We’re not advocates for heavy drinking, but the famous phrase from an even more famous Bavarian drinking song that encourages beer drinkers to pause for two beats before knocking back a stein of local brew feels apropos considering the energetic shift in the air of late. The Bay Area is bursting with beer gardens, which […]
Did you know that Chicago is one of the top spots in the US for breweries? With more than 167 breweries (and counting), there is a beer out there that will suit just about anyone. And, lucky for us, we can liven things up at home this holiday with a special release brew, ready for […]
2020 is the first year without an Oktoberfest in Munich since World War II, and similar celebrations have been postponed or cancelled across the U.S. This means that if you want the experience of sitting in a tent and ingesting litre after litre of German-style lager, you’re on your own. (And good luck finding a […]
After the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Marcus Baskerville, founder and head brewer of Weathered Souls Brewing Company in Austin, TX, wondered what he could do to help. Enter the “Black is Beautiful” beer collaboration. What started as a single beer recipe has become a collaboration of more than 1,000 breweries across the country […]
Beer isn’t always the answer to life’s problems, but sometimes it can help in unexpected ways. After the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Marcus Baskerville, founder and head brewer of Weathered Souls Brewing Company in Austin, TX, wondered what he could do to help. Enter the “Black is Beautiful” beer collaboration. What started as […]
As the start of August brings on the dog days of Chicago summer, beat the heat the Chicago way. We’ve created an interactive map of the ultimate Chicago Beer Tour, so grab a date or some friends and come thirsty! Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room A post shared by Half Acre Beer Co (@halfacrebeer) on […]
A well-aged cheddar, a creamy brie, a funky bleu or a perfectly fried curd. If that doesn’t have you halfway out the door and headed north to one of Wisconsin’s many cheesemakers and creameries already, how about pairing it with a beer from one of the Badger State’s many craft breweries? Sounds like a road-trip-worthy […]
A well-aged cheddar, a creamy brie, a funky bleu or a perfectly fried curd. If that doesn’t have you halfway out the door and headed north to one of Wisconsin’s many cheesemakers and creameries already, how about pairing it with a beer from one of the Badger State’s many craft breweries? Sounds like a road-trip-worthy […]
A well-aged cheddar, a creamy brie, a funky bleu or a perfectly fried curd. If that doesn’t have you halfway out the door and headed north to one of Wisconsin’s many cheesemakers and creameries already, how about pairing it with a beer from one of the Badger State’s many craft breweries? Sounds like a road-trip-worthy […]
It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of “Chicago beer” started with Old Style and ended with a draft from Goose Island’s brewpub. In the past few years, however, local breweries have been starting up in the city and suburbs at an astounding rate — from just a handful in the late 90s to […]
