January 2010
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Jan 25th
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Jan 25th
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Jan 23rd
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Jan 23rd
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Alleying It Up →
Too cheap to drink at a bar? How about an alley? Raf explores the alleys behind your favorite bars in Chicago. One of the best things to do in an alley is to pregame before going to a bar. Even if your favorite spot has a $2 PBR special, a 6-pack for the alley can cost you $4. So, depending on where you’re going, there are some interesting spots to explore behind your favorite Chicago...
Jan 23rd
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Lush is his new hot girlfriend
Haaaaaay! Photo: Pasco33 Being Totally Sweet in Chicago is having a beergasm: She smells like a dreamboat of hops and whiskey. She has a generous chest(full of micro brews) and makes me spend money on her. Some girls play games but she’s like “Bam!, here are the goods.” I have a delicious new experience every time we hang out. I’m finding imperial stouts and...
Jan 23rd
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Sneak peek: Revolution Brewing
On May 1, 2007, Josh Deth started blogging about the process of opening Revolution Brewing on revbrew.com. More than three years later, the brewpub is getting ready to open its doors in Logan Square. Want a look inside? Follow along on the Metromix photo tour. (via Metromix)
Jan 23rd
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Jan 22nd
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Beer for Burger King
From DRAFT Magazine: A South Beach Burger King will become the first fast food restaurant in the country to offer patrons a beer with their food. Starting in mid-February, customers will be able to order Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors products for $4.25 a bottle or get a brew with their $7.99 Whopper combo meal. The move is an attempt to follow trends in the industry, which show the average...
Jan 22nd
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Theoretical Beer
Homebrewers are always trying to make something new and something amazing. I am not a homebrewer and my imagination is not limited to reality. Today’s discussion: theoretical beer flavors. Cucumber mixed with new urbanism Bacon with a hint of John Cusack Apricot with a dash of Jens Lekman Lemon topped with a dollop of funemployment Hot dogs with bits of The Ninja Assassin Banana swirled with...
Jan 22nd
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Jan 21st