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Changing Brewers Might Not Always Be A Bad Idea

Changing Brewers Might Not Always Be A Bad Idea

Over the last several months both Goose Island and Rock Bottom in Chicago changed their head brewpub brewers.  One brewery approached the change in a manner designed to keep customers happy.  The other brewery lacked discipline and control... read more »

January 10, 2011 4:06 pm / no comments

 

My Bottling Day At Flossmoor

My Bottling Day At Flossmoor

Flossmoor Station Brewing Co. is one of my favorite breweries.  Yesterday, their brewer Bryan Shimkos sent out an SOS that he needed help ASAP on his bottling line.  Like a firefighter running to his truck, I was on my way.  He offered beer... read more »

November 4, 2010 11:42 am / 5 comments