ChicagoBeerReview #3: Anniversarioso.

There's a little brewery in our neighboring state of Indiana, AKA "The Hoo-shire", that brews some of the best beer in the world. Three Floyds brewpub in Munster, IN, is only a hop, skip, and jump away from Chicago that brews and serves some fine liquid. They also have a great selection of food and a highly pleasant atmosphere. The pub has a cozy living room atmosphere, with art and movie screen on the wall. I would say that it's definitely worth a trip to the pub someday to have lunch and stock up.

One of my favorites from 3F that you can still get from most quality liquor stores in Chicago is Fantabulous Resplendence. I have only seen it in a 22oz bottle and it will run about $15. I browsed their website for a description, however I did not find one. It's their XI anniversary ale. It's a mildly hoppy ale with a heavy texture and a pleasing aftertaste. A masterpiece of the craft from a well skilled brewery. The best thing about this ale is the mild body high that it induces and the fact that the bottle is wrapped in a label with a scene from what looks like a mad version of the last-supper reminiscent of an Alice in Wonderland scene:



That's a picture of the posters that they have for sale (if they are still in stock). The website is a little outdated and unkempt, however this should not be taken ad an indication of the quality of the beer and food from Three Floyds. What I believe is the original is hanging behind the bar for patrons to study in depth as they order their favorite drinks.

ChicagoBeerReview #1: Start with #1...

This is the first edition of the ChicagoBeerReview, a blog that focuses on fine beer drinking in Chicago. The goal is to list and review fine beer serving establishments, makers of fine beer, and events that contribute to the drinking of fine beer in Chicago. I hope to inform the readers about bars, restaurants, breweries, stores, and brands that contribute to the delivery of fine beers. I will post food and drink specials as well...and probably some ranting and raving.

First and foremost, I'm going to bring out the big guns to start with. I would like to request that every beer drinker try Dogfish Head 120 minute IPA
at least once in your life. This continually hopped IPA from Milton, DE, boasts 20% alcohol content (more if it's aged longer) and a unique, sweet flavor unlike any I have ever tasted. It's well worth the extra money you will spend on a bottle. It dosen't get much better than this.

That's it for CBR #1, there will be more to come in the future. For now: enjoy!