Quick Flight, Small Pours 2/1/12

The state of the beverage industry, via Chicago Tribune.
   Wine, spirits take beer market share as micros gain fans.

Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout is a fleeting thing.
   Won't somebody think of all the regularly available beers?

Yet more about how alcohol is good for you.

2011 vintage in Bordeaux may call for a price drop?
   How much higher can futures prices go? We'll see in a couple months...

Noted natural winemaker M. Chapoutier weighs in on natural wine debate.
   Common sense in regards to natural wine? Fantastic!

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Binny's in Champaign: Yet More Progress

   Here are more pictures showing the progress of the upcoming Champaign Binny's Beverage Depot. These offer a better impression of just how big this store is going to be. They were taken about a week ago, and we've made even more progress...

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Brouwerij Van Eecke Meet & Greet

   Here is a great opportunity to learn about classic Belgian ales from a brewery with hundreds of years of history and tradition.

Brouwerij Van Eecke
 Meet & Greet
with Danny Dieussaert
Monday, February 13^th, 6 - 8 pm
Binny's South Loop

   Meet and greet Danny Dieussaert, Export Manager for Brewery Van Eecke. We'll have Van Eecke's Poperings Hommelale on tap, which you can sample. For free!...

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Binny's Mailbag: Roscato Rosso Dolce

  Here's another peek at our mail with Binny's Mailbag. This time, it's a wine question that we actually get quite often:

Good morning.  

I would like to inquire about the Roscato Rosso Dolce 2010, if you will be able to order a case for me. And if you can, how much will it cost?

- LT

Hi LT!

   We see you've been to Olive Garden. We get this question at least once or twice a week. It's an Olive Garden exclusive available only at their restaurants... 

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Quick Flight, Small Pours 1/24/12

Science! The health benefeits of beer. 
   They always forget that wine and beer are good because they bring joy.

More science! Aging whiskey overnight.
   What?

Great review of a Naga Chilli vodka.
   Is this something we should look into carrying?

Two craft breweries raise the stakes on the Big Game.

2011 news: Precept Wine Brands becomes "Precept Wine."
   Marketing wizards to collect big paychecks.

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Meet Chicago Football Legends at Binny's

Here's another big upcoming event. Actually two events: two Chicago Football legends will make appearances at two Binny's Beverage Depot locations.

Presented by Jameson Irish Whiskey. This is your chance to meet two Chicago football heroes! Wilson and Van Horne will do a meet & greet and offer complimentary take-home photos. And yes, there will be samples of Jameson...

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Founders All Day IPA Bottle Release Kick-off

   We have some exciting events coming up soon that we have to tell you about. The first one is at our South Loop Tasting Room:

Founders All Day IPA
Bottle Release Kick-off
Monday, February 6^th, 6-8 pm
Binny's South Loop Tasting Room

$5 for your first pint of Founders All Day IPA
RSVP: 312.768.4400

   The new Founders All Day IPA is complex and hoppy with an ABV that won't knock you out and mild bitterness. We're stoked that it's hitting retail shelves, so...

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Glenmorangie Seminar with Dr. Bill Lumsden

   Spirits lovers, Scotch lovers, fans of malt whisky. You must save the date of Thursday, February 9th for this can't-miss seminar:

Glenmorangie Seminar
with Dr. Bill Lumsden
Thursday, February 9^th, 6 - 7:30 pm
Binny's Lincoln Park
$15/$10 with Binny's Card
RSVP: 312.664.4394

   This is going to be a really cool seminar. The event will feature the benchmark Glenmorangie portfolio, including the brand new, limited-edition Glenmorangie Artein. More on that below. Our host will be Dr. Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling...

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