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Chipotle’s Asian Twist Serves up Beers to Match

Chipotle’s Asian Twist Serves up Beers to Match

Chipotle is testing out a new restaurant with an Asian twist in Washington, D.C.’s  Dupont Circle neighborhood.  Shophouse Southeast Asian Kitchen features the same Chipotle assembly line food preparation, and a solid beer selection. ... read more »

 

White Castle Adding Beer to the Menu

White Castle Adding Beer to the Menu

White Castle, known for their low-cost sliders is adding beer and wine to their menu.  The test run in Lafayette, Indiana is know as Blaze Modern BBQ and is a combination of White Castle and a BBQ restaurant.  I had to  call to find out what... read more »

 

For the Thanksgiving Table

For the Thanksgiving Table

This year for Thanksgiving I am headed to Beer Bitch’s parents.  To put it simply they are not “beer people”, although her brother does enjoy a decent beer.  Last year I took Pullman Brown from Flossmoor to Thanksgiving.... read more »

 

Beer Cocktail: Bourbon Stout Flip

Beer Cocktail: Bourbon Stout Flip

I recently wrote about my thoughts on the future of beer cocktails and Lady Gregory’s.  Well, recently those two came together courtesy of Brandon D.  a bartender at Lady Gregory’s.  He introduced me to a drink of his creation,... 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 »

 

Event Review: Pig Out Under The Stars

Event Review: Pig Out Under The Stars

Pig Out Under The Stars was held on the roof of the Rock Bottom Brewery in Downtown Chicago.  Brewmaster Chris Rafferty and Executive Chef Christopher McCoy worked together to put a meal on the table with each course focused on pork.  The... read more »

 

Beer Brats

Beer Brats

I came home the other day to find that Small Time Drinker brought a six-pack of Busch.  Whoa, what the heck was going on here! Good thing I realized summer is upon is- it is time for brats.  Small Time Drinker featured a post on Frying Pan... read more »

 

The Beermosa

The Beermosa

Beer cocktails will be the next big thing in beer.  The beermosa is a take on the mimosa.  Mimosa’s are composed of two parts orange juice to one part champagne.  I can not take credit for working up this beermosa recipe.  Bro came across a... read more »

 

Brown Ales and Summer

Brown Ales and Summer

Zak Stambor recently wrote an article in the Chicago Tribune Let Brown Ales Reassure, Comfort. Stambor made some great points- Brown Ales are a comfort beer.  He wrote “Without over-the-top hops or unusual ingredients, brown ales are... read more »

 

What To Put With That Beer

What To Put With That Beer

This weekend when you go to eat a meal or have a snack and want a beer think about it.  Think about how that beer will taste alongside the dish your eating.  Consider whether it would make your spicy food spicier or cool it down.  Maybe it... read more »