Beerpinions

Pat invites his two beer buyers, Callie and Dave, onto the Beerpinions Podcast. On this episode, we get a little perspective from two beer buyers as they talk experience and common trends today in the beer world. If this particular episode peaks your interest, then visit beerpinions.co to hear more beer talk from Pat and Bruce.

Beerpinions has the part-owner of Old Town Ale House and self-proclaimed genius Bruce Elliott (@GeriatricGenius) on the show. Elliott shares countless stories about the Old Town neighborhood as well as the many famous faces he's encountered there. To know more about the witty, tastefully vulgar Bruce Elliott, check out his blog brucecameronelliott.blogspot.com or visit him at the Old Town Ale House. 

Beerpinions turns into a history class this week as Liz Garibay joins the podcast. Liz is one of the esteemed directors of the Chicago Brewseum and proud owner/writer/podcaster/tour guide of History On Tap, "a project that explores history through the lens of alcohol." The Chicago Brewseum recently opened an exhibition at the Field Museum; go support Liz and her team by visiting it.

Beerpinions turns into a history class this week as Liz Garibay joins the podcast. Liz is one of the esteemed directors of the Chicago Brewseum and proud owner/writer/podcaster/tour guide of History On Tap, "a project that explores history through the lens of alcohol." The Chicago Brewseum recently opened an exhibition at the Field Museum; go support Liz and her team by visiting it.

Beerpinions first suburban guest Rafael Gomez comes onto the show. Rafael is the proud proprietor of Minor Threat Restaurant Group (which includes Sovereign of Plainfield and Crusade of Yorkville). Pat and Bruce learn a little bit about running a business in the "burbs" as well as break their no politics rule on the show. Visit minorthreatgroup.com or take a trip to one of Rafael's beautiful beer-themed restaurants.

The Beerpinions' crew once again pack up their gear for an on-location interview. This week, Pat and Bruce interview Ed Marszewski of Marz Community Brewing. The gentlemen get a rundown of Ed's adrenalized life running lit mags, arts galleries, radio stations, and much much more. If you ever find yourself planted in Bridgeport, visit Marz Community Brewing at 3630 S Iron Street.

Eymard Freire and Elliott Beier of BiXi invite Pat and Bruce to their new establishment in Logan Square. The guys discuss how BiXi came to fruition as well as what sets their BrewPub apart from other brewery/restaurants in the city. The gentlemen also provide their opinion on the taproom controversy as well as spend a few moments shitting on Yelp.

Pat, Bruce, and the team hit the road to Ravenswood to have a chat with Hagen Dost and Bill Wesselink of Dovetail Brewery. The gentlemen discuss the brewery's fermentation process and continental European technique, giving this brewery a traditional but unique style when compared to Chicago's contemporary beer scene.

Dear friends Trevor Rose-Hamblin and Andreas Biller of Old Irving Brewing Company join Pat and Bruce at the Beerpinions' table. The guys talk about the start and successes of the brewery as well as commemorate Homaro Cantu and his influential genius behind Old Irving Brewing. To learn more about this brewery, please visit oldirvingbrewing.com

Dear friends Trevor Rose-Hamblin and Andreas Biller of Old Irving Brewing Company join Pat and Bruce at the Beerpinions' table. The guys talk about the start and successes of the brewery as well as commemorate Homaro Cantu and his influential genius behind Old Irving Brewing. To learn more about this brewery, please visit oldirvingbrewing.com