Archive for: GLBC

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 »

 

Win a Great Lakes Brewing Company Hat

Win a Great Lakes Brewing Company Hat

Starting today, and until the end of January, Very Small Beer has a contest running to win a Great Lakes Brewing Company winter hat.  This is the same knit cap you can buy in their store for $17.95.   Just so you all know this contest is... read more »

 

Cooking with Beer- Everyone is doing it

Cooking with Beer- Everyone is doing it

Most craft brewpubs incorporate their beer into their food menu.  Sometimes the beer flavor is apparent and other times it is making good use of spent grain.  Abita marinates their ribs in Purple Haze and Three Floyds  serves up a Pride... read more »

 

A Northeast Ohio Christmas

A Northeast Ohio Christmas

I went home to visit family at Thanksgiving, and the Flossmoor Pullman Brown I took was a big hit.  Thanks to my Mom I sat down with my Dad and brothers and we sampled several other beers side by side.  We had four beers that day.  Now I... read more »