Author Archive: SmallTimeDrinker

Tough Topic: The App Conundrum

Tough Topic: The App Conundrum

Looking into new Android beers apps for my phone.  I have also chased down a number of articles both in print and on other websites.  I have found a bunch of central flaws in the market, and I hope just one developer out there may learn a... read more »

 

The Cocktails Are Coming

The Cocktails Are Coming

I said in my Beermosa article I believe beer cocktails will play a large role in the future of beer and here is why.  The slow food movement has gained steam.  The concept of slow food is food made with less preservatives, fresh and in many... read more »

 

Website Database Update

Website Database Update

The site has had numerous under the hood upgrades in the last few weeks.  Please if any of you are experiencing issues leave a comment.  I know for a while many where seeing timeout errors.  This should be fixed now.  Thank you!

 

Bar Review: Lady Gregory’s

Bar Review: Lady Gregory’s

[mappress mapid=”1″] 5260 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60640 773-271-5050 www.ladygregorys.com   I recently wrote about Hopleaf and how the Old Guard needs to change because of up and coming beer establishments.  Lady Gregory’s... read more »

 

Quick Thought on Haymarket Brewing

Quick Thought on Haymarket Brewing

[mappress mapid=”3″] Haymarket Pub & Brewery 737 W. Randolph Chicago, IL 60661 312-638-0700 www.haymarketbrewing.com   I struggled to decide what to write about Haymarket.  Pete Crowley proprietor and brewmaster, also... read more »

 

The Old Guard Needs To Change

The Old Guard Needs To Change

I do not know what it is like in other cities, but I know Chicago.  Up until a few years ago Hopleaf and Map Room were your beer bars, and Goose Island was your local brewpub & brewery.  This is changing.  More and more places are offering... read more »

 

Bar Review: Hopleaf

Bar Review: Hopleaf

Hopleaf 5148 N Clark St Chicago, IL 773-334-9851 www.hopleaf.com   Thank you for reading the most pointless review I have ever written.  Why?  Well Hopleaf probably has as many reviews written about it as every other bar in Chicago combined.... read more »

 

Radio Appearance on Chicago’s 88.7 FM

Radio Appearance on Chicago’s 88.7 FM

UPDATE: You can listen to the show here. Just want to let everyone know I will be on Outside the Loop Radio tomorrow Thursday August 4, 2011 as part of the 10 am show on WLUW 88.7FM.  In the spot I discuss my goals with verysmallbeer.com and... read more »

 

Goose Island Confirms Third Beer To Be Brewed Outside Chicago

Goose Island Confirms Third Beer To Be Brewed Outside Chicago

For a few years now Goose Island brewed the award-winning IPA at an East coast Craft Brewers Alliance brewery and part of the Honker’s Ale at the same facility.  I should note that CBA is partially owned by ABinBev.  Following my post... read more »

 

Goose Island Likely To Brew 312 At ABinBev Plants

Goose Island Likely To Brew 312 At ABinBev Plants

Goose Island is currently doing marketing research to determine customer reaction to a label change on their popular 312 Urban Wheat Ale.  What is that change?  The beer would now state that is brewed and bottled in Baldwinsville, NY.  Is... read more »