It’s been a long time since 1856 when the Roundhouse opened to facilitate the railways in Aurora, Illinois. After more than 100 years of locomotive repair, maintenance, and pioneering the Westward expansion of the freight system, the shop closed down in 1974 only to go abandoned until 1995 when Walter Payton purchased the building, turning… Continue reading Two Brothers Roundhouse in a Nutshell
Category: Stories
Get behind the scene stories about Chicago’s new breweries, current breweries and perspective on the craft beer industry in the Midwest.
An Opportunist’s Weekend in Beer
As another weather system dumped roughly six inches of snow on the Chicagoland area during the evening rush hour Friday night, I contemplated what my weekend might entail as I sat in long lines of traffic. I received my first shipment from the Craft Beer Club during the week and hoped to sample each kind,… Continue reading An Opportunist’s Weekend in Beer
Digging The District
The last time I was in Washington D.C. I was on an eighth grade class trip which means I was underage and unable to partake in any type of night life. When I decided to take a second trip out for a friend’s wedding this weekend, I was excited to find out more about the… Continue reading Digging The District
The Great Outdoors
No one ever said camping in late September was a bright idea. It was cold, it was rainy, but damnit, we had fun! The group arrived in Coloma, Michigan around 10:30 EST, greeted by steady to heavy rain showers. The rain, as well as chilly temperatures, would prove to be a main-stay for the duration… Continue reading The Great Outdoors
Midwest Brewers Fest
On Saturday, I had the privilege of attending my first beer fest — The inaugural Midwest Brewers Fest in Plainfield, IL. According to their official website, their main purpose was two-fold; to help revive the once historic river-front destroyed by a tornado in the early 90’s and to help introduce individuals to craft beer. I… Continue reading Midwest Brewers Fest
Bad Apple a day keeps bad food away
There are plenty of bars in Chicago that serve a large variety of craft beers, but there are very few whose food can even remotely match the quality of their beer list. The Bad Apple in the North Center neighborhood is probably the best I’ve been to yet. Not only does the Bad Apple offer… Continue reading Bad Apple a day keeps bad food away