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Posted inFood & Drink

Metropolitan Brewing’s ten-year anniversary party is a true celebration of Chicago’s beer scene

by Julia Thiel January 17, 2019August 18, 2021

From a toolbox to a 30,000-square-foot brewery.

Posted inBlogs

Metropolitan Brewing’s long-awaited Avondale taproom pairs beer with river views

by Julia Thiel January 25, 2018August 18, 2021

The taproom is a little tricky to get to at the moment, but coffee-infused lager awaits those who make the journey.

Posted inBlogs

Dovetail Brewery’s tour serves up a potent look at the art of making craft beer

by Julia Thiel July 25, 2016August 18, 2021

The month-old Ravenswood brewery offers a boozy and informative Saturday tour.

Posted inBlogs

Should you buy the beer in the green Buddha bottles?

by Philip Montoro March 6, 2015August 18, 2021

Whether Lucky Buddha is worth the price depends on your fondness for middling Asian lagers and novelty glassware.

Posted inBlogs

The power is on: Metropolitan bottles its Generator doppelbock

by Philip Montoro January 6, 2014December 1, 2021

Even if you’re not planning to fast for Lent, you’ll want to lay up a few six-packs of Metropolitan’s Generator doppelbock.

Posted inBlogs

Metropolitan brews a ruthlessly fresh summer lager: Zwickel Flywheel

by Philip Montoro August 5, 2013August 19, 2021

If you drink a pint of Zwickel Flywheel on Monday night, it’ll be just six days out of the bright tank.

Posted inNews & Politics

Libations: Little Beer

by Julia Thiel July 24, 2008August 19, 2021

Metropolitan Brewing, a tiny operation drawing its pours out of a double-decker Craftsman toolbox retrofitted with a tap.

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