Beer News for May 2012

We have reached the Chicago Craft Beer Week, as well as all the other ones all over the US. Actually, it occurs before most of the others, starting today (May 17). There are all kids of excitement happening but we need to hit the city for most of them. Yes, they do mention some suburban locations too.

See them here:

http://chibeerweek.com/schedule/

Also, some news here. I like the looks of this site: all those beers and places are my Chicago favorites:

http://www.illinoisbeer.com/


Ram is already doing a small version, all week buy an Imperial pint for $5 and keep the glass, a different one for each day. Since we have missed a few days already maybe with a wink and a nod you can get the other glasses you missed. I personally want my two favorites-71 and Buttface. Here is the ad devoted to them:

Wall Street Journal has written up two pieces detailing those beer brands who had accelerated sales recently and those who didn't. See those links here:

Most popular:
http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/11/11638991-the-brands-of-beer-that-americans-really-love?lite

Least:
http://247wallst.com/2011/09/09/the-eight-beers-americans-no-longer-drink/