We recently shared a post from Katherine June Valleau (Co-Founder, Exit Strategy Brewing) on our social channels. It resonated with a lot of people so we thought we’d share it here as well with a short Q & A about it with her. What are you doing differently now than before the Covid19 thing started?…
It is no surprise that some of those hardest hit by the #Covid19 epidemic are those in the brewing industry. Their livelihoods depend on socializing, drinking, and food. To that end we’ve assembled (and will continually update) a list of Chicago area breweries that are selling gift cards online. This way you can eventually get…
The Hop Review has been a part of the craft beer community for years. Their amazing interviews, fantastic photos, and meticulous tracking of Chicago area brewery openings and closings was unmatched. The team behind the phenomenon that was The Hop Review was gracious enough to answer a few questions for us in a recent interview…
Gino’s Brewing Co., based out of Chicago’s well-known deep-dish pizza chain by a similar name, is turning 5 next week. The Original Gino’s East has been offering its legendary Chicago deep-dish pizza alongside beer brewed in-house since 2015. Gino’s Brewing Co. offers traditionally brewed styles of craft beer in a brewery nestled on the first…
Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Paso Robles, CA, has released a 4 percent ABV 96 calories hazy IPA called Flyjack. They are describing it as “innovative hazy IPA for those seeking low-calorie options without sacrificing flavor.” This video has us convinced that we need to try it. Flyjack is packed with a big hop aroma and has a…
Alter Brewing, in Downers Grove, IL, released over 50 beers last year available exclusively through their tap room. Some of the “home runs” from last year’s taproom releases have made onto Alter Brewing’s 2020 Retail Beer Release Calendar. That release schedule will be available at retail locations across IL in 6 pack 12oz cans, 1/6BBLs, and…
Rogue Ales of Newport, OR announced that benefits from sales of their Combat Wombat t-shirts in January will benefit the Wildlife Victoria Bushfire Appeal. They shared the new this morning via an email titled “Help Us Save the Wombats!” They are “devastated to see the massive fires wreaking havoc on Australia’s landscapes and wildlife” and…
The darkest day of the year is THIS SUNDAY, December 22nd. Get your booty to the nearest Ballast Point for the Annual Victory at Sea Day celebration! Enjoy limited brews, food specials, merch and more. This year’s beer list includes… California Tasting Rooms: VICTORY AT SEA Imperial Porter with vanilla beans and coffee from San…
Capitalizing on the success of its shipboard breweries, Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with Lakeland, Fla.-based Brew Hub to become the first cruise line to can and keg its own private label beers crafted by its in-house brewery team aboard Carnival Horizon and Carnival Vista.
The current running total is over 1,160 breweries participating. Don’t know about the “Resilience Butte County Proud IPA” by Sierra Nevada yet? Here is the story and beer details: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and many of the communities surrounding it are dealing with out of control fires that have devistated the area’s residents, infrastructure, and futures. 100%…