Lincoln Square Winter Brew 2014

I've been the last two years and if I remember correctly a 9 oz pour (the size of the glass you'll receive) is $4 and special releases (Big Hugs, Bean Gene, etc.) are either $5 or $6 (each ticket is $1). The food portions are pretty tiny (you can easily eat 2-3 of them) and I believe those are also between $4-$6 (or even more).

It's a decent enough time, but a little small (maybe 6 breweries and they each bring 3-5 different beers). Usually Half Acre, Revolution, Finch's, 5 Rabbit, Metropolitan and a few others are there. I'd put money on Half Acre having Daisy Cutter, Heyoka, Alpenglow and Pony/Over Ale. Usually the breweries will bring their year rounds and have 1 or maybe 2 special kegs (which will have lines).

Here is what breweries brought last year that I had gives you an idea of the "rare" beers they'll have:

5 Rabbit - 5 Lizard
Revolution - Repo Man
Begyle - North by Northwest, Neighborly Stout
Half Acre - Double Daisy Cutter, The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game
Metropolitan - Generator

If you want a smaller laid back festival with most of the north side breweries this is for you. Just don't expect any crazy beers, just most of the standard selections.