For: For Backyard Salutes Beer: Crown’s Special Forces IPA ABV and Price: 6.4% alcohol by volume (ABV). $5 pint, $14 pitcher. Location: Crown Brewing Address: 211 S. East St. Crown Point, IN Website: crownbrewing.com |
For: For Blockbuster Thirsts Beer: Emmett’s McCarthy Red Ale ABV and Price: 5.2% ABV. $5 pint, $14 pitcher, $135 half-barrel keg. Location: Emmett’s Brewing Company; three locations, including Emmett’s Tavern Address: 128 W. Main St. West Dundee, IL Website: emmettsalehouse.com |
For: For A Fail-Safe Sipper Beer: Emmett’s Victory Pale Ale ABV and Price: 5.6% ABV. $5 pint, $14 growler ($10 refill). Location: Emmett’s Brewing Company; three locations, including Emmett’s Tavern Address: 128 W. Main St. West Dundee, IL Website: <a href="http://www.emmettsalehouse.com </div> |
For: For Thinking IPA Drinkers Beer: Figure Eight’s Where Lizards Dare ABV and Price: 4% ABV. $4 pint, $6.50/22 oz. bottle. Location: Figure Eight Brewing Address: 1555 W. Lincolnway, #105 Valparaiso, IN Website: figure8brewing.com |
For: For Post-game Toasts Beer: Finch’s Cut Throat ABV and Price: 5.5% ABV. $5.50 pint. Location: Available at The Beer Bistro Address: 1061 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL Website: finchbeer.com |
For: For Fish Tacos Beer: 5 Rabbit’s 5 Lizard ABV and Price: 4.3% ABV. $5 pint. Location: Available at Map Room Address: 1949 N. Hoyne Ave. Chicago, IL Website: 5rabbitbrewery.com |
For: For The Craftphobic Beer: Flatlander’s Lincolnshire Lager ABV and Price: 4.9% ABV. $4.25 pint, $14 pitcher, $95 half-barrel keg. Location: Flatlander’s Restaurant & Brewery Address: 200 Village Green Dr. Lincolnshire, IL Website: flatlanders.com |
For: For The Evolved Palate Beer: Flossmoor Station’s Gandy Dancer Honey Ale ABV and Price: 5.8% ABV. $4.50 pint, $13 pitcher. Location: Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery Address: 1035 Sterling Ave. Flossmoor, IL Website: flossmoorstation.com |
For: For Clover Huggers Beer: Flossmoor Station’s Iron Horse Stout ABV and Price: 5.6% ABV. $4.50 pint, $15.95 growler ($11.95 refill). Location: Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery Address: 1035 Sterling Ave. Flossmoor, IL Website: flossmoorstation.com |
For: For Navigating Nippy Treks Beer: Flossmoor Station’s Pullman Brown Ale ABV and Price: 6% ABV. $4.50 pint, $50/28-pint keg. Location: Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery Address: 1035 Sterling Ave. Flossmoor, IL Website: flossmoorstation.com |
For: For The Best Iced Tea Ever Beer: Goose Island’s Fleur ABV and Price: 5.2% ABV. $10.99 four-pack. Location: Available at Binny's Address: 213 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL Website: gooseisland.com |
For: For The Love Of Meat Beer: Goose Island’s Pepe Nero ABV and Price: 6% ABV. $7.99/22 oz. bottle. Location: Available at Binny's Address: 213 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL Website: gooseisland.com |
For: For Ladies Who Brunch Beer: Goose Island’s Sofie ABV and Price: 6.5% ABV. $7/12 oz. pour, $15/22 oz. bottle. Location: Goose Island Clybourn Address: 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago, IL Website: gooseisland.com |
For: For Drinkable Splendor in the Grass Beer: Half Acre’s Daisy Cutter Pale Ale ABV and Price: 5.2% ABV. $8.99 four-pack. Location: Half Acre Beer Company Address: 4257 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL Website: halfacrebeer.com |
For: For Oktoberfestivities Beer: Half Acre’s Over Ale ABV and Price: 6.5% ABV. $8.99 four-pack. Location: Half Acre Beer Company Address: 4257 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL Website: halfacrebeer.com |
For: For Hamburgling Beer: Hamburger Mary’s Gangster Hopped-Up Amber Ale ABV and Price: 5.6% ABV. $4.50 pint, $16 pitcher. Location: Hamburger Mary’s Address: 5400 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL Website: hamburgermarys.com |
For: For Lawn Chair Enthusiasts Beer: Haymarket’s Mathias Imperial IPA ABV and Price: 10.5% ABV. $9 pint, $32 growler ($27 refill). Location: Haymarket Pub & Brewery Address: 737 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL Website: haymarketbrewing.com |
For: For Northwoods Wandering Beer: Limestone’s Flying Pig Imperial IPA ABV and Price: 8.14% ABV. $6.50/10.5 oz. pour, $16 growler. Location: Limestone Brewing Company Address: 12337 Rte. 59, Ste. 155 Plainfield, IL Website: limestonebrewingcompany.com |
For: For The Love Of Wheat Beer: Limestone’s Wheatlander ABV and Price: 4.7% ABV. $4.50 pint, $6.50/23 oz. pour. Location: Limestone Brewing Company Address: 12337 Rte. 59, Ste. 155 Plainfield, IL Website: limestonebrewingcompany.com |
For: For A Taste of the Fatherland Beer: Lucky Monk’s Fallen Angel Amber Lager ABV and Price: 4.8% ABV. $6.95 pint, $60 five-gallon keg. Location: The Lucky Monk Address: 105 Hollywood Blvd. South Barrington, IL Website: theluckymonk.com |
For: For A Stellar Stout Beer: Lunar’s Total Eclipse Stout ABV and Price: 6% ABV. $5.50 pint. Location: Lunar Brewing Company Address: 54 E. St. Charles Rd. Villa Park, IL Website: 630-530-2077 (no website) |
For: For Urban Bike Snobs Beer: Metropolitan’s Flywheel ABV and Price: 5.2% ABV. $9.79 six-pack. Location: Available at Archer Liquors Address: 5996 S. Archer Ave. Chicago, IL Website: metrobrewing.com |
For: For Movies Alfresco Beer: Metropolitan’s Krankshaft ABV and Price: 5% ABV. $9.79 six-pack. Location: Available at Archer Liquors Address: 5996 S. Archer Ave. Chicago, IL Website: metrobrewing.com |
For: For The Suburban Proud Beer: Mickey Finn’s 847 Suburban Wheat Ale ABV and Price: 4.28% ABV. $4.50 pint, $18 growler ($15 refill). Location: Mickey Finn’s Brewery Address: 412 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL Website: mickeyfinnsbrewery.com |
For: For Holding Hunger Pangs at Bay Beer: Moonshine’s Able Danger ABV and Price: 6.9% ABV. $3–$5 pint, $16 growler ($12 refill). Location: Moonshine Address: 1824 W. Division St. Chicago, IL Website: moonshinechicago.com |
For: For Quenching Epic Cravings Beer: Piece’s Golden Arm ABV and Price: 5% ABV. $5 pint, $16 growler ($12 refill). Location: Piece Brewery & Pizzeria Address: 1927 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL Website: piecechicago.com |
For: For Poolside Lapping Beer: Revolution’s Bottom Up Wit ABV and Price: 5% ABV. $5 pint, $16 growler ($12 refill). Location: Revolution Brewing Address: 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Website: revbrew.com |
For: For Four-Season Satisfaction Beer: Revolution’s Eugene ABV and Price: 6.8% ABV. $6 pint, $18 growler ($14 refill). Location: Revolution Brewing Address: 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL Website: revbrew.com |
For: For Hopeful Meterologists Beer: Three Floyds’ Alpha King American Pale Ale ABV and Price: 6% ABV. $5 pint, $10 six-pack. Location: Three Floyds Brewpub Address: 9750 Indiana Pkwy. Munster, IN Website: 3floyds.com |
For: For A Post-gardening Pint Beer: Three Floyds’ Dreadnaught Imperial IPA ABV and Price: 9.5% ABV. $5 pint, $30 growler. Location: Three Floyds Brewpub Address: 9750 Indiana Pkwy. Munster, IN Website: 3floyds.com |
For: For The Freedom Fighter, Part 1 Beer: Three Floyds’ Gumballhead ABV and Price: 5.5% ABV. $5 pint, $12 growler. Location: Three Floyds Brewpub Address: 9750 Indiana Pkwy. Munster, IN Website: 3floyds.com |
For: For The Freedom Fighter, Part 2 Beer: Three Floyds’ Robert the Bruce Scottish Ale ABV and Price: 6.5% ABV. $5 pint. Location: Three Floyds Brewpub Address: 9750 Indiana Pkwy. Munster, IN Website: 3floyds.com |
For: For Bonfire Boozing Beer: Two Brothers’ Cane and Ebel ABV and Price: 7% ABV. $6 pint, $15.98 growler ($11.99 refill). Location: Two Brothers Tap House Address: 30W315 Calumet Ave. Warrenville, IL Website: twobrotherstaphouse.com |
For: For Pre-, During and Post-nup Beer: Two Brothers’ Long Haul Session Ale ABV and Price: 4.2% ABV. $6 pint, $160 half-barrel keg. Location: Two Brothers Tap House Address: 30W315 Calumet Ave. Warrenville, IL Website: twobrotherstaphouse.com |
For: For Modern Day Mariners Beer: Two Brothers’ Resistance IPA ABV and Price: 6.9% ABV. $5 pint. Location: Two Brothers Tap House Address: 30W315 Calumet Ave. Warrenville, IL Website: twobrotherstaphouse.com |
For: For A Hard Day's Night Beer: Wild Onion’s CentenniAle American Blonde ABV and Price: 5.2% ABV. $4.50 pint, $145 half-barrel keg. Location: Onion Pub & Brewery Address: 22221 Pepper Rd. Lake Barrington, IL Website: onionpub.com |