Illinois Beer Reviews
Beer is booming in the state that so famously defied Prohibition.
by Michael Larson | Flute Glass, Illinois, Pilsner Glass, Schwarzbier / Black Lager, Two Brothers Brewing Company, United States |
Fresh beer is the best beer and being just 20 minutes from Two Brothers brewery and knowing that this particular brew was bottled within the last week, I would say this one classifies as fresh. The pour was nice, a dark, deep brown but nothing too thick or syrupy. It...
by John | Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Pint Glass, Saison / Farmhouse Ale, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Pepe Nero! The name and presentation are the best parts of this beer. I was all excited by the packaging but disappointed with the results. The color was nice and black in keeping with the “mystery” of the bottle. It poured a little brown head that lasted...
by Taylor Birkey | Illinois, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Two Brothers Brewing Company, United States |
Two Brothers Brewing Company. A local gem here in Chicago’s west suburbs bringing us favorites like Domain DuPage, Resistance IPA, Bitter End Pale Ale, and a host of others. I enjoyed their Red Eye Coffee Porter, and was excited to drink their North Wind...
by Michael Larson | American Amber / Red Ale, Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
Tonight, I was vain, I’ll admit. I wanted a pretty beer. It may sound strange, when you drink beer, not stare at it, but its true, I was looking for a good lookin’ brew. And I found one in McCarthy Red Ale. This red ale was definitely that, a beautiful auburn,...
by Michael Larson | American / Robust Porter, Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
First off, I’m not a huge porter fan. That was, until this porter hit my unsuspecting tongue. In general, porters are a bit weak for me, I like big, smooth and robust and typically the porter just doesn’t hit those notes for me. This one, however, is a whole different...
by Michael Larson | American Pilsner, Emmett's Brewing Company, Illinois, Malt Liquor, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
The more you understand something, the more appreciation you have. At least that’s my general feeling. With beer, it often goes the same way. Yesterday, I had the absolute pleasure of a personalized tour, meal and tasting at Emmett’s Ale House in Palatine, IL. I will,...