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Oct 17 2009

Founders Ponies up the Curmudgeon

Founders Brewing Company, a favorite among us beer lovers, has ponied up and given us Illinoisans a considerable amount of Curmudgeon. It is refreshing to see a beer stacked in our stores that we previously had to keep in the back room because of only receiving one case...

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0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 4:10 PM - Categories: Beer

Oct 13 2009

Bell's Offers Up 5th, 6th Stouts in Illinois

When Bell’s reentered the Illinois market last year, beer lovers were ecstatic.  Even though Bell’s didn’t bring their full arsenal along with them, we still got to enjoy things like their Pale Ale and Porter, and eventually Two Hearted Ale even made its way back.  Bell’s cache of beers currently in Illinois just grew by two, as Java Stout and Rye Stout are now available on Binny’s shelves...

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6 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 12:24 PM - Categories: Beer

Oct 9 2009

Port Brewing Unleashes Panzer Imperial Pilsner

Port Brewing has released Panzer Imperial Pilsner into Illinois.  This is the latest of their extreme beer line to hit Binny’s shelves, and it is a dandy.  Like their 3 Anniversary Ale and other beers that Port has recently unleashed upon us, Panzer Imperial Pilsner will be a limited offering. ..

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0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 12:57 PM - Categories: Beer

Oct 7 2009

A New Belgian Brewer

Just because they haven’t been brewing for hundreds of years, doesn’t mean their beer isn’t top notch.  While so many Belgian breweries are rich in family history, there are some newer ones starting their own traditions.  The Musketeers Brewery fits this category...

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0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 2:58 PM - Categories: Beer

Oct 5 2009

Homebrew Contest Coming to Binny's in Willowbrook

On November tenth, Binny’s in Willowbrook will be hosting a homebrew contest.  There is no charge to enter the contest, and the top three contestants will take home valuable prizes.   Beer experts from Binny’s and Sam Adams will be judging the event. If you wish to enter the contest, please bring two bottles of your beer to Binny’s in Willowbrook...

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4 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 5:09 PM - Categories: Beer

Oct 1 2009

Raise a "Fresh" Glass to the Hop Harvest

October is here, which means many things to different people.  To the people of the beer world, it means that the freshly hopped beers will be available for a short amount of time.  Come mid September, brewers are either scrambling...

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1 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 12:19 PM - Categories: Beer

Sep 29 2009

Roman Brewery: A Historical Gem

 

Brouwerij Roman was the historical gem of our journey; this says a lot when Roman is juxtaposed with the other breweries of our trip. There are official documents showing that beer was being brewed at Roman Brewery in 1545. While it is impressive that Roman Brewery is on its fourteenth generation of owners, the thing that impressed us even more..

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1 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 12:20 PM - Categories: Beer

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