Cracking a Cold One During COVID-19
When Illinois decided that liquor is an essential service during the Stay-at-Home Order, Chicago’s breweries and beer retailers breathed a half-sigh of relief. While tap rooms would sit empty, at […]
The Bright Side: Malört Does the Job–Jeppson’s Makes Hand Sanitizer to Aid Hospitals and Healthcare Workers
You either love it, hate it, love to hate it, or love to give it to some unsuspecting person to try without warning them how polarizing it is. Jeppson’s Malört […]
For V-Day: You Know What’s Romantic? Beer.
Want to be a human cliché this Valentine’s Day? Go ahead, pop open a bottle of bubbly, make a reservation on Restaurant Row, or buy a box of chocolates whose […]
Goose Island’s Sox Golden Ale Reflects Broader Craft Beer Trends
At last weekend’s Sox Fest, Goose Island announced a collaboration beer, Sox Golden Ale, for the upcoming 2020 baseball season. The brewery promises an “easy-drinking, refreshing, golden ale” with “balanced […]
A Beer Named Ella: Celebrating a 19th Century Hop-Picker at the Beer Culture Summit
Ella Seymour was a hop-picker in 19th century Wisconsin. Now there’s a beer named after her. This past Friday night scholars, educators, industry professionals and assorted beer lovers gathered at […]
First Day of Beer Culture Summit Delivers a (Nearly) Complete History of Beer in One Afternoon
The first full day of the Beer Culture Summit is in the books, and Third Coast Review was on hand at The Field Museum to take in a full day […]
Beer Culture Summit Comes to Chicago October 24-27
Let me start by coming clean: one of my favorite journalists covers neither arts nor culture. In fact, it’s quite possible that the only readers of his who also frequent […]
Rachel Maddow’s Blowout, Impeachment Porn and Martini Recipe at Chicago Humanities Festival
Emmy Award-winning host of the eponymous MSNBC program Rachel Maddow made a book tour stop on October 12 at McCormick Place’s Arie Crown Theater, as part of the Chicago Humanities […]
Fall Is Officially Here! Check Out Third Coast Review’s Guide to Fall Beers
Monday marked the first day of fall, but Midwestern breweries have already been hard at work transitioning their seasonal offerings to a harvest theme. Here at Third Coast Review, we […]
On the Road: Sampling the Beers of Ireland
Last month, I joined my family on a trip to Ireland to celebrate my parents signing their final tuition check my sister’s college graduation. Believe it or not, I found […]
Juicy Brews Art Gallery Craft Beer Fest: Creative Collaboration Between Brewing and Design
By Katie Priest Juicy Brews Art Gallery highlights the artists that are sometimes left behind the scene. The Craft Beer Fest, held recently and hosted by Hop Culture and Marz […]
Revolution Brewing Brings Official Beer of C2E2 with Galaxy Hero, C2E2 Food Specials at Pub
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) attendees are sure to get thirsty while walking around McCormick Place. Never fear – Revolution Brewing will be on hand with the event’s official beer: Galaxy-Hero […]