamic Duo
On IPA Day, Cheers to Half Acre Beer
For some reason, I felt compelled to write something about IPA Day this year. I came up with a couple of ideas, but none of them felt like it was worth putting to text, because what hasn’t been written about IPAs that I could possibly say? I couldn’t let the idea of writing something themed… Continue reading On IPA Day, Cheers to Half Acre Beer
Berghoff Set to Take Off
It’s not uncommon to see a new name on the shelves of any specialty beer and liquor store these days. It seems like each time I go to grab some beer, a new brewery is staring me in the face waiting to be tested. With so many breweries trying to stake their claim in an… Continue reading Berghoff Set to Take Off
Real Women of Craft Beer
Chicago Craft Beer Week is upon us and as we all look over the official schedule, make our game plans and prepare our livers, take a moment to think about what a week long event such as CCBW means: The rising popularity of craft beer is no longer a secret or an underground movement. People… Continue reading Real Women of Craft Beer
Game On at Headquarters Beercade
Playing video games has always been something I enjoyed doing. Who doesn’t remember playing Mario Brothers for hours as a kid or stomping your feet furiously on a power pad trying to win the 400 hurdles in Track and Field? As an adult (I use this term loosely), I still enjoy a good round of… Continue reading Game On at Headquarters Beercade