Archive for: Flossmoor

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 »

 

2011 Great American Beer Festival Awards Announced

2011 Great American Beer Festival Awards Announced

This years GABF awards are out.  Congratulations to all of the winners!  You can find the full list here.  Here are some of my favorites from this years winners: Category: 3 Fruit Beer – 56 Entries: Gold: Raspberry Tart, New Glarus... read more »

 

Brewpub Review: Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery

Brewpub Review: Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery

 Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery[mappress mapid=”4″] 1035 Sterling Ave Flossmoor, IL 60422 708-957-BREW www.flossmoorstation.com   Flossmoor Station has been a favorite of mine for some time.  I even worked there for... read more »

 

Flosmoor Station Changing Brewers

Flosmoor Station Changing Brewers

With a short but ominous tweet brewer Bryan Shimkos left Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery.  His tweet sent out this morning stated: Love you all. This will be Bryan Shimkos’ last tweet as @Flossmoorbrewer. Please welcome Nick... read more »

 

What I Am Bringing For Thanksgiving

What I Am Bringing For Thanksgiving

Well Thanksgiving is upon us and I know many of you have been asked to bring something to a gathering.  Skip the kitchen; bring beer.  This year I decided to take home a brown ale.  Why a brown ale?  Brown ale have a complicated malty aroma,... read more »

 

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 »

 

#7 of 1001 Pullman Brown Ale

#7 of 1001 Pullman Brown Ale

Another in the Series based off of 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)) Flossmoor is one of my favorite places to go in Chicago, unfortunately it is too far to just stop by for a quick drink.  I stopped by Flossmoor as... read more »