I'm heading to Chicago for a couple days next weekend (14th - 16th) and have two questions: 1. Where is a good place to buy bottles? I would be particularly interested in a store that will let you buy singles. 2. Are there any special tappings going on next weekend? Thanks!
West Lakeiew Liquors is my favorite shop in the city. Lots of singles, though most are imports. A great place to pick up Pipeworks bottles, which you should do. Beer Menus (Chicago) is a great resource for finding what's on tap and where. Some stores also keep their inventory listed there. Make sure you check to see when each list was updated, and call first before traveling across the city for a specific beer. Details about where you're staying, what you're looking for, and what you're into will help with recommendations. For example, if you're staying in the South Loop, love cheeseburgers, and don't want to travel by car or take public transit: Villains If you're staying in the South Loop, love cheeseburgers, and do have access to a car or are willing to take public transit Bad Apple or Kuma's Cheers!
Binnys are usually well stocked with all the basics. Beer menus is also a great resource for unique or harder to track down beers. Where to drink depends on the neighborhood you'll be in...
it would be extremely easier to help yah out if you told us where you were staying in chicago. big selection. thing is, i can give you two locations to buy bottles in chicago ten miles apart.
