I’ve been a big fan of Goose Island Brewing for a while now, and am excited to report that they’re starting to widely distribute in the SF Bay area.   To celebrate an influx of Chicago brewed Belgian ales, Goose Island and Monk’s Kettle teamed up for launch party, with a selection of treats from [...]

While in Chicago, it seemed worthwhile to find out how they make beer in the Windy City.  Fortuitously,  when I happened to meet Goose Island brewer Tom Korder at GABF, I mentioned I was coming to town and would love to see the facilities.  He happily agreed, and met us with us on a chilly [...]

My dad is leaving Wisconsin. After over twenty years, he’s moving just south of the border into Illinois.  For those of us who live in California, that might not seem like a huge difference, but for native Wisconsites, this is high treason.  It’s the Benedict Arnold of relocations, trading in the Brewers, cheese, and beer [...]