Back in Action

So after a long–far too long–break, I’m back to getting this thing off the ground and giving the Chicago brews, news and reviews that were completely non-existent without me.

First big news: I successfully brewed a batch of Imperial Pale Ale in late October 2011. Ok, it was from a kit, but it was a big first step and a rousing success.

The first pint of my first homebrew. Delicious.

On deck for the rest of 2012:

I’ve set an aggressive goal of two home brews per month, with some original recipes coming out in October. I’ll be sure to post some notes/ideas/and results here.

Two impending brewery tours: Half Acre in Chicago (which I’ve been waiting for since last February when I made a free tour reservation), and Sun King in Indianapolis. Both should be fun times.

Other than that, I’m working on a long term plan involving this hobby of mine, but no reason to go into details yet.

I’ll also be keeping up with beer industry news and events throughout Chicago.

So here’s to many future posts. Cheers.

After a long break, been brewi…

After a long break, been brewing in 2011 and 2012. Time to get these updates back to regular.

ChiTownBeer Weekly Tweets for 2009-09-30

• In South Bend, drinking a blue moon from a kegerator I set up. It’s pretty foamy, but I think we have the CO2 pressure right. Any thoughts? #

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ChiTownBeer Weekly Tweets for 2009-09-16

• Just finished a beer at Twisted Pine in Boulder with @mel_mayhem. The expresso stout is excellent and the Hoppy Man a pleasant palate killer #

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ChiTownBeer Weekly Tweets for 2009-09-09

• Chitownbeer is planning a triumphant return to the blogoverse. Stay tuned… #

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ChiTownBeer Weekly Tweets for 2009-07-08

• RT @WBEZ Classical Music with a Beer Chaser http://tinyurl.com/lgy7vl #
• Just got back from Fort Wayne, IN. I’ll tell you what, those people at Mad Anthony know a think or two about stouts. #

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ChiTownBeer Weekly Tweets for 2009-06-17

• Half acre = delious #
• Checkin’ out Lez Zep and the beer list at La Salle power co. What are you drinking? #
• I’m hosting a beer party. What are some of your favorite beer/food combos? #

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ChiTownBeer Weekly Tweets for 2009-06-10

• Is this manga for beer? RT @MetroBrewing: Time for some beerga. #

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ChiTownBeer Weekly Tweets for 2009-06-03

• I can hear/see the #Belmont/Sheffield festival from my house. Going to check it out… #
• About to experiment with #BeerMargaritas. Anyone know any good recipes? I have tequila, grand marnier, and some Modelo especial. + water. #
• Medill Reports finally tackles worthy topics. http://bit.ly/gRVlJ #
• Finished the last of my Oaked Arrogant Bastard last night. When will Stone make enroads to Illinois? #
• Stag’s 5th annual Beer Chugging Contest this Saturday. Reggie’s Music Joint. I’ll be there. Here’s a taste: http://tr.im/mJHz #
• Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #blogger #beer #Chicago #

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Drink your gallstones away!

It may not be as fun (i.e. disgusting) as it sounds, but having two units of alcohol every day can help prevent gallstones, reports the UK’s Daily Mail.

Imbibing the units (which The Mail defines as a pint of beer, medium-sized glass of wine or double shot of whiskey) can help reduce your risk of gallstones by 33 percent. The University of East Anglia study followed the dietary habits of almost 26,000 people for 10 years.

That’s not all. The Mayo Clinic says alcohol can also help reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke.

The key is, of course, moderation, but the next time someone questions why you’re popping open a cold one at 1 in the afternoon, tell them you’re just toasting you health.