It's been a long summer of pumping out case after case of Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout. It's available at all Binny's and Sam's wine and spirits. Now that the cool weather is here, Pumpkin Ale has made it ot the tap and a new version of Amber Ale (hoppy) is also on tap. Next month we'll look forward to Reindeer Red. Cheers!

What's Brewing

It's been a very busy year for America's Brewing Company 2008. We are just one batch behind our all time brewing high from 2001 (17 barrels behind). Seems like we're always making Payton Pilsner and Honey Wheat. Actually we made Honey Wheat twice this week because the first batch never started to ferment and went 'bad'. I'd say that happens probably 1:100 times. So the Honey Wheat is on a mini vacation right now and will return soon. In it's place is a Cherry Wheat made with Montmorency cherries. This is a tart cherry, not sweet so be ready for a refreshing treat. We're also going to send Payton Pilsner Light out for a sabbatical. In it's place we have this years Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Replica Ale project, 'Belgian Golden Ale'. Actually an American version as 14 of us have made the exact same beer with American type hops. Visit any of these locations to try their brewmasters version, Bent River Brewing, Blue Cat Brewpub, Destihl Restaurant and Brew Works, Goose Island, Emmett's Tavern and Brewing, Flatlander's Restaurant and Brewing, Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, Lunar Brewing, Mickey Finn's Brewery, Piece Brewing, Ram Restaurant and Bighorn Brewing-Wheeling, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewing-Warrenville. Can't make it to each brewery? Then sample all 14 at AleFest July 12th at Soldier Field in Chicago. See www.alefest.com for more info. Tickets available at the Roundhouse.

Corolla to be bottled 6/25/08

Our famous summertime favorite will now be available in bottles and four packs! Each Cinco De Mayo we celebrate with Corolla, our version of most Mexican lagers. Starting Wednesday June 25th, we'll add Corolla to our ever growing line of beers available at retail. In addition, we'll also bottle our second soda, Black Cherry Soda. Both new offerings will be sold at the Roundhouse by the bottle or 4-pak. Select retailers will also offer the new products as well, check our web page for the latest list of retailers www.rh34.com

AleFest

The 2nd annual AleFest will be held outside Soldier Field's South East lawn area this July 12th from 2pm until 6 pm. Tickets are available for $40 at select brewpubs (Yes here at the Roundhouse) and include a tasting glass and 20 sample tickets. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. See www.alefest for more details.

Wednesday May 21st

Now available on tap:
Payton Pilsner
Payton Pilsner Light
Aurora Amber (Hoppy version, unfiltered)
Scotch Ale
Sweetness Stout
Honey Wheat
Corolla
Chocolate Beer

Mike at one of many beerfests 

What's on tap? Keg Klub News & Brewers notes

We can fill just about any type of keg, 3 and 5 gallon "Corny" kegs with pin or ball lock tabs, European Sankeys, Guinness and Bass Ale kegs, Hoff Stevens and of course typical "Bud & Miller" kegs (American Sankey). Bring in your own vessel or borrow a half barrel from us. Tappers are available for only a deposit (keg:$50, Tapper:$30, Tub:$10). As a bonus service, we can usually clean and fill your kegs while you wait. The best time for this service is Monday through Saturday 8am-3pm. We try to stay away from kegs after 3pm on Friday and Saturdays because it's our busiest restaurant days an we have to shut the tank off to fill your keg. Don't be surprised if we say no to kegs late on Fridays or Saturdays. Allow 45 minutes for a dirty keg of yours to be cleaned and filled. Typically, we can fill a clean keg in under 10 minutes.