10/23/21: Waiting to hear back if they are still offering tours. Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood. Every Saturday (except major holidays) at 12:00 pm, the Half-Acre Beer Company offers a tour of its brewery. The cost is $15, buy tickets in advance OR at the door - … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Half-Acre Beer Company in Ravenswood
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Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana is one of the nation's finest microbreweries. Every Saturday, they offer free tours of the brewery. Tours are Saturdays at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30pm. . Each tour takes a maximum of 20 people and is first come, first served, with a signup sheet at the door. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: 3 Floyds Brewery
Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
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Factory tour: Revolution Brewing Revolution Brewing has its beer-making operations near Belmont and Kedzie in Avondale, just off the Kennedy Expressway. Location: 3340 N. Kedzie Avenue, (773) 588-2267. Tours are $10, last about 45 minutes and are on: Wednesday-Thursday: 6pm; Friday: 6pm, … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Revolution Brewing
Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
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Goose Island was the first of the Chicago microbreweries, and now it's almost reached macro status. The main brewery, on the Near West Side and the 1800 North Clybourn locations offer tours of their operations. Goose Island Brewery, 1800 W. Fulton, (312) 226-1119. Hourly tours Thursdays 2:00 … [Read more...] about Factory tours: Goose Island Breweries
Feeding yourself and your family when you’re in a jam
One of the best ways to save money is to learn to cook and learn to shop. These are skills that take some practice to learn, and you need to eat. If you find yourself in a bind, or if you are simply looking for some low-cost menu ideas, here are some suggestions: If you know nothing else, know … [Read more...] about Feeding yourself and your family when you’re in a jam
Free music on Mondays at the Empty Bottle
Want to see some great bands for free? Every Monday night, the Empty Bottle has a free music night. That's right, free. The lineup usually includes two or three local bands, and this is your chance to hear the Next Big Thing before they become popular. Doors open at 9:00 pm. The Empty … [Read more...] about Free music on Mondays at the Empty Bottle
