Something's Brewing. The Art, Science and Technology of Beer Brewing (Chicagoland)

Beer in Food ^ | 3-15-07 | Bob Skilnik

[toddlintown]

This is one of those things that seems to have fallen under the radar screen of most beer history geeks, a real shame, especially in a history-laden city like Chicago.

The John Crerar Library at the University of Chicago is holding a special exhibit that “…explores the development of brewing, from the ancient Sumerians’ rice-based beverages to the rise and fall of the Chicago brewing industry.”

The exhibit runs through March 31.

[toddlintown]

Beer. The builder of civilizations...and the source of a good drunk.

[1rudeboy]

One of the reasons it's "under the radar" is because the beer industry Chicago is largely "fallen." Don't get me wrong, Chicago is a beer-drinking town, but . . . .

[1rudeboy]

One of the reasons it's "under the radar" is because the beer industry in Chicago is largely "fallen." Don't get me wrong, Chicago is a beer-drinking town, but . . . .