Archive for: Metropolitan Brewing

Good Job Walgreens – But You Can Do Better

Good Job Walgreens – But You Can Do Better

A few weeks ago Walgreens opened at 27,350 SF flagship store at the corner of State and Randolph in the Chicago Loop.  The two-story store is well designed, modern, and the best looking Walgreens I have ever seen.  It also offers freshly... read more »

 

Goose Island Sale Will Damage Small Brewers

Goose Island Sale Will Damage Small Brewers

I know you are all sick of hearing about Goose Island and the Anheuser Busch acquisition.  I think every beer blogger, writer and news outlet wrote knee jerk responses.  I stand by my previous post, but I wanted to write a more thoughtful... read more »

 

Event Review: Day and Night of The Living Ales

Event Review: Day and Night of The Living Ales

Each year the Chicago Beer Society (CBS) holds the Day & Night of The Living Ales: A Celebration of Real Ale.  This event features real ale, also known as cask beer.  Real ale has no carbon dioxide added and the beer naturally carbonates,... read more »

 

Tough Topic: Breweries & Social Media

Tough Topic: Breweries & Social Media

I have been intrigued by how different breweries have reacted to my blog posts.  By far I would say most breweries have no clue I am here.  That is fine with me.  I understand I am not on everyone’s radar.  I often wonder what makes... read more »

 

Brewery Review: Metropolitan Brewing Co.

Brewery Review: Metropolitan Brewing Co.

Metropolitan Brewing in Chicago is the brainchild of Doug and Tracy Hurst.  While most craft beer operations focus on ales, Metropolitan focuses on lagers and I have heard of no plan to offer ales.  Their website even states that there are... read more »