with Greg Hall
I think Goose Island was the first brewpub I ever visited, not too long after you opened. Tell me how the brewery began and how you moved into the company. My father [John Hall] was in the paper packaging business, ...
Posts tagged with chicago
Follow the Music
When I think about artists and their expressions,” said Tomme Arthur from Port/Lost Abbey Brewing, “I am reminded that art is in a constant state of evolution. Brush strokes get refined, subject matter improves and the essence of the artist ...
Wandering the Windy City
Mention Chicago to most people, and what comes to mind? Conventions, sports and, oh yes, unpredictable weather. Not long ago, a convention landed us in the city, and Mother Nature greeted us with 90 degree heat and humidity to match. ...
Beer: A History of Brewing in Chicago
The current work is an expanded version of the author’s 1999 book The History of Beer and Brewing in Chicago, 1833-1978, adding approximately 100 pages to the original text. The first book is a lively, easy-to-read account of Chicago brewing ...
25 All-American Beer Cities: 25 for AAB’s 25th
As part of its silver anniversary celebration, All About Beer Magazine asked me to name my 25 favorite American beer cities. Lists like these invite controversy, which isn’t a bad thing. Differences of opinion make for good discussion and are ...
