Monday, November 19, 2012
Lake Bluff Brewing Company saw a void in the community and hopped on it.
Not sure what brew to try at Lake Bluff Brewing Company? Find out what ale’s you with this short quiz. 1. You’re late for work, and a large wild bird is gobblin’ up valuable driving space on 176. How do you react? A: Run it over. Looks like Thanksgiving dinner’s taken care of! B: I can wait. How cool and random! Ooh, I wonder what the crossing guard is reading? C: I rode my bike, so this isn’t a problem unless the thing tries to attack me. 2. What’s your favorite part of the Lake Bluff Fourth of July parade? A: Our community’s patriotism really shines. B: The parade floats. Always some community pride and humor! C: Just give me the food. All of the food. 3. What’s most important to you? A: Tradition, kicking ass. B: Living in the …
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Inspired by Oktoberfest, a small band of Grayslake hockey dads decided to craft their own beer with hockey-themed names.
It all began in Helsinki. Four Grayslake hockey dads went to Helsinki in 2009 to watch the Chicago Blackhawks play, the season they won the Stanley Cup. Don Chatten, Kurt Engdahl, Bill Hermes and Jeff Shepherd soaked in the culture and sampled the Helsinki beers, even having a drink with Coach Q, Joel Quenneville. There, an idea was born. "Why don't we make microbrews with obscure hockey names?" asked Chatten. "That's what we asked ourselves. And here we are." And so Light the Lamp Brewery, at lightthelampbrewery.com, was born. They incorporated in November 2010 and began experimenting with recipes and bottling processes, designing logos and T-shirts. Light the Lamp offfically went into production in 2011. Two more men have joined the …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Lake Bluff Brewing Co. gives a hometown feel to hanging out with friends.
Who said beer is just for boys? Certainly not the Lake Bluff Brewing Co., which just opened two weeks ago in downtown Lake Bluff to great acclaim. Opened by Lake Bluff residents Rodd Specketer and Dave Burns, the Brewing Co. offers locals a great place to hang out and enjoy the rich tradition of beer. Loosely based on the German beer hall with banquette table seating, Brewing Co. offers locals a fresh take on the suburban bar, with a cozy, hometown feel. It’s the perfect spot to gab with the gals, confer on the latest book club read, or just settle in for time away from the kids. Gals can choose from one of the four small craft blends. Specketer claims the Belgian Monkey is a favorite of women (including his mother-in-law), as is the Black…
Nick Christofalos
10:07 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Activator Cycle Club loves your beer!!! Also thanks for the club support :-) more ›