Look, I’ve always loved Old Style, but it was very nice of LaCrosse’s mayor to pick my upcoming birthday as the city’s official Old Style Day. Regretfully I cannot attend (and somehow my invite must have gotten lost in transit). Still, I will certainly endeavor to consume a beverage appropriate to the holiday in a few weeks nevertheless.
With the long holiday weekend coming up, if you’re in the area, I’d invite you to take a spin through our Chicagoland Craft Beer Map and find someplace new to visit for a beer. Find a bottle shop. Try something different at your local beer bar or neighborhood taproom. See what happens. That’s what freedom looks like, right? Support Independence in your own way.
Completely predictable programming note: Yeah, probably not gonna send y’all an email on Friday.
Most-clicked link in last week’s email: Lots of you were interested in checking out Noon Whistle’s open cellarperson position. (The Reader story on Pho No. 1 Brewing was very close behind, I’m glad to see.)
Job listing: Guinness Chicago is looking for a “Storyteller and Experience Lead” who “will be responsible for crafting and leading guided tastings, educational classes, and pouring academies with a focus on Guinness history, heritage, and beer quality.”
Another job listing: Alarmist Brewing is looking for their next Head Brewer.
The New York Times named 22 of the best pizza places in America, and the two offerings from Illinois come from breweries: Bungalow by Middle Brow and downstate’s Scratch Brewing.
Patch reported on three grants awarded to Batavia businesses, including the $10K that was awarded to Sturdy Shelter Brewing.
WSIL-TV reported on Scratch Brewing’s inclusion to the NYTimes Best Pizza Places list.
Now open in Belvedere: 5 Bines Brewery. More on their story here.
Axios Indianapolis praised Triton’s Rail Splitter IPA.
WSBT chats with Ledgeview Brewing Company owners Abby McLaren and Craig McLaren about their Warsaw-based brewery.
Oh, great: “Recently reopened Great River Brewery braces for potential flooding”
In advance of TrekFest, Kalona Brewing Company just released a new Trillsner Pilsner.
In Grand Rapids, Broadleaf Brewing reopened their Bridge St. taproom with a re-tooled concept five months after announcing that it was permanently closed.
St. Johns Brewing Company is up for sale.
As part of their Best Towns to Visit 2024 coverage, CNN has a feature about Grand Rapids — which of course takes a look at the beer scene.
W.H. Ales, the newest brewpub in downtown Bay City, is planning some big events during the upcoming July 4 weekend.
Bent Paddle just released A Beer of Their Own, made especially for A Bar of Their Own, Duluth’s women’s-sports-only bar.
Speaking of Bent Paddle, Eater has a list of places to visit in Duluth, which of course features a number of breweries.
Feast Magazine has a really nice feature on the Little Lager taproom now that they’ve been in business for a few months. Also … they apparently sell whipped Malort? JFC.
Vine Street Brewing just celebrated their first birthday with a “Hoppy Anniversary” festival.
Cleveland.com looks at Black Fork Brewing as they celebrate their first year in business, and also previews the upcoming Christmas Ale in July celebration at Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Royal Docks Brewing Company has new owners and is planning to continue its expansion.
OnMilwaukee was onhand to observe the brew day for MobCraft’s already-famous (Not So) Horrible City IPA. Per a MobCraft employee, the beer “has been one of the more successful pre order beers MobCraft has ever sold.”
Two new RTDs under the Leinenkugels name just launched, per this press release on BevNet.
This week’s entry in Milwaukee Record’s Meet The Brewing feature says hi to Nate Bahr of Central Waters.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel takes a quick look at the new seltzer-y drink from New Glarus: Watermelon Splash.
With 72 taps, The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen is the midwest’s largest pour-your-own beer bar, and it’s now open. The pictures in this piece makes it look like a pretty cool space.
CBS58 reports on the glassware collection of one guy who has over 200 Lakefront Brewery glasses. Dude loves his Lakefront beer.
Time Out London wants to know: Who killed craft beer?
It’s not too extensive, but Tasting Table has a little piece on what bourbon barrels can bring to beer. Send this to whatever friend or relative questions your decision to spend money on this year’s trip to FoBAB.
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