What We’re Drinking | May 24, 2019

May 24, 2019 | Justin Carter

Another week in the books. Tons of sports ball happenings. How about them Warriors, eh??

In beer happenings…no big buy-outs, more pastry stouts, tons of DDH trüb IPAs, and not nearly enough craft lagers. Luckily summer is upon us, maybe we’ll get more crispy bois (hint hint, brewers).

So anyways, here’s What We’re Drinking:

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Maplewood Lounge | A Taproom Example Worth Emulating

December 13, 2017 | Mathew Powers

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery didn’t merely open a taproom and tasting space, it opened a thoughtful representation of the entire Maplewood experience — and that’s how all breweries should approach taproom designs.

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March Beer Madness: Brewery Bracketology at Brass Tap Orland Park (Chicago)

March 13, 2017 | Mathew Powers

Few places embrace local breweries like Brass Tap in Orland Park, Illinois (Chicago). But, this is no time to celebrate community — community, smoonity! This is March Beer Madness and it’s all about competition! One dozen breweries enter the tournament, but only one leaves a winner (and the lucky fans who picked it correctly). It starts with Chicago’s Maplewood Brewery vs. suburban Darien’s Miskatonic on day one, March 16th.

It’s free to fill out a bracket… so, who ya got?

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Maplewood Brewery & Distillery Spirits Launch

January 16, 2017 | Mathew Powers

Maplewood Brewery, as it is rountinely referred, officially goes by the name, “Maplewood Brewery & Distillery,” and on January, 18, those in Chicago will finally be able to experience Maplewood’s multi-faceted focus on imbibing. At Chicago’s Fountainhead — a hip craft beer and whiskey bar, one can attend and enjoy what is officially being called, “Maplewood Spirits Launch & Boilermaker Night.”

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