If Union is attempting to stake a declare as the very best new beer bar in Chicago by celebrating the breweries that encompass them in Logan Sq., internet hosting the first-ever Logan Sq. Beer Week is a good way to solidify that concept.
It’s been some time since Chicago had a beer bar open with the sort of appreciation and reward that Union has been getting (though, to be honest, it’s been some time since a really beer-focused bar and restaurant opened in Chicago).
For these of us who solely consider beer weeks on a state or nationwide stage, the idea of a neighborhood beer week is a bit novel and helps to solidify Logan Sq. as Chicago’s premiere brewery vacation spot.
For comparability’s sake across the metropolis, it’s been some time since there was one thing new to debate on Ravenswood’s Malt Row (although that may change each time Hop Butcher lastly opens up store within the former Half Acre Lincoln house). Equally, the Chicago Brewing District in West City amalgamation of breweries hasn’t had a variety of change since Midwest Coast moved in, however we might see each ‘hoods decide up this concept and run with it fairly rapidly.
With Illinois Craft Beer Week dominating late spring, an early fall hyperlocal beer week is a good way to shut out the consuming season. Particulars on Union’s plans together with occasions with Marz, Hopewell, Maplewood, center forehead and others comply with on this press launch:
INTRODUCING THE FIRST-EVER ANNUAL ‘LOGAN SQUARE BEER WEEK’
Union Logan Sq. Unites Neighborhood Breweries toPresent 5 Days of Particular Choices to Showcase Logan Sq.’s Thrilling Beer Scene
CHICAGO, IL (AUGUST 24, 2022) — First opening doorways in Logan Sq. in spring 2022, Union was launched by Meadowlark Hospitality (Lardon, The Meadowlark) as a love letter to Chicago’s beer scene with a mission to showcase an eclectic array of native breweries on its 24 rotating faucets. Now the staff is celebrating the thrilling beer neighborhood it calls residence by presenting the first-ever Logan Sq. Beer Week. From September twelfth – September sixteenth, hopheads can take pleasure in a week’s value of programming supplied by a few of the most well-known breweries within the neighborhood. Search for unique tappings, flights, specials, occasions and extra from Marz Brewing, Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, Revolution Brewing, Ørkenoy, Hopewell Brewing, Pilot Challenge, Solemn Oath, Ravinia Brewing and center forehead.
Following a kick-off get together for the week beginning at 5pm at Union on Monday, September twelfth that includes a faucet takeover with under-the-radar brews from all of Logan Sq. Beer Weeks’ collaborating brewers and meals specials, every subsequent day to comply with will function numerous specials across the neighborhood—from an unique tapping of “Rye Dunkel” at Revolution to a “Beer, Bang Bang Pie, and Bingo” celebration at Solemn Oath, and far more. Beer buffs can seize a Logan Sq. Beer Week “passport” at Union’s kick-off get together or some other collaborating location all through the week.
Passport-holders are inspired to fill their passports with stamps by visiting the varied “happenings” all through the week. These with 5 or extra stamps by the top of Logan Sq. Beer Week can flip it in to Union on or shortly after Saturday, 8/17 to be entered right into a raffle to win a dinner for 4 at Union. The primary 25 of which will even obtain a present bag chock stuffed with goodies from all collaborating breweries, together with koozies, drink tokens, and extra!
“We couldn’t be extra excited to be celebrating all the good beer Logan Sq. has to provide,” says Steve Lewis, beer lover and proprietor of Union. “The breweries we’ve partnered up with should not solely among the many finest within the metropolis, they’re pillars of the beer scene within the Nice Lakes and higher Midwest area.”
The complete schedule of choices is beneath. To be taught extra about Logan Sq. Beer Week, try information and updates on Union’s Instagram at @unionlogansquare.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING DURING LOGAN SQUARE BEER WEEK
MONDAY: SEPTEMBER 12, 2022UNION
Kick off the week of beer love with a launch get together at Union! Attempt a mix of uncommon, eclectic, and/or sought-after drafts from the entire collaborating breweries, full with meals specials!
TUESDAY: SEPTEMBER 13, 2022MAPLEWOOD BREWERY & DISTILLERY, HOPEWELL BREWING
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery hosts Polombia for a pop-up & drinks at their Lounge and faucets a keg of their Barrel-Aged Cuppa Imperial Stout.Hopewell Brewing Co. serves up $5 Sluggish Pours of First Pils.
WEDNESDAY: SEPTEMBER 14, 2022REVOLUTION BREWING, ØRKENOY, PILOT PROJECT
Revolution Brewing faucets a particular brew for the beer devotees on the market – their particular Rye Dunkel.Ørkenoy serves up $1 oysters and $5 full pours from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.Pilot Challenge slings $10 flights all evening lengthy.
THURSDAY: SEPTEMBER 15, 2022RAVINIA BREWING, MARZ BREWING
Ravinia Brewing goes massive with their new $10 particular, Flight of the Hazies, that includes 4 5-oz pours: Diversey Station Juicy Session Pale Ale, Isle of Misplaced Hops: Medusa’s Lagoon Hazy IPA, Fall Down Juice Imperial Hazy IPA (their latest brew, launching this present day!), and fourth hazy, TBD.Marz Brewing’s Snackwave Station provides snacks for all of the beer buffs — complimentary with $5 Chug Life Drafts.
FRIDAY: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022SOLEMN OATH, MIDDLE BROW
Solemn Oath hosts “Beer, Bang Bang & Bingo” celebration with Logan Sq.’s Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits center forehead faucets their ’21 Barrel-Aged Milk Eyed Mender + Foeder-Aged Neighborhood with Michigan peaches. Observe up with them after Beer Week— their annual Block Get together is Saturday, August seventeenth!
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