Beer Releases: April 11 - April 17, 2021

Tuesday, April 13

UPDATE - SOLD OUT
Collab with Whiskey Hill and Foreign Exchange

 The original blend of the TFTI base was combined with the base of Barycentric Imperial Stout.  That marked the start of this journey for BA TFTI. The brew was then aged for 11 months over at Foreign Exchange in 5-year Heaven Hill Bourbon Barrels.  The final produce was then aged with pistachios, toasted coconut, and Madagascar vanilla beans.  The result is a 12.5% BA TFTI Imperial Stout.

Wednesday, April 14

I Came Here to Crush Cakes and Take Names

This is one of those beers that when you hear what's in it, you would say "I'd eat that."  When you find out it is a beer, you would say "Even Better!" Black Horizon's Cake Crusher series is a truly delightful set of Golden Ales.  This version is their blueberry variant, giving you the liquid and alcoholic version of a supremly tasty blueberry cheesecake.  

Goldfinger's Maibock

A bright and floral aroma is the first think you will notice from Goldfinger's Maibock.  Followed by a sweet malt and bready flavor that finishes smooth and dry.  Definitely worth a pick-up at their Downers Grove location or via distribution.

Granny Candy

Love the name of this beer!  The inspiration for this beer is Grandma and her bowl of Werther's Caramel.  At least my grandparents always had that bowl of Werther's.  Granny Candy is described as a Caramel Candy-Inspired Golden Ale, which was brewed with Golden Promise Malt, Caramel Powder, and "all of Grandma's wisdom."

Thursday, April 15

Ike and Oak's Bringing Dusseldorf to Woodridge

Returning back to the taps of Ike & Oak Brewing is Sieben Brucken, their Dusseldorf Altbier.  Light bodied and crisp, with a bit of malty sweetness and a touch of hop bitterness.  It's a tradiitonal German beer that you can easily drink while enjoying the full flavor.

All Aboard the Trans Pacific Express

Tangled Roots Brewing Company latest is part of their Survival of the Fittest.  Trans Pacific Express is an easily sessionable IPA with a ton of Coconut and Pineapple puree.  This was dry hopped with Cascade, Amarillo, and Citra for an extra punch of citrus and tangerine.  Available at all three locations (Ottawa, Lockport, and Glenview.

Friday, April 16

Two Dropping at Nik & Ivy

Lockport's Nik & Ivy has one new and one returning beer making its way onto the taps today.  The Lake Life is an American Blueberry Wheat that weighs in at 5.5% ABV.  Fresh blueberry aroma and flavor, with a little bit of vanilla and hops.  Truly crushable.

In the Kiwi, Kiwi, Kiwi Room

A warm weekend calls for a refreshing beer.  Pollyanna Brewing's Kiwi Allure is just that.  This Berliner Weisse is a staple from the Lemont Brewery, and is perfect for their outdoor porch tables.

A Double-Milkshake

Miskatonic's Storm Shake is back!  It's a Milkshake IPA that weighs in at 8.3% ABV, but has a true ice cream parlor twist.  Imagine your normal Milkshake IPA that has pillowy milk sugar and real, high quality vanilla added to the mix.  Plenty of IPA bitterness and spine that will also satisfy your need for over-the-top creamy, shaky decadence.

Rt66 Old School's Two Drop Friday

Two new brews at the Wilmington-based Rt66 Old School Brewing.  Aim to Misbehave is their Rt66 Old School Brewing's latest Pink Alewife varient.  Annie designed hers to infused with Strawberry and Mango, and is looking to beat the 27-minute "Quickest Tap Challenge."  Cardinal Kisses is a Red Ale with Malty, Caramel, and Toffee notes.  This beer is named in honor of Tina (the owner)'s father.

Dropping Til They Hop at SKB

Skeleton Key Brewery has two hop heavy pale ales today.  Ill Gufo is a big hazy filled with pillowy juiciness.  The other is crisp and clear, going by the name Friends Don't Lie.  Both get a thumbs up from me.  

Saturday, April 17

Locked, Loaded, and Ready for You

Garage Band Brewing's American IPA is back in Plainfield.  This is one of their best, brewed with caramel, Munich malts, flaked oats, Cascade hops, and Citra hops.  You'll get strong fruit and citrus characteristics, spicy earth undertones, and a silky smooth finish.