Chicago Magazine has released its list of the best 62 beers in Chicago, as well as the best in 11 styles. The full list of 62 is here. For the average beer drinker (like myself), these are a lot of beers to keep an eye on.
Best American-Style Pale Ales (Tie)
Half Acre’s Akari Shogun
Lake Bluff Brewing Co.’s Gamma Ray
India Pale Ale
Tighthead’s Irie IPA
Best Ambers and Reds
Brindle’s Amber Ale
Best Belgians
Haymarket’s Angry Birds Belgian IPA
Best Blondes
Tighthead’s Comfortably Blonde
Best Browns
Goose Island’s Nut Brown
Best Double IPAs
Pipeworks’ Ninja vs. Unicorn
Best Porters
Ale Syndicate’s Richie
Best Lagers
Church Street’s Heavenly Helles
Best Stouts
Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout
Best Wheats
5 Lizard’s 5 Rabbit
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