Hoptober is back! Hoptober is made up of Centennial, Cascade, Sterling, Willamette and Glacier hops, while pale and wheat malt are mashed with rye and oats. Its creative elements spark a bonfire of citrus notes, fruity cheers and a bold finale. “The wide array of hops creates a series of flavors that slowly unfold on [...]
If you’re looking for a great beer this summer, check out Ranger IPA from New Belgium. It’s supposedly their answer to the demand for “more hops!” Whatever it is, it’s full of flavor with a nice hoppy bitterness that finishes light and smooth. It’s great cold and perfect for a bit of refreshment after a [...]
I learned last week on the absolutely wonderful Chicago Architectural Foundation boat tour that Chicago was known in the 19th century as a really hard-drinking town. Our docent said something about Chicago having more bars per capita than in all of the states of the southern U.S. combined. So it’s no surprise that Chicago is [...]
