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Heritage Corridor Ale Trail Beer Releases: Week of May 19, 2023

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Pollyanna Brewing
Lemont, IL

Lemont 150
Euro Pale Lager - 4.8%

This week is the official release of Pollyanna's "Lemont 150" Euro Pale Lager brewed to commemorate their hometown of Lemont's 150th Anniversary!

Available only in Lemont for now, this 4.8% ABV crusher of a lager was brewed with the finest European Pilsner malts as well as some local Midwestern corn. A kiss of Saaz, Spalter, and Tettnang hops keep this interesting while remaining easy drinking and crisp.

A portion of all proceeds for this lager will go towards Downtown Lemont's new Village Green Park. This is certainly a worthwhile lager for a milestone anniversary! Whatever your language happens to be in Lemont, join Pollyanna in a toast to this remarkable little town. Cheers!

Hickory Creek Brewing
New Lenox, IL

Pontiff's Pivo
Gratzer - 5.4%

A new brew from Hickory Creek tapping for the JPII Day weekend 5/18-5/21 that will feature the E.J. Pierogi Food Truck, Polish dumplings, Polish sausage, and more!

Low-ABV, smoked wheat beer, made with smoky malt and German hops.

Tangled Roots Brewing Company
Ottawa, IL

Malt Shoppe
Vanilla Cream Ale on Nitro - 5%

Velvety • Vanilla • Nostalgia

Malt Shoppe, a Nitro Cream Ale infused with luscious vanilla, is a liquid poem to simpler times. With its creamy texture and smooth finish, it takes you back to the golden era of the 1950s, when milkshakes, jukeboxes, and sock hops ruled the day. The gentle velvety richness of the nitro pour is like a whispered promise of indulgence, while the subtle sweetness of the vanilla tantalizes the senses. It's the perfect companion for a sunny afternoon on the front porch, a stroll through the park, or a leisurely drive down Route 6. The Malt Shoppe is nostalgia in a glass, a taste of the past that lingers on the palate and in the heart.

Coming soon to all locations for the summer. On tap NOW at The Lone Buffalo in Ottawa, IL!

Mad Hatchet Brewing
Shorewood, IL

Never Die
Blueberry Cheesecake Milkshake IPA - 6.5%

“You’ll never grow old, and you’ll never die. But, you must feed.”

Introducing “Never Die” our Blueberry Cheesecake Milkshake IPA

Available On Tap & In Cans!

Noon Whistle Brewing
Lombard, IL & Naperville, IL

Hop Prism Gold
India Pale Ale - 6.7%

Hop Prism Gold is back at Noon Whistle!

This beer is brewed exclusively with a very unique hop variety from New Zealand called Nelson Sauvin. Nelson Sauvin is known for having a unique and distinctive flavor profile, with notes of tropical fruit, white grape, and a touch of spice. Nelson Sauvin hops give this a bold and flavorful taste that's sure to satisfy hopheads and IPA lovers alike.

Hailing from a small bay on the north coast of the country's South Island, Nelson Sauvin is a perfect summertime hop; with strong fruity aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, crushed white grapes mingling with citrus-like tangerine and grapefruit.

Hickory Creek Brewing
New Lenox, IL

Chip Monk
Belgian Tripel - 9.6%, 25.1 IBU

Chip Monk is back on tap - the first brew from Hickory Creek's new location!

A tripel is a modern version of the beer that Trappist monks first brewed in Belgian abbeys more than 200 years ago.

Brewed with Continental pilsner malt, Belgian candi sugar, and spicy yeast, this deep golden-colored ale has a distinctive banana aroma and hints of clove. Packs a deceptive punch with a high ABV content.

RT66 Old School Brewing
Wilmington, IL

Rhuby Slipper
Wild Strawberry Rhubarb Wheat Ale - 6.2%

RT66 Old School's “Beertenders Fastest Tap Challenge” continues this week with Rhuby Slipper on tap! This is a challenge of whose beer taps fastest. Winner receives a well-deserved gift!

Sarah's choice is very tasty and refreshing with its Strawberry Rhubarb notes! Sarah is counting on you to help her take the lead.

Nik & Ivy Brewing
Lockport, IL

Surf Chicago
Hazy IPA - 6.3%

Surf Chicago is back at Nik & Ivy!

Grab your surfboard and head to the beach! This hazy IPA is loaded with Citra, Mosaic, and Wai-iti hops giving it a blast of tropical fruit vibes. Catch waves of pineapple, mango, orange, lime, and fresh berries. Just remember to bring a wetsuit, the lake gets a bit chilly this time of year.

Note from Nik & Ivy: This description was made in the winter of 2020, when the waves in Lake Michigan were so big that people were legit surfing in Chicago… In winter…. Surf Chicago!!