We’re not going to lie: we were a little leery when we first saw that family owned, southern Illinois soda maker Excel Bottling Company was venturing into the world of beer and starting a brewery. At the time, we wondered: Just because you own a bottling line and it’s easy to start making beer, does [...]
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If you haven’t heard of 4 Paws, that’s okay, it’s hard to keep track of the dozen-or-so start-up breweries blanketing the Chicago area. But I’ll happily be one of the first, and probably not the last, to tell you by the end of next year you’ll know exactly who 4 Paws is. Matt Gebhardt is [...]
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Yuengling says: “Yuengling Traditional Lager is an iconic American lager famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor. Brewed with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops, this true original promises a well balanced taste with very distinct character.” Yuengling Traditional Lager American Amber, 4.4% ABV [...]
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Arbor Brewing Says: “Our new Chips & Salsa beer is like nothing you’ve ever tasted. Brewed with corn flour, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, onions, jalapenos and a pinch of salt, this beer is a fiesta in a glass. The base is a medium-bodied golden lager with a pronounced but well-integrated salsa taste resulting in a deliciously [...]
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