Louis Glunz Beer Inc. announced the "Glunz Beer Culinary Council" as the most recent example of the Lincolnwood, Ill.-based beer distributor's role as an innovator and trendsetter, and its unique commitment to delivering meaningful education on the existing and emerging styles and trends in specialty brewing. This panel is made up of local chefs and other culinary experts with a shared interest in collaborating and teaching others how to successfully pair beer with fine food, as well as apply beer as a culinary ingredient. The eight members of the Culinary Council were personally selected by the management team of Louis Glunz Beer based on: their expertise in beer and food pairings; their innovative use of
beer as an ingredient; and their enthusiasm for craft, specialty and import beers.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Branch 27 presents a Chimay Beer Dinner

Branch 27 announces a new monthly beer dinner series to be held the last Wednesday of every month. Each dinner will feature a four-course seasonal menu prepared by executive chef John Manion and paired with four select beers from a featured brewer. The series will launch with the Chimay trappist ales of the Abbey de Scourmonton Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. ($65/person). Reservations are required and can be made by calling 312-850-2700.

Branch 27
1371 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL
312-850-2700
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Casa De Puros Cigar & Beer Tasting

Come to Casa De Puros Thursday, Feb. 4, 6 to 9 p.m., for complimentary beer samples with suggested cigar pairings featuring Rocky Patel Cigars. Special pricing available on cigars for event! Beers to be featured include: Anchor Old Foghorn barleywine, Hirter Morchl dark lager (platinum winner in the World Beer Championships), Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald porter and Dogfish Head Palo Santo Marron American brown ale.

Featured Rocky Patel Cigars include:
  • ITC 10th Anniversary - honors Indian Tabac Compan, Rocky's roots in the cigar industry. It is peppery yet sweet on the palate, reminiscent of the Havanas of old. The Dogfish Head Palo Santo can stand up to this legacy.
  • Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 - named to the Top 25 Cigars of the Year in Cigar Aficionado. Renowned for its elegance and balance as a medium-body cigar with a nutty, caramel essence. Try this with Hirter Morchl ... heaven.
  • JAVA - mild- to medium-bodied cigar infused with the flavor of coffee, chocolate and a hint of vanilla. Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald will make you float away ...
  • Nicarao - medium-bodied cigar comprises an all-Nicaraguan blend, including a lush Colorado wrapper that's packed with woody flavors. Pair this with the Anchor Old Foghorn Barley Wine and honor the ancient Indian Chieftan this cigar is named for.

Casa De Puros
7410 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-725-7180
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Dogfish Head Ancient Ales dinner at The Publican

The Publican's monthly beer dinner for January features four historical brews from Delaware's Dogfish Head Brewery: Midas Touch, Chateau Jiahu, Sah'tea and Theobroma, carefully paired with the gourmet creations of chef Paul Kahan. Dogfish Head representatives Adam Lambert and Donn Bischel Jr. will lead the discussion. Since 1999, Dogfish Head has worked closely with Dr. Patrick McGovern, a molecular archeologist and one of the world's leading experts in ancient beverages, to bring ancient brewing history back to life, recreating recipes that have been found in ancient tombs and burial grounds.

The Publican Restaurant
837 W. Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607

When: Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Price: $45, with beer pairings available for an additional $15-$20; Reservations highly recommended

Event phone number: (312) 733-9555


Event contact: Publican beer director Michael McAvena
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