WLCBF West Loop Events | Week of June 8th

All this week, you’ll have chances to win tickets to West Loop Craft Beer Festival right here in the West Loop! Come out to support our amazing community and Chicago craft breweries.       6-8pm: Madison Vine Wines Join us for the bottle release of Ed’s Legs, brewed by...

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2015 Golden Sponsor: New Belgium Brewing

Yes, New Belgium isn’t a Chicago beer (Fort Collins, Colorado, what up!) but you know what? They show serious love to Chicago. They have outstanding beer ambassadors that put on crazy cool events, like Tour De Fat coming July 11 – more on that in a bit! We bet you’re...

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Welcome to the West Loop, Brooklyn Boulders!

      Brooklyn Boulders (BKB) designs, builds and operates hybrid rock climbing facilities anchored by the premise that physicality stimulates innovation and creativity. Their new 25,000 square foot facility is now open in Chicago’s West Loop. BKB Chicago offers progressive climbing and fitness experiences while providing an unconventional platform to bring...

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CH Distillery – Bringing the Booze Since 2013

  We sat down for a chat with co-founder of CH Distillery, Tremaine Atkinson to talk a little about how CH Distillery came to be and why they love the West Loop. CH Distillery will be hosting a Bloody Mary Party from 12pm – 1:30pm for West Loop Craft Beer...

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All Rise Brewing Company: 2015 Silver Sponsor

The word ‘cool’ is an understatement; even the word ‘rad’ or perhaps I’d go with ‘badass’ or ‘inspiring’ or ‘admiration’, oh and of course ‘boss’ is choice. All these words came to mind when someone asked me the other day how I would describe All Rise Brewing Company and their...

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Revolution Brewing: 2015 Silver Sponsor

It’s a warm, spring day with the sun shining and the clock just hit 5PM. I’m sitting at the bar with a beer in hand at Revolution BrewPub waiting to meet with Brewer Matt Voelker. Next to me there’s a couple talking about how good their beers are. Raising our...

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Beer Bistro to Launch Around the Bend

The Beer Bistro has been a West Loop staple for nearly 10 years. And Bob McDermott, the owner, has been just as much a factor in the establishment’s success as his wide selection of craft brews, tap takeovers, and free United Center shuttle. He’s an ardent supporter of local recreational...

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