Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro

   Next week, Left Hand will release their extremely popular Milk Stout in nitro bottles. The brewery chose Chicago as one of the first markets to unveil this beer due to the success of their non-nitro Milk Stout in the Windy City.

   So how does Milk Stout Nitro differ from the regular Milk Stout? After an aggressive pour, the beer will have a thick head, lots of rising bubbles, and will be eerily similar looking to a Guinness poured by bars using those special Guinness taps. Check out this video on how to pour Left Hand Nitro....

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

Binny's in Champaign: Under Construction

   Just a quick progress report on the new Binny's we're building in Champaign, IL. Construction is running right on schedule, and everything is looking great for our target opening in February. You'll to find the new Champaign Binny's...

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9 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 9:52 AM - Categories: Beer | Spirits | Wine

The Wording of Whisky

   Scotch is scotch, right?

   Yes and no. How Scotch whisky is labeled and how we refer to said whisky on the label has been a contentious debate for as long as we have had whisky.Scotch whisky? Scotch malt whisky? Scotch grain whisky? Blended Scotch whisky? Single-malt whisky? Single-grain whisky? Pure malt whisky? Vatted malt whisky?And then when we add definers such as Fine Old, Rare Old, Choice Old, Extra Special, Special Reserve, Aged, Finest, Oldest Matured; none of which actually define the age or quality of the whisky! It's enough to make your head spin.

   There are several laws currently defining how we label the water of life. Scotch whisky is whisky if...

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2 comments - Posted by Patrick Brophy at 1:56 PM - Categories: Spirits

Don't Call Me a "Wine Snob"

   I'm not a “wine snob.” People who prefer attending major league baseball games aren't sports snobs. Those who settle in with Tom Clancy or a classic Mark Twain aren't considered book snobs. Seeing a show on Broadway does not make a person a theatre snob. An individual who is more inclined to gaze in amazement at a Monet rather than a child's fingerpainting is not an art snob. These are all hobbies that require...

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6 comments - Posted by Guest Blogger at 9:41 AM - Categories: Wine

January Wine Sale

   The Binny's January Wine Sale starts today. This means savings on hundreds of wines across the store, from Jacob's Creek to '06 Margaux. Click here to see the whole list.

   Along with the wines listed online, we're also offering special prices on hundreds of other wines in too low of quantites and too low of prices to advertise. Hence the sweet treasure chest graphic there on the left. You'll have to swing by your favorite Binny's location to see what great deals you can discover!

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0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:33 AM - Categories: Wine

Hopslam Release Party at Binny's

   Great news! We just got confirmation that we will have a keg of Hopslam at the South Loop Tasting Room. That means we can throw a super awesome Hopslam release party! I don't think I really have to explain how fantastic this is going to be.

South Loop Tasting Room
Bell's Hopslam
Release Party
Thursday, January 12th, 5:30-8pm

$8 for your first pour of Hopslam
RSVP (312) 768-4400

   Hopslam sixers will also go on sale when we tap the keg. This is your best chance in Chicago to get your hands on this annual favorite, and it's going to be a lot of fun, too. Seriously, RSVP soon.

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21 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 5:36 PM - Categories: Beer | Events

Binny's Commercial: Tony O

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