Types of Beer Glasses [Beer 101 Series]
The different types of beer glasses available around the world are vast. However, we wanted to put together an overview of the most popular beer glasses that are used in many craft beer bars today. Choosing the correct glassware can take your beer drinking experience to the next level.
Meet The Team: Maggie Mikula
An occasional series where we meet the team< and unearth a few fun facts about our Bottleneck family. Launching 2016: Maggie Mikula.
Holiday Hangover Home Remedies [Infographic]
We surveyed the Bottleneck team and compiled a list of battle-tested hangover home remedies to share with those who choose to challenge the hangover gods.
Supporting Local Whiskey
With so many types of whiskey available, we believe it is important to support local whiskey distilleries and spirit makers if the opportunity arises, and that is why we chose to add six new whiskeys from the Illinois region to the already solid selection at Howells & Hood.
A Holiday Beer Pairing Guide – Beer for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner
Beer fans looking for a perfect beer for thanksgiving and christmas dinners need look no further! We spoke with Beer Manager Phil Miley who maintains the largest draft beer list in Chicago at Howells & Hood for his expert recommendations on Christmas dinner beer pairings. He chose some wonderful craft beers to go with these popular dishes:
Special Occasion Food and Beer Pairings
This week sees a special occasion at Old Town Pour House Oak Brook. They decided to tap some very rare beers and pair elevated food to celebrate.
Classic Cocktails With A Twist: Bottleneck Beertail Recipes
We recently teamed up with Libbey Glass to shoot some photos of Howells & Hood General Manager Andrew Macker making some classic cocktails with a twist.
Styles of Beer [Beer 101 Series]
The result of The Brewing Process is one of two beer types: Ale or Lager. From here, there are several main styles of beer that you should know…