I’m pretty proud of our track record with brewer interviews here at OA. We interviewed Gabriel Magliaro just before Half Acre opened in 2009 and then did a great interview with the Pipeworks guys in 2010 when they started their kickstart campaign. Both of those companies have brought something truly unique and uplifting to Chicago’s [...]
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A Fresh Paradigm of Beer in Chicago: Dryhop’s Greg Shuff Interviewed
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Information on the Great Taste of the Midwest
Just a few more days until the 25th Anniversary Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison and, despite hitting a near unprecedented saturation on stupid fun this summer, I must say I’m real stoked for this thing. It is a bit strange to spend 2 weekends in a row in our rural penal colony to [...]
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My Chicago Craft Beer Week Marathon Schedule
Here’s all the events I’m planning on hitting for Chicago Craft Beer Week. I am very excited for this. My liver, on the other hand, is trying desperately to back away from me. MAY 19 Firestone Walker Guest Tap Take Over (Revolution) – Because of the Collaboration brew between Firestone Walker and Revolution Brewing Dos [...]
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De Struise Brouwers at West Lakeview Liquors May 2, 2:30PM
Nerds across Chicago are wetting their pants from the news that De Struise Brouwers will be making their way to the city that works (and eats. And drinks. A lot.). They’ve actually got a pretty intense week of activities planned while their stateside that includes 4 brew days, a trip on the famed Kentucky Bourbon [...]
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