BrickStone APA is in the Top 10!

BeerInfo.com just released their 2012 Top 10 Lists and BrickStone's APA is among them! Ranked 8th in the United States for the American Pale Ale category, this brew has become one of the favorites of beer lovers in the Midwest. We're glad to hear that since it's one of our favorites too!

BrickStone's APA is deep golden in color, made with light caramel malts, and hopped with loads of Amarillo hops with a slight citrus flavor. Our BrewMasters even dry hop this one for four days for a plentiful aroma.

It's available at BrickStone in Bourbonnais, and is now also being distributed throughout the Chicagoland area. Too see BrickStone's APA at your favorite watering hole, send an email to promotions@brickstonebrewery.com.

To see the full American Pale Ale rankings, check out:
BeerInfo.com 2012 Best American Pale Ale

Cheers!

The photo above was taken by the Daily Journal. It is our BrewMasters holding a 23oz of the BrickStone APA brew.

Some exciting new creations in store for BrickStone's next sushi night.

I was just chatting with Dino and Matt about our next sushi night and let me tell you, my mouth was watering. Not only will you be seeing the classics like spicy tuna and California roll, but they have created a few exciting new ones!

We're going to set this one up in the back room again so it will be easy to get what you want ... sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls, etc. Tickets for this special event are now on sale. If you buy them by August 18th, it's just $16.95 plus tax and gratuity for the all-you-can-eat buffet. Price goes up to $18.95 plus tax and gratuity on August 19th so take advantage of the special deal and pick your tickets up today!

Special Sushi Night Planned for June 26th!

BrickStone Brewery is proud to announce the release of our 2012 World Beer Cup Bronze Medal winner, BrickStone APA (American Style Pale Ale), for distribution starting in Mid-July.

This beer will be available on draught at many Mid-West restaurants & bars. Our BrewMasters hopped up this deep golden award-winning brew with loads of hops with an intense citrus flavor, and then they added even more hops by dry-hopping it. Want to drink it in your area? Email info@brickstonebrewery.com to see if it’s available or to reserve your keg today!

Shady Summer

BrickStone's latest seasonal brew, Shady Summer, will be released this Thursday, May 17th, at 11am. This straw-colored, unfiltered American wheat is flavored with lemon and is 4.5% ABV. It's so refreshing and perfect to enjoy on the patio on those hot summer days.

BrickStone Wins Medal in International Beer Competition

Bourbonnais, IL • May 6, 2012—BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery recently claimed a bronze medal in the 2012 World Beer Cup^®, a global beer competition presented by the Brewers Association (BA) that evaluates beers from around the world and recognizes the most outstanding brewers and their beers.

Gold, silver and bronze awards in the competition’s 95 beer-style categories were presented May 5, 2012 during the World Beer Cup Gala Awards Dinner at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California.

BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery was awarded a bronze in the American-style pale ale beer style category for its BrickStone APA, a brew deep golden in color, made with light caramel malts, hopped with loads of Armarillo hops for a slight citrus flavor, then dry hopped for a plentiful aroma. BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery is a 10-bbl microbrewery located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, that specializes in food and and beer made right on-site with the freshest and finest ingredients.  

“We are so proud of our brewers! We started brewing in 2006 with a 4-bbl system and have grown to a 10-bbl brewhouse brewing 25-bbl batches. We never expected to win a medal in the biggest international beer competition,” said Ted Giannakopoulos, Owner at BrickStone Restaurant & Brewery.

World Beer Cup winners were selected by an international panel of 211 beer judges from 27 countries. The competition—referred to as the “Olympics of Beer Competition”—saw an impressive field of nearly 4,000 entries from 799 breweries in 54 countries. The 2012 competition drew the largest, most international field of entrants in the history of the World Beer Cup.

Visit WorldBeerCup.org for additional World Beer Cup information.

The World Beer Cup has been held every other year since 1996 and is presented by the Brewers Association.
 The Brewers Association is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers, their craft beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The Brewers Association (BA) represents more than 70 percent of the brewing industry, and its members make more than 99 percent of the beer brewed in the U.S. The BA organizes events including the World Beer Cup^®, Great American Beer Festival^®, Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America^®, SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience and American Craft Beer Week^®. The BA publishes The New Brewer magazine and its Brewers Publications division is the largest publisher of contemporary and relevant brewing literature for today's craft brewers and homebrewers.

On Tap at BrickStone ...

BrickStone Brewery understands the importance of creating great beer. Our handcrafted brews are made right on site. From ales to lagers, BrickStone brews are sure to satisfy. Here's a list of what's currently on tap ...

557 Light Lager 3.8%
A clean crisp American style light lager brewed with the lightest pilsen malt. Lagered at cold temperatures, this brew has a clean finish with just the right amount of noble hops.
Awarded the 2011 Silver Medal in the Indiana Brewers Cup.

Cherry Ale 4.2%
This perfectly balanced fruity ale is brewed with noble hops and sour cherries. It is a delicate tasting luxury designed to explode with flavor.
Awarded the 2011 Silver Medal and 2010 Gold Medal in the Indiana Brewers Cup.

Forbidden Wheat 5.4%
A smooth refreshing Belgian Witbier brewed with Belgian malts, white wheat & a touch of Saaz hops. We add coriander & curaco to the whirlpool for perfect flavor and aroma. Served with an orange slice.

Irish Red Ale 5.5%
A medium bodied Irish Red Ale. A touch of roasted barley gives this brew it's deep dry roasted flavor. Made with caramel malts and hopped with Mt. Hood & East Kent Goldings.

HopSkipNImDrunk  7.5%
A strong pale ale made with citra hops. It is loaded with citrus flavor & aroma and has a golden color with orange hues.

Golden Promise IPA 7.25%
An English style IPA, beautiful deep copper color and an off-white creamy head show off the Earthy Munich malts and caramel undertones. Flavored with four different hop varieties.
Awarded the 2011 Gold Medal in the Indiana Brewers Cup.

These brews are exclusively at BrickStone. But you can always get a growler to enjoy them at home too. Cheers!