G-LO: We sure did pack a lot in during our short trip to Chicago. That “Maximize your time!” mantra of yours works every single time we get together. I’m talking three bars, one brewpub, a diner, a coffee shop, several liquor stores, a massive whisky show, a distillery, and a […]
If you’re a regular visitor to this here booze blog, then you already know that we LOVE the Jewish Whisky Company’s annual NYC event, the Whisky Jewbilee! We’ve been lucky enough to attend the last three events and look forward to their 5th Anniversary event which will be […]
I first heard about Koval Distillery of Chicago two years ago after reading about their White Rye Whisky on The Whisky Woman blog. Although I haven’t tried much in the way of white whisky, her “sugar coated eucalyptus, orange zest, and sweetened rosemary” tasting note piqued my curiosity. In […]
The other day, a business trip left me in Chicago’s Midway Airport for a two hour layover, so to kill time, I thought a quick bite and a beer at Harry Caray’s Seventh Inning Stretch was in order. I picked a Holy Cow Burger, a side of baked […]
I stumbled upon the Two Brothers Brewing Co. Cane and Ebel Red Rye Ale while putting together a mixed six pack at The Foodery. Since I’ve been really enjoying rye ales (the Summit Rye Pale Ale and Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye are particularly tasty!), I thought I would give […]
I know I know. Yet another Saison/Farmhouse Ale review. I just can’t get away from this stuff! I’d never heard of Goose Island Beer Company till I dropped by the Alemonger’s house to watch some Monday Night Football. As luck would have it, the Chicago Bears were playing […]