Archive for: Bell’s

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 »

 

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 Review: Best Brown Ale by Bell’s Brewery

Beer Review: Best Brown Ale by Bell’s Brewery

Bell’s Brewery of Kalamazoo, Michigan produces Best Brown Ale in bottles, draft and mini-keg.  It is sold in the Fall and Winter and has a shelf life of six months.  Shelf life?  We all remember Anheuser-Busch’s born on dates... read more »

 

Tough Topic: Welcome The Lawyers

Tough Topic: Welcome The Lawyers

Where there is money there are lawyers.  Like sharks smelling blood, lawyers have begun to play a role in craft brewing.  More and more I read a story about craft beer makers suing each other or at least having lawyers draft letters threatening... read more »