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The Return of Honkers: This Week's Beer News

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One of Chicago’s original craft beers is coming back. We broke the news of its discontinuation back in early 2019 , calling it “the end of an era” as Goose was pivoting to beers like Old Man Grumpy and Next Coast IPA. Earlier today, Goose Island made it official : Honkers Ale is returning to package format.

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This Week's Beer News: Weed Edition + ICBW Pint Glass Preview

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Today, we’re bringing you an exclusive first look at this year’s Craft Beer Week pint glass, courtesy of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. In partnership with Boelter, $1 from each glass will be donated to the ICBG to support their mission of education promotion and advocacy.

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Light Years: Has Britain Finally Fallen for Low-Calorie Beer?

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London’s latest beer crush is plastered all over various forms of public transit, from the Tube to double-decker buses. Beer But Better,” the advert for a brand called Prime Time reads. Big claims on London buses are nothing new, but this beer is worth a second look. or Australia, beers like this would be nothing special.

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A New Low for Local Beverage Imagery (+ Unrelated Events & Socials)

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I can’t believe beer and spirits makers are still doing s**t like this. But apparently Spirit Water - the brewery and distillery in suburban Cary owned and operated by Tim Kovac , the creator of Not Your Father’s Root Beer — thinks it’s perfectly fine to promote a vodka called … Panty Dropper.

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BevX 2024: Hilton For The Win

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Spoiled for choice Across all three tiers, the Hilton Managed Beverage Program includes domestic and import beers, as well as craft breweries from 11 U.S. regions, representing dozens of different styles and over 100 possible craft beers in total. Hard seltzers, with malt- and spirit-based options, round out the offerings.

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This Week's Beer News: Asahi Acquiring Octopi Edition.

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Not only is Octopi going to start brewing Asahi Ultra Dry for this continent, but per the press release they’ll also apparently be brewing beer for a Czech brand owned by Asahi called Kozel, at a time when Czech-style beers are still in their ascendancy. The Mad Tap , a self-pour beer bar in Tipton, is now open.

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The Restaurant’s Guide to St. Patrick’s Day Promotions

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Whether the holiday falls on a weekday or weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to boost sales with a special restaurant promotion or event. Patrick’s Day Promotion Ideas We’ve come up with ideas that are a little different from your standard St. Irish Whiskeys Offering a promotion on Irish whiskey is another unique draw.