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Home » craft beer

Tag: craft beer

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When craft beer went corporate: Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out tells how Goose Island’s sale transformed an industry

by Julia Thiel May 29, 2018August 18, 2021

The first craft brewery to sell out to Anheuser-Busch triggered a landslide of similar sales across the country.

Posted inBlogs

Goose Island is celebrating its 30th anniversary with new brews and events in Chicago all month long

by Ryan Smith May 9, 2018August 18, 2021

Goose Island Brewery Co. is turning 30 and throwing a monthlong party in Chicago.

Posted inFood & Drink

With two new breweries, Pilsen is now the brewing capital of the south side

by Julia Thiel September 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom and Alulu Brewpub and Brewery join Moody Tongue’s tasting room to make Pilsen a beer destination.

Posted inBlogs

There’s a pile of sacrificial severed heads on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti August 30, 2017August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by Swedish artist and musician Axel Widén.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago is suing the Department of Justice over federal funding for sanctuary cities, and other news

by Kate Shepherd August 7, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Northwestern microbiologist Wyndham Lathem will make his first court appearance in California Monday morning.

Posted inBlogs

Four former cops turned aldermen push for police access to assault rifles, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd May 5, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Heineken acquires the rest of Lagunitas Brewing Co.

Posted inFood & Drink

The ultimate guide to Chicago brewery tours

by Reader staff March 9, 2017August 18, 2021

The best brewery tours for beer geeks who’re also cat lovers, home brewers with a dream, gluten-intolerant cyclists, experts who think they’ve seen it all, and more

Posted inFood & Drink

People Issue 2016: Chris Quinn, the high priest of the Beer Temple

by Philip Montoro December 12, 2016August 18, 2021
Posted inBlogs

Todd Ricketts tapped by Trump for Commerce Department, and more Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd December 1, 2016August 18, 2021

Trump passes on the bouquet to Ricketts scion Todd, bids him to say hello to the folks.

Posted inFood & Drink

For Lagunitas founder Tony Magee, the word ‘craft’ has outlived its usefulness

by Julia Thiel October 28, 2015August 18, 2021

An interview with Lagunitas found Tony Magee about the politics and business of craft beer

Posted inBlogs

Looking for a Pitchfork pit stop?

by Mara Shalhoup July 18, 2014August 18, 2021

You’re safe with beer and bacon at Kaiser Tiger.

The new Lagunitas brewery in Chicago started bottling beer last month.
Posted inFood & Drink

Chicago craft beer explodes—and Chicago Craft Beer Week almost keeps up

by Philip Montoro and Julia Thiel May 14, 2014August 18, 2021

The 11-day Chicago Craft Beer Week struggles to keep up with the city’s wild craft-beer boom.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 12/20: Late-er Night Andersonville, Beerfest, and Taylor Bennett

by Brianna Wellen December 20, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, December 20

Top, right: Dusek's meticulously restored dining room; bottom: fillet of flaky hake is half-submerged in a powerfully rich, buttery chowder.
Posted inFood & Drink

Bohemian rhapsody at Dusek’s

by Mike Sula November 15, 2013August 19, 2021

Dusek’s borrows a few tricks from Longman & Eagle—but it’s its own thing, too.

Posted inBlogs

How to grow pawpaws, and other food news bites

by Mike Sula June 7, 2013August 19, 2021

Urban gardens, Thai grilled chicken, craft beer, and other food news bites.

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