Based in Chicago, Artisan Beverage Company imports and distributes craft beer, wine and spirits acro
As a wholesaler of craft beer, wine and spirits in Illinois, we get to work with a lot of great retailers, bars and restaurants that focus on family owned, sustainable and organic beverage making - not just in Chicago but across Illinois.
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We're excited to announce the release of BevSpot Food! Learn more about what went into the development of our new product and the future of BevSpot.
Please Like my new Page, Cognoscenti Merchant Solutions, to see what I've been up to the last two years. I've assembled a great portfolio of products and services for the cognoscenti (aka 'astute') restaurateurs, barkeepers, brewpubs and tasting rooms of the world. Thank you and hope to see you again soon! - Tim Wermeling
Nice! Don Ciccio & Figli (Washingtopn D.C.) 'Amaro delle Sirene' in the 'Trib Wednesday - available from Artisan Beverage Company here. Congrats to hometown favs, as well...
The French have Suze, the Germans have Jagermeister, the Swiss have Appenzeller and the Italians have Fernet Branca. With the growing popularity stateside of amari, the bitter liqueurs so loved as digestivi in Europe, it was only a matter of time before artisan distillers in the United States got in…
Now Available:
Poll Tax = Scottish Ale "70 shillings"
Control Freak = Imperial IPA with Amarillo and Rakau (NZ) hops
For those of you wondering about our beer release schedule, here's whats on the schedule thus far:
The Poll Tax - 11/3/14 Release
Control Freak - 11/3/14 Release
The Turkey Hunter - 11/4/14 Brew Date (early December release)
Venganza de al Panela (Revenge of the Brown Sugar) - 11/10/14 Brew Date (Second Week of December release)
Krispier Karl (Winter version - 13% ABV) - 11/14 and 11/15 Brew Dates (late December release)
Barrel-Aged Pill Hill Vanilla (aka Whiskey Hill) - July 2015
Barrel-Aged Pole Tax - April/May 2015
Barrel Aged Venganza - September/October 2015
Barrel-Aged Krispier Karl - September/October 2015
LOTS of "East Clintwood" American Pale Harvest Ale (Citra & Simcoe Wet Hop!) going out tomorrow. Check back for a full list of where to find another amazing beer from 51st Ward Beer Company...
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Nevin's Brewing Company launched distribution with us last week. What's the first thing Marc Wilson, head brewer of Artisan Beverage's latest craft brewery portfolio addition does? Runs off to Marin County to brew with Lagunitas for a few days. LOL - have a great time Marc!!!
Our Brewmaster, Marc Wilson, is brewing a collaboration beer today with Lagunitas in California! We can't wait to taste this brew back home!!
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Artisan Beverage Company is pleased to announce to the fine city of Chicago craft beer bar and restaurant community that weekend beer keg deliveries are available effective immediately. Let the fine beers of Atlas Brewing and Tighthead Brewing be your answer in your moment of need. Whenever you need great beer - we will be here for you. Thanks as always for the tremendous support as we near the century mark - nearing our initial goal of servicing the top 100 places to drink craft beer in Chicagoland. Its been a great first year in the craft beer distribution business at ABC. This is our way of saying thank you and doing our part.
Tighthead Brewing Company - "a brewery you can lean on"
Name Origin:
Tighthead Prop - the Rugby position (from wikipedia)
The props "prop up" the ho**er in the scrum.[26] They form part of the front row of the scrum and push against the oppositions props. The loosehead prop is positioned to the left of the ho**er and their head will be on the outside of the scrum when it engages. The tighthead is to the right of the ho**er with their head positioned between the opposition ho**er and the opposition loosehead prop.[26] The prop's main role is to provide stability at the scrum and support the ho**er in quickly winning the ball.[95] At the line-out the prop's role is to support the jumper as they compete for the ball. They are usually positioned at the front of the line-out with a jumper in between them. They are also often involved in lifting jumpers when receiving kick-offs.[92] While scrummaging is still seen as their main responsibility, modern props are also expected to contribute in attack and defence.[95]
Props have to take in pressure from the locks and loose forwards pushing from behind and the opposition pushing against them, so they are often among the strongest players in a team. Some of the more successful props have short necks and broad shoulders to absorb this force as well as powerful legs to drive the scrum forward.[95] Since the game has become professional non-specialist props or ho**ers cannot play in the front row. If, through sendings-off or injuries, a team does not have enough specialist front row players, the scrums become 'uncontested' (i.e. no pushing is allowed and the team putting the ball into the scrum wins it).[93] On their own scrum, the loosehead's role is to provide the ho**er with a clear view to strike the ball, while the tighthead tries to keep the scrum stable.[96] When the opposition is putting the ball in, the tighthead attempts to disrupt the opposing ho**er or loosehead, making it difficult for them to win the ball.[96]
Props in the International Rugby Hall of Fame include: Jason Leonard (England and Lions), Syd Millar (Ireland and Lions) and Wilson Whineray (New Zealand).
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Proud to bring Chicago Mag's top IPA in Chicagoland to market for the fine folks at Tighthead Brewing (Irie IPA). Congrats Bruce and Billy!
Pale ale is the style of beer most open to interpretation—and thus the ideal test of a brewer’s talent. Here 18 recommended locals—9 American, 9 India pale ales—faced off. Three winners emerged.
I would like to thank Atlas Brewing, my sales team and the following customers for the opportunity to deliver you fresh, local inspired beers this first month of distributing Atlas Brewing. Very gratifying to read through this list. It's Good Work (if you can get it)!
Bigby's Pour House, Daily Bar & Grill, DryHop Brewers, Firehouse Grill, Flo & Santo's, Fountainhead, Geneva Ale House, Girl & the Goat, Jerry's Sandwiches A-ville,, Jerrys Sandwiches – Division St., Longman & Eagle, Lunar Brewing Company, Maria's Community Bar, Marion Street Cheese Market, Miller's Pub, Nellcote, New Line Tavern, Owen and Engine, Paramount Room, Seven Ten Lounge - Hyde Park, Southport Lanes, The Garage Bar & Sandwiches, The Map Room, The Village Tap, University of Chicago Pub, Watershed Bar and World of Beer - Naperville!
Another great account for Artisan Beverage Company and Tighthead Brewing. Thanks to the Even Flow crew for putting us on tap!
A fusion of music, appetite & soul.
Hope to see you this Saturday as Tighthead Brewing Company hosts many fine brewers of craft beer from around the Midwest and USA. Beer buyers and VIP trade - please private message me if you want to go. There are a limited number of trade tickets.
6th Annual Mundelein Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, June 10th 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Psyched...
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When we took on Tighthead Brewing Company south of Armitage Avenue over the holidays, I don't think Bruce and Billy expected this so fast, but...have beer, will travel! Tighthead Brewing Company draft beer is officially and prominently featured in some of Central Illlinois' finest craft beer bars: Black Dog Smoke & Ale House (Urbana), Big Grove Tavern (Champaign), Crane Alley (Urbana), Medici (Normal), Radio Maria (Champaign)...and counting! Now that is South of Armitage!
Real nice experience while driving back from dropping a keg of the just released Mechanics Grove Maibock from Tighthead Brewing Co. to a wonderful restaurant and beverage program in Homewood (The Cottage on Dixie - Chicago Mag "Hot Places" - go get some!)...and discovered Horse Thief Hollow Brewpub and Restaurant in Beverly. Another great food and beverage program...Vive le Southside!
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Hey Kenosha and Lake County peops - sorry for the last minute notice but come on down tonight at 7 pm and taste 15 dry wines from the US, Europe and South America for $5 at It's All Good in Zion (2780 Sheridan Road). Cute, cozy place to be on a Tuesday night and yours truly is pouring.
WOWZERS!!! Loving our first six 'rock star' craft beer accounts for our very first brewery distribution client, one year old Tighthead Brewing Company, Lake County, IL's finest craft brewery:
Maria's Package Goods, Jerry's on Division, Park Tavern (2 handles), Farmhouse (2 handles), Map Room and Lillie's Q. Not too shabby!!!
What a nice write up in Chicago Reader On-Line of a great American small batch liqueur distributed by Artisan Beverage Company in Chicagoland and Central Illinois. For a holiday to remember, give The Big O!
The Big O, a ginger liqueur, now available in Chicago
We get a lot of positive comments on our logo. I thought I would share the local artist's original rendition of my hope of what it might look like (exceded) as conveyed through the wonderful artisanship of one Bernie McGovern - Chicago artist and car
toonist. Here is another place to find his amazing work: http://www.rockwellfarmer.com/. Props also to Chicago graphic designer Joe Talamantez who so skillfully manipulated via Adobe Illustrator the original art until it reflected my final vision. Pull up any website for Lettuce Entertain You to find his master handy work or contact Make Yourself Studio in Chicago. Again, thank you both - love it!
Our sixth and seventh events of Chicago Craft Spirits are now under way! Please join Billy Foster creator of The Big O Ginger Liqueur extraordinaire at Binnys South Loop until 7 pm and Tailwind Distilling distiller Jamey Beall at Gentile's on Taylor Street pouring small batch, stand up Rum and Blue Agave until 7 pm. Game on!
Tomorrow will be good. Introducing to Chicagoland a rising star in the Southern Hemisphere - Vinos Meli...old vine, dry farmed Riesling and Carignan form Maule Valley, Chile. Welcome to Chicago Meli proprietor and wine grower Eduardo Reneiro!
VERY excited about Craft Spirits Week and all of the great events and bartenders Tailwinds Distilling Co. and I get to work with! It is good to be Chicago!
chicago, illinois. october 1-6, 2012.
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First craft cocktail list in Chicago to feature new kid on the block local craft distillery Tailwinds Distilling "Taildragger Rum" (Plainfield, IL). Thank you Megumi Nozaki and mixologist Jenny Kessler at the new place in Chicago for craft cocktails, wine and cheese - and in the South Loop - Square One! Opens today!
Square One Opening in south loop! Check out the Hemingway on the bottom.
http://www.facebook.com/squareonechicago
30 minutes left to taste the Big O Ginger Liqueur with Steve Patun of Artisan Beverage Company at Binny's in Lakeview (3000 N. Clark). See also $5 off a $25 bottle (wine or spirits) coupon on their website good all day today Sat the 14th.
Free taste of Tailwinds Distilling's (Plainfield, IL) two new local craft spirits (Taildragger Rum and Midnight Caye Silver "Tequila" TONIGHT from 4-7 pm in Chicago at Evolution Wine & Spirits Grand Opening of their Lakeview Store (3530 N. Lincoln Ave.)!!!!!!
Free local craft spirits tasting next Saturday...will be big fun hanging out with the Beall Boys and Tailwinds Distilling at Kenowood Liquor in Homer Glen to debut Taildragger White Rum and Midnight Caye Blue Agave. That's Saturday the 21st from 2-6 pm for small batch, hand numbered and signed bottles - have your gift items personalized by the distiller!
Ok finally for those of us that live in the Suburbs Kenwood Liquor in Homer Glen is now carrying Tailwinds Spirits as of today! Come out next Saturday (the 21st) to Kenwood and meet the Tailwinds Distilling crew. We will be there sampling from 2 to 6 PM
I'm here to help small business start up and grow: Emanuel
In this op-ed, Mayor Rahm Emanuel discusses his Restaurant Startup Program, which streamlines the permit application process, to be followed this fall by a reduction in followup inspections deemed redundant.
To all of our chef friends and home bakers...made some incredibly delicious bread pudding with small batch Big O Ginger Liqueur now available accross Chicagoland at Binny's Beverage Depot and finer independent wine and spirits shops. Yum!
Looking forward to distilling the first batch of local Rum and Blue Agave distillates with our friends at Tailwinds Distilling in Plainfield next week. Fans of great h***h and local h***h - trade accounts (and you know who you are and so do we) - look for your first visit from the distillery here in June. Looking forward to playing matchmaker! To be amongst the first make your request here!
All of Tailwinds Spirits are distilled and bottled at Tailwinds Distillery Plainfield, Illinois 60544. Please fly then enjoy our spirits responsibly, never in reverse order! Please like our page if you are of legal drinking age.
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