Beermiscuous Highwood
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Lager Beer Cafe in Highwood, north of Chicago. Zig authored, unless otherwise credited.
Goose Island's Salt Shed Pub added a side pull faucet around Feb 12, 2025 (Feb 7?). Appears to be the Pilsner Urquell branded one from taps commissioned during the SAB Miller ownership. I've never been familiar if Lukr actually manufactured this version.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Goose Island's Salt Shed Pub added a side pull faucet around Feb 12, 2025 (Feb 7?). Appears to be the Pilsner Urquell branded one from taps commissioned during the SAB Miller ownership. I've never been familiar if Lukr actually manufactured this version.
www.instagram.com/p/DF-2ejXP3yl/
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Řezané Tubes
January 23, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Řezané Tubes
Two walkthrus of a row bar called the Alley Cat with a 51' Chicago rail bar top. (2013 W Division, Chicago)
After, Jan 18: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB5ef4u/
Before, Oct 9: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB51LLe/
I like watching the after first.
After, Jan 18: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB5ef4u/
Before, Oct 9: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB51LLe/
I like watching the after first.
the alley cat chicago 1/18 CANT WAIT TO KISS YALL IN HERE
TikTok video by pepperonitonie
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January 20, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Two walkthrus of a row bar called the Alley Cat with a 51' Chicago rail bar top. (2013 W Division, Chicago)
After, Jan 18: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB5ef4u/
Before, Oct 9: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB51LLe/
I like watching the after first.
After, Jan 18: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB5ef4u/
Before, Oct 9: www.tiktok.com/t/ZThB51LLe/
I like watching the after first.
Highwood sold 91.2 bbl of draft in 2025, up 5.8 bbl over 2024.
341 kegs and cask of different sizes, +18 over 2024. 321 unique.
300 local (87.98%) where last year was 95.36%.
will have a fleshed out post later in the month, a tradition started by Orange & Brew in Downers Grove.
341 kegs and cask of different sizes, +18 over 2024. 321 unique.
300 local (87.98%) where last year was 95.36%.
will have a fleshed out post later in the month, a tradition started by Orange & Brew in Downers Grove.
January 14, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Highwood sold 91.2 bbl of draft in 2025, up 5.8 bbl over 2024.
341 kegs and cask of different sizes, +18 over 2024. 321 unique.
300 local (87.98%) where last year was 95.36%.
will have a fleshed out post later in the month, a tradition started by Orange & Brew in Downers Grove.
341 kegs and cask of different sizes, +18 over 2024. 321 unique.
300 local (87.98%) where last year was 95.36%.
will have a fleshed out post later in the month, a tradition started by Orange & Brew in Downers Grove.
I've been tracking down the site where Pilsner Urquell was first tapped in America.
Shortly before Christmas in 1873, Pilsner Bier was served in Racine, Wisconsin, about 36 miles north of our lager beer cafe. Does this building still exist? Where's that plot? So I can go drink a Pilsner there.
Shortly before Christmas in 1873, Pilsner Bier was served in Racine, Wisconsin, about 36 miles north of our lager beer cafe. Does this building still exist? Where's that plot? So I can go drink a Pilsner there.
December 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I've been tracking down the site where Pilsner Urquell was first tapped in America.
Shortly before Christmas in 1873, Pilsner Bier was served in Racine, Wisconsin, about 36 miles north of our lager beer cafe. Does this building still exist? Where's that plot? So I can go drink a Pilsner there.
Shortly before Christmas in 1873, Pilsner Bier was served in Racine, Wisconsin, about 36 miles north of our lager beer cafe. Does this building still exist? Where's that plot? So I can go drink a Pilsner there.
It was incredibly fun having Pilsner on swing lever and trying out all these pours. #swinglever #pouronce #beer
December 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
It was incredibly fun having Pilsner on swing lever and trying out all these pours. #swinglever #pouronce #beer
From the research division:
Racine Advocate City and County Directory. U of Wisc-Madison Library. 67 Saloons of Racine, Wisconsin in 1876.
search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A6FF...
Racine Advocate City and County Directory. U of Wisc-Madison Library. 67 Saloons of Racine, Wisconsin in 1876.
search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A6FF...
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
From the research division:
Racine Advocate City and County Directory. U of Wisc-Madison Library. 67 Saloons of Racine, Wisconsin in 1876.
search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A6FF...
Racine Advocate City and County Directory. U of Wisc-Madison Library. 67 Saloons of Racine, Wisconsin in 1876.
search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A6FF...
the Swing Lever can't do the most core Czech pour. it is good at other things, but not a Lukr replacement. #swinglever #smoothpour
December 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
the Swing Lever can't do the most core Czech pour. it is good at other things, but not a Lukr replacement. #swinglever #smoothpour
Pilsner Urquell, Sharp Pour, Swing Lever. Been waiting to get this beer on Japanese service for a good while. #swinglever #sharppour
December 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Pilsner Urquell, Sharp Pour, Swing Lever. Been waiting to get this beer on Japanese service for a good while. #swinglever #sharppour
What an egregious lack of journalistic integrity.
"Tom Bobak, the editor-in-chief of American Craft Beer, apologized for the error and blamed his use of ChatGPT for the misinterpretation of the Standard’s reporting. The website has added a note updating readers on the reality."
"Tom Bobak, the editor-in-chief of American Craft Beer, apologized for the error and blamed his use of ChatGPT for the misinterpretation of the Standard’s reporting. The website has added a note updating readers on the reality."
Fact check: Anchor Brewing is dormant but not departed
A niche beer publication reported that the famed brewery isn’t staying in the city–but owners say otherwise.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
What an egregious lack of journalistic integrity.
"Tom Bobak, the editor-in-chief of American Craft Beer, apologized for the error and blamed his use of ChatGPT for the misinterpretation of the Standard’s reporting. The website has added a note updating readers on the reality."
"Tom Bobak, the editor-in-chief of American Craft Beer, apologized for the error and blamed his use of ChatGPT for the misinterpretation of the Standard’s reporting. The website has added a note updating readers on the reality."
putting a report together for one of our brewery suppliers:
2025 YTD (Jan 1 thru Oct 25)
277 kegs, 260 unique (93.86%), 250 local chicagoland (90.25%)
2024 YTD
267 kegs, 264 unique (98.88%), 256 local (95.88%)
2023 YTD
243 kegs, 238 unique (97.94%), 229 local (94.24%)
*keg count includes casks
2025 YTD (Jan 1 thru Oct 25)
277 kegs, 260 unique (93.86%), 250 local chicagoland (90.25%)
2024 YTD
267 kegs, 264 unique (98.88%), 256 local (95.88%)
2023 YTD
243 kegs, 238 unique (97.94%), 229 local (94.24%)
*keg count includes casks
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
putting a report together for one of our brewery suppliers:
2025 YTD (Jan 1 thru Oct 25)
277 kegs, 260 unique (93.86%), 250 local chicagoland (90.25%)
2024 YTD
267 kegs, 264 unique (98.88%), 256 local (95.88%)
2023 YTD
243 kegs, 238 unique (97.94%), 229 local (94.24%)
*keg count includes casks
2025 YTD (Jan 1 thru Oct 25)
277 kegs, 260 unique (93.86%), 250 local chicagoland (90.25%)
2024 YTD
267 kegs, 264 unique (98.88%), 256 local (95.88%)
2023 YTD
243 kegs, 238 unique (97.94%), 229 local (94.24%)
*keg count includes casks
Goldfinger Dunkel on side pull.
October 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Goldfinger Dunkel on side pull.
Sunday, we're letting the Štamgast pour their own Lukr side pull to mark our secret 7th anniversary. mailchi.mp/beermiscuous...
We got this idea from Cohesion Brewing, and it's the third year running it.
We got this idea from Cohesion Brewing, and it's the third year running it.
Shiny Rice Foam!
mailchi.mp
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Sunday, we're letting the Štamgast pour their own Lukr side pull to mark our secret 7th anniversary. mailchi.mp/beermiscuous...
We got this idea from Cohesion Brewing, and it's the third year running it.
We got this idea from Cohesion Brewing, and it's the third year running it.
short videos on wooden beer casks
@euanthecooper on ig and tt
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@euanthecooper on ig and tt
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October 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
short videos on wooden beer casks
@euanthecooper on ig and tt
www.instagram.com/euanthecooper
www.tiktok.com/@euanthecooper
@euanthecooper on ig and tt
www.instagram.com/euanthecooper
www.tiktok.com/@euanthecooper
I like a lot about cask service, but one of my favorite things is seeing the marked history across these casks, some that have probably 40 years of service.
This was once used at Flossmoor Station.
This was once used at Flossmoor Station.
October 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I like a lot about cask service, but one of my favorite things is seeing the marked history across these casks, some that have probably 40 years of service.
This was once used at Flossmoor Station.
This was once used at Flossmoor Station.
GABF 2025 - 8,315 beers judged. The top five most populous categories account for 13.7% of beers judged.
Hazy IPA, 301 entries (3.6%)
West Coast IPA, 300 (3.6%)
Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest, 186 (2.2%)
German-Style Pilsener, 184 (2.2%)
Hoppy Lager, 171 (2.1%)
Hazy IPA, 301 entries (3.6%)
West Coast IPA, 300 (3.6%)
Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest, 186 (2.2%)
German-Style Pilsener, 184 (2.2%)
Hoppy Lager, 171 (2.1%)
October 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
GABF 2025 - 8,315 beers judged. The top five most populous categories account for 13.7% of beers judged.
Hazy IPA, 301 entries (3.6%)
West Coast IPA, 300 (3.6%)
Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest, 186 (2.2%)
German-Style Pilsener, 184 (2.2%)
Hoppy Lager, 171 (2.1%)
Hazy IPA, 301 entries (3.6%)
West Coast IPA, 300 (3.6%)
Dortmunder or German-Style Oktoberfest, 186 (2.2%)
German-Style Pilsener, 184 (2.2%)
Hoppy Lager, 171 (2.1%)
We've preorded Sakiškių Baked Festbier and Sakiškių Lithuanian Pils via Lime Ventures, destined for our Lukr side pulls, along with a few others from Sakiškės in package. Hoping they continue to push a little more here! The Keptinis mashed and decocted Pils was great on side pull last year.
Baked beer? Lars has the story
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www.beerandbrewing.com/style-school...
Meet Keptinis, the Baked Beer of the Baltics
There are many kinds of dark beer around the world, but there’s one that stands out as profoundly different from the others—and it features a deep, caramelized flavor that can only come from a nice, h...
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October 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
We've preorded Sakiškių Baked Festbier and Sakiškių Lithuanian Pils via Lime Ventures, destined for our Lukr side pulls, along with a few others from Sakiškės in package. Hoping they continue to push a little more here! The Keptinis mashed and decocted Pils was great on side pull last year.
Reposted by Beermiscuous Highwood
Baked beer? Lars has the story
www.beerandbrewing.com/style-school...
www.beerandbrewing.com/style-school...
Meet Keptinis, the Baked Beer of the Baltics
There are many kinds of dark beer around the world, but there’s one that stands out as profoundly different from the others—and it features a deep, caramelized flavor that can only come from a nice, h...
www.beerandbrewing.com
October 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Baked beer? Lars has the story
www.beerandbrewing.com/style-school...
www.beerandbrewing.com/style-school...
What is REALLY stopping me from pulling Guiness Draught through the beer engine?
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
What is REALLY stopping me from pulling Guiness Draught through the beer engine?
Nite N' Gale has an auction ending now (the rusty one door merchandiser cooler went for $31) and the image photos are atrociously blurry. Meanwhile the Atlas Brew Works auction has individual lots presented with a luscious white backdrop.
Used Lantech S300 Rotary Arm Stretch Wrapper with: The Lantech S300 Semi-Automatic Rotary Arm Str
Lot 682 at Atlas Brew Works: Surplus Brewery Equipment Including 20-40 BBL Fermentation Vessels, 20 BBL Brewhouse, & more from SIGMA Auction.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Nite N' Gale has an auction ending now (the rusty one door merchandiser cooler went for $31) and the image photos are atrociously blurry. Meanwhile the Atlas Brew Works auction has individual lots presented with a luscious white backdrop.
pudding mit gabel
September 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
pudding mit gabel
Container Types in this distro portal:
Bag in a Box (10)
Beer Ball (2) (same number of oz as a sixtel!)
Bottle (947)
Can (1006)
Cask (6)
Firkin (21)
Keg (1839)
Mini Keg (1)
Reserved (9)
Bag in a Box (10)
Beer Ball (2) (same number of oz as a sixtel!)
Bottle (947)
Can (1006)
Cask (6)
Firkin (21)
Keg (1839)
Mini Keg (1)
Reserved (9)
August 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Container Types in this distro portal:
Bag in a Box (10)
Beer Ball (2) (same number of oz as a sixtel!)
Bottle (947)
Can (1006)
Cask (6)
Firkin (21)
Keg (1839)
Mini Keg (1)
Reserved (9)
Bag in a Box (10)
Beer Ball (2) (same number of oz as a sixtel!)
Bottle (947)
Can (1006)
Cask (6)
Firkin (21)
Keg (1839)
Mini Keg (1)
Reserved (9)
Newsletter is out now! Pour Service features of German Pils on Japanese-style Beer service, Great Lakes Eliot Ness on Lukr side pull, and way too many words about beer.
An Extra Long Newsletter about Lager Beer.
mailchi.mp
August 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Newsletter is out now! Pour Service features of German Pils on Japanese-style Beer service, Great Lakes Eliot Ness on Lukr side pull, and way too many words about beer.
We're at Lakeview on Thu Aug 14 for a service special!
Just announced! 🥳
Join us for a very social evening at @beermiscuous.bsky.social for Well-Crafted Space. We’ll explore third spaces in anime with Japanese-style beer pour service!
📆 Thursday, August 14 7pm
📍 Beermiscuous Lakeview
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Join us for a very social evening at @beermiscuous.bsky.social for Well-Crafted Space. We’ll explore third spaces in anime with Japanese-style beer pour service!
📆 Thursday, August 14 7pm
📍 Beermiscuous Lakeview
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Well Crafted Space - The Inviting Locales of Anime (+ Social Hour!), Thu, Aug 14, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup
7pm Doors / 7:15pm Talk / 8:00pm Social Hour **WHAT'S IT ABOUT?** Social hubs appear in all kinds of anime. Places like spirited after-school clubs; scenic slice-of-life c
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August 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We're at Lakeview on Thu Aug 14 for a service special!