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Chicago Distilling Company in Pictures

Vic DiPrizio is a no-nonsense sort of guy. There are many demands put on his time and on the real estate confined inside his distillery...

Band of Bohemia in Chicago

This is what happened. I have been cheering from the sidelines for Band of Bohemia since the day they earned their Michelin star. This is...

the tiny begyle brewing, chicago

So when industry insiders make suggestions, my ears perk up. And when multiple brewery professionals mention the same “you gotta try”...

half acre brewing, chicago

I had whet my palate for Half Acre days before, at Blue Door in Armitage, and was pumped to visit the place. Half Acre is located north...

revolution brewing, chicago

By Tuesday, the weather wasn’t getting much warmer in Chicago. We had a few breweries planned for our afternoon, plus a stroll down south...

Chicago’s Armitage neighborhood

Last week’s adventures in Chicago were the perfect mix of culture, history, beer, food, and public transportation. The city was cold –...

best beer moments of 2014

This was created in conjunction with the Four Firkins blog Beer is as diverse as those who drink it. From sweet and rich Baltic porters...