Tonight's your last chance to enjoy Craft Beer Tuesdays at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook

Prairie Grass Cafe, located at 601 Skokie Boulevard in Northbrook, Ill. (telephone 847-205-4433), continues its special October craft beer celebration tonight (Tuesday, October 29) featuring Goose Island Brewery.

Beginning at 5 p.m., Prairie Grass Cafe guests aged 21 and over will be offered complimentary 2-oz. tastings of three featured craft beers ($10 minimum food order is required).

 

The mainstay of Chicago craft brewing, Goose Island opened it’s doors in 1988. Founder John Hall knew that Chicago’s great water source would allow him to brew beers to rival the great European beverages. Tonight’s selections mimic those of Germany, England and Belgium.

 

Featured beers:

Harvest Ale

Brewed in honor of the Harvest season this copper colored ESB is made with Cascade hops and the richest Midwestern malts. A fruity American hop aroma and a toasty malt character make Goose Island Harvest Ale an extra special beer worthy of your devotion.

12 oz Bottle—$6

Green Line—Pale Ale

Green Line Pale Ale is the beer at the heart of Goose Island's environmental sustainability initiative. A honey-colored, immensely sessionable American pale ale with a pronounced, bright, American hop aroma and citrus flavor.

 

16 oz Draft  -  $5

Matilda—Belgian Style Ale

Wild in character, with a slightly fruity aroma and a spicy yeast flavor that is as unique as it is satisfying – Matilda is an intriguing choice for beer and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, it’s the perfect accompaniment at the dining table or for casually socializing at the bar

12 oz Bottle—$7.5

 

 

Prairie Grass Cafe’s “Craft Beer Tuesdays” October 22 Menu - Artisan Beer Rules

Prairie Grass Cafe, located at 601 Skokie Boulevard in Northbrook, Ill. (telephone 847-205-4433), continues its special celebration for beer lovers Craft Beers Tuesdays, tomorrow, October 22, featuring Lakefront Brew. Founded in 1987 by brothers Russ and Jim Klisch, grandsons of a former Schlitz brewery truck driver, their little operation has grown into one of the mainstays of Midwest Brewing.

Beginning at 5 p.m., Prairie Grass Cafe guests aged 21 and over will be offered complimentary 2-oz. tastings of three featured craft beers ($10 minimum food order is required). The three Lakefront beers being featured are: Fixed Gear, Pumpkin Lager and 25th Anniversary Imperial Stout.

Fixed Gear is a big, bold American red ale. A brilliant floral-citrus aroma, thanks to an aggressive dry hopping, caramel flavors balance the citrus bite that comes from Chinook and Cascade hops.

 

Pumpkin Lager - using real pumpkin and a proprietary blend of spices made here in Milwaukee for us by the acclaimed Spice House, our brewers lager this beer for 4 full weeks. This extra time gives the Lakefront Pumpkin Lager a deep, smooth richness that no ale can match.

 

25th Anniversary Imperial Stout - a rich imperial stout with cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, and cherry purée. A strong chocolate aroma arises, followed by sweet malt and mild tart cherry. The full, dense mouthfeel yields a malty sweetness followed by chocolate, cherry, and vanilla flavors, then finishes with a slight alcohol warmth, leaving roasted malt and chocolate notes until the next sip.

 

Brewers change every Tuesday throughout October, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy tasting fifteen different artisan beers throughout the month, which has five Tuesdays in 2013.

“We know that many of our guests have gotten the craft beer bug, and so we thought October would be a good time to educate people about some of these amazing local brews,” said Chef Sarah Stegner who, along with Chef George Bumbaris, is the restaurant’s co-owner. “We often take for granted that wine is the beverage to pair with food, but we also think that artisan beer, when correctly chosen, also enhances the dining experience. With Craft Beer Tuesdays and our 3-beer sampling, we will give our guests a head start in finding one they really enjoy. Beer lovers should come in and give them a try!”

Prairie Grass Café will add a tasty element to Craft Beer Tuesdays with some special appetizers, especially chosen to accompany the craft beers. Enjoy the Local Heirloom Luxury Pie Pumpkin Fritters with cinnamon pumpkin butter ($7.50) or the Crispy Brussels Sprouts with basil remoulade, parmesan and local bacon (photo left; $8.50). Both appetizers are perfect for sharing.

October 15^th

Craft Beer Tuesdays at Prairie Grass Cafe

 

Every Tuesday in October enjoy a complimentary sampling of three local beers at Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook. Call (847) 205-4433 for reservations.

This week's Featured Brewery is Five Rabbit Brewery from Chicago.

Under two years old, Five Rabbit is a newcomer in Chicago’s craft brew scene. Founded by Andres Araya and Randy Mosher, 5 Rabbit has set out to celebrate the rich tapestry of Latin American culture and cuisine. But despite their inspiration, all the 5 Rabbit beers have a 21st century point of view.

 5 Rabbit

An elegant take on a classic golden beer. A base of high-quality malt contributes caramel and honeyed notes, and these are balanced by a brisk, clean bitterness.

12 oz Bottle  -  $6

 Missionario

Wheat beer fermented with Muscat grape must and almonds. This beer will pair well with our crab cake or a lighter fish like the Whitefish.

12 oz Bottle—$6

 Five Lizzard

Deep amber-colored ale with complex caramel with a long dry and spicy finish. A small amount of roasted ancho chile is used to complement the toasty malt aroma, adding a fruity-toasty depth without heat or strong chile flavor.

12 oz Bottle—$6 

October 22 will be Lakefront brew – founded in 1987 by brothers Russ and Jim Klisch grandsons of a former Schlitz brewery truck driver their little operation has grown into one of the mainstays of Midwest Brewing.

Fixed Gear is a big, bold American red ale. A brilliant floral-citrus aroma, thanks to an aggressive dry hopping, caramel flavors balance the citrus bite that comes from Chinook and Cascade hops.

 Pumpkin Lager  - using real pumpkin and a proprietary blend of spices made here in Milwaukee for us by the acclaimed Spice House, our brewers lager this beer for 4 full weeks. This extra time gives the Lakefront Pumpkin Lager a deep, smooth richness that no ale can match.

25^th Anniversary Imperial Stout - a rich imperial stout with cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, and cherry purée. A strong chocolate aroma arises, followed by sweet malt and mild tart cherry. The full, dense mouthfeel yields a malty sweetness followed by chocolate, cherry, and vanilla flavors, then finishes with a slight alcohol warmth, leaving roasted malt and chocolate notes until the next sip. -

During Prairie Grass Cafe’s “Craft Beer Tuesdays” in October, Artisan Beer Rules

Prairie Grass Cafe, located at 601 Skokie Boulevard in Northbrook, Ill. (telephone 847-205-4433), has planned a special celebration for beer lovers throughout the month of October with Craft Beer Tuesdays. Each Tuesday during October, beginning at 5 p.m., guests aged 21 and over will be offered complimentary 2-oz. tastings of three featured craft beers ($10 minimum food order is required). The three beers will change every Tuesday, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy tasting fifteen different artisan beers throughout the month, which has five Tuesdays in 2013.

“We know that many of our guests have gotten the craft beer bug, and so we thought October would be a good time to educate people about some of these amazing local brews,” said Chef Sarah Stegner who, along with Chef George Bumbaris, is the restaurant’s co-owner. “We often take for granted that wine is the beverage to pair with food, but we also think that artisan beer, when correctly chosen, also
enhances the dining experience. With Craft Beer Tuesdays and our 3-beer sampling, we will give our guests a head start in finding one they really enjoy. Beer lovers should come in and give them a try!”

Prairie Grass Café will add a tasty element to Craft Beer Tuesdays with some special appetizers, especially chosen to accompany the craft beers. Enjoy the Local Heirloom Luxury Pie Pumpkin Fritters with cinnamon pumpkin butter ($7.50) or the Crispy Brussels Sprouts with basil remoulade, parmesan and local bacon ($8.50; photo,right). Both appetizers are perfect for sharing.

To kick off “Craft Beer Tuesdays,” on October 1, Prairie Grass Cafe will feature beers from Revolution Brewing in Chicago: Oktoberfest (logo, left), Eugene Porter, and Anti-Hero IPA. Revolution Brewing, one of the new Chicago breweries, was founded in 2010. Its managing partner, Josh Deth, started his beer career as a home brewer and cleaned the kegs at the now defunct Golden Prairie Brewery.

On October 8, the beers of Bell’s Brewery from Comstock, Michigan will be showcased: Oberon, Two Hearted Ale and Best Brown Ale. Bell’s was founded by Larry Bell in 1985, one of the first Midwest micro breweries. Larry’s newest venture is going to be in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Escanaba – a completely new brewery named Upper Hand.

Three beers also will be featured on October 15, 22, and 29.

To obtain more information about Prairie Grass Cafe’s  “Craft Beer Tuesdays,” or to make lunch or dinner reservations, please call the restaurant at (847) 205-4433 or visit their website at www.prairiegrasscafe.com.