Binny's Blog

We fell in love with Pollyanna Fun Size at first taste and its ramped up imperial cousin left us speechless. Eager for a glimpse at the magic behind this remarkable beer, we took a trip to Pollyanna to brew a batch.

When anyone mentions beer, the first thing that comes to mind is probably Pilsner - the brilliantly golden, effervescent and refreshing style.

Happy Independence Day! The Barrel to Bottle Crew celebrates the 4th with a special episode. What did people drink in revolutionary times?

Brewer, author, music geek and raconteur – Dogfish Head founder Sam Calagione is one of the leading voices in the craft beer industry.

Noon Whistle is a remarkably open place. From propped doors and windows, to a wide-open brew house, a visit to their Lombard location is an unobscured look at the laborious world of brewing.

It takes something extra to make it in Chicago’s craft beer scene, but Forbidden Root makes it look easy. In this episode, the Barrel to Bottle team chats with Forbidden Root Head Brewer Nick Williams and craft brewing guru Randy Mosher.

This week we welcome Marty Scott from Revolution Brewing Company to the podcast to talk about one of the most iconic in independent breweries in the country.

This week on Barrel To Bottle we get a unique tasting tour of Goose Island Beer Company's 2017 Bourbon County label releases with Goose Island's head of research and development, Mike Siegel.

This week on Barrel to Bottl we talk to Brian Rutzen, Cider Director/Floor Manager for The Northman in Chicago. He'll dive into the ever-growing world of cider to explain cider's historical roots, common misconceptions about cider, and to taste some unique styles.

What's the perfect wine, spirit, or beer to go with your Valentine's Day plans?