So, recently I went on vacation to Chicago. My husband is a big fan of fancy craft beers and such, so while we were there, I planned a trip to the Lagunitas Brewery.
It was delightful, and I highly recommend it!
So, getting there on the L wasn't so bad, even during rush hour on a weekday. We went to the Wednesday, 5 PM tour. The walk from the L to the actual brewery made my hubby a bit nervous, but really the neighborhood around there is just fine.
The brewery is a bit psychedelic, and rather adult-themed whimsical. It was fun, and had a lot of personality. The tour itself started with our tour guides explaining that while many breweries reward you with a sample at the end, they find that the tour is received better when they get the group drunk first.
So we all went down to what they call the 'adult daycare.' It was great, full of smooshy, mis-matched furniture, toys, video games, and music. We then proceeded to taste about 5 different beers on tap. They were not overly-large sample sizes, but it was enough to get a buzz. There were also pretzels to snack on, and water to cleanse the palate, should one desire.
I personally liked the Lil Somethin Extra, though my husband preferred the Imperial Stout. We both agreed that there was a good selection for a craft brewery, and the different beers all had a lot of flavor and quality.
Now, the actual floor tour itself was excellent. We learned one hundred percent nothing about beer brewing, but it was still probably the best brewery we've visited. Our tour guide was delightful, filled with stories and anecdotes, and cheesy humor. We had a blast.
If you happen to be in Chicago, I highly recommend having a stop at Lagunitas. They only have tasting tours on the weekdays, probably to prevent too much inebriation from the weekend crowds. It would be a great place to pregame if you are going out, though.
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