At this point, I realize it’s rather passé, but I just have to talk about this month’s unusual weather one more time. Notably, the daily gloomy forecasts remind me very vividly of my time spent in the city of Amsterdam. As a young and impressionable collegian, I can’t imagine a better crash course in beer culture. Every day would greet us with thick fog, the occasional drizzle, only to be replaced with an onslaught of rain and grumpy attitudes. So, along with some of the other Americans on my study abroad semester, decided to seek out Amsterdam’s best bar for beer. While... Read More

1. Bohemian Biergarten   Monday – Friday from 3 pm – 6 pm, All Day Thursday Food Specials | Drinks: $4 Jameson shots, $2 off 1L Biers, $1 off 0.5L Biers, $4 Well Cocktails, $2 off all Wines Bohemian Biergarten has traditional Czech brews as well as plenty of Eastern European food to gorge yourself on, including pierogi, sausage platter, pretzels, and meat platters. Communal seating lets you bond with your fellow beer drinkers, but if you’re looking to avoid the college crown, make sure to get there before 11. 2. Next Door American Eatery   Daily from 3 pm – 6... Read More

With a name like Infinite Velocity Spirit Hound Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, it’s easy to understand why this beer was worthy of its very own release party this week. Just this last Thursday Feb. 9th, West Flanders Brewing Co. and Spirit Hound Distilleries released their unique, limited time stout at West Flanders’ brewpub on Pearl Street. The event was even complete with pan-fried frog legs from chef Chris Cunningham and live music by the Thursday Night Pickers. Spirit Hound, the partner that helped bring us this brew, is located just north in Lyons. The owners of the distillery were... Read More