Illinois Beer Reviews

Beer is booming in the state that so famously defied Prohibition.

---

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

by Team | Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States | 0 comments

Michael: With great anticipation, I cracked open one of Goose Island’s most renowned brews. The classic black label had called to me from the liquor store shelf many times, but until today, I hadn’t the pleasure. I popped the top (unscrewing it seemed innapropriate...

Two Brothers Bare Tree Weiss Wine 2009

by Taylor Birkey | Illinois, Two Brothers Brewing Company, United States, Weizen / Weissbier / Hefeweizen, Weizen Glass | 0 comments

I picked up a bottle of Two Brothers Bare Tree 2009 at Whole Foods (a.k.a “Whole Paycheck”) last weekend and was looking forward to opening this unique bottle. This one is vintage 2009, a weiss wine, in a green bottle that’s more like a mini wine...

Ram Nutcracker Irish Red Ale

by Matt | Illinois, Irish Red Ale, Mug, Pint Glass, Ram Restaurant & Brewery, United States | 3 comments

My personal history with this Chicago brewpub chain started probably a decade ago when I was working for the same company I am now, but had a very different job. Back then I was driving around a white cargo van with an oversized company logo on the side, listening to...

Goose Island Demolition Belgian Style Golden Ale

by Taylor Birkey | Belgian Pale Ale, Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 5 comments

Goose Island Demolition is a wonderful brew from the famed Chicago craft brewery that I found to be quite satisfying. A buddy of mine shared this one with me over a meal of my signature curry chicken, and it hit the spot. First a little background from the brewmaster:...

Black Toad Dark Ale

by Team | American / Robust Porter, Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Pint Glass, United States | 0 comments

Enjoyed this brew with my wife and father-in-law as we put together plans to finish our basement. Though I could use some libations to help influence some of the design promise. See, beer is good for all situations…ok, all the time. Paired this brew with some...

Stockyard Oatmeal Stout

by Team | Goose Island Beer Company, Illinois, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, United States | 6 comments

The bottle claims Stockyard Brewing Co. to be its home; however, Goose Island Brewing Co actually brews this beauty. Goose Island specifically brews this one for Trader Joe’s, so if you have a Joe’s in your neighborhood, you have to grab some of this stuff. Excuse me,...