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Some of you may be aware that one of ChiKA's members, Bill Vannerson, has a second hobby, homebrewing. Bill enlisted Roger Deschner, President of the Chicago Beer Society, to compile a list of the more notable prewbubs in the Chicago area. Some of Roger's comments are included for a few of the real notable locations. Unfortunately, most of them are not real close to the convention site. However, if you're interested in a pub crawl where you don't need a designated driver, Send Bill an email and he can provide a public transportation itinerary that will get you to some of the best of these establishments..
"The world-famous Berghoff, in the heart of the loop, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year (1998). They make their own beer at the Huber-Berghoff Brewery in Monroe, Wisconsin, which they own, which makes this kind of a brewpub. The Berghoff family has owned a variety of breweries over the decades. Famous for German food and old-world atmosphere.".
"Stop in at the inconspicuous Bluebird Lounge, on Clybourn, for 10 very well-selected micro taps in a cool, funky 50's atmosphere."
"This beer bar is a very-small-time contract brewer, with some taps under their own name brewed by Two Brothers [Brewing Company] out in the 'burbs. Their two dozen or so draft micros are one of the best selections around."
"This is one of the city's first brewpubs and still, IMHO, the best, if not one of the best in the country."
"Very new, but the brewer, Greg Moehn, is a seasoned expert in the Chicago brewpub scene. Already producing excellent beers."
The Chicago Beer Society's favorite beer bar features 25 carefully selected micro taps."
"Six good taps in addition to the usual."
"A friendly neighborhood place with 18 taps and an impressive bottle list."
The Adler opened on May 12, 1930 as the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, and continues today to interpret the exploration of the Universe for the broadest possible audience.
"The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is one of the world's great natural history museums - with a world-renowned scientific staff and collections of more than 20 million specimens and cultural objects. The Museum is located on Chicago's beautiful lake-front campus and serves one to two million visitors every year."
John G. Shedd Aquarium, a non-profit institution dedicated to public education and conservation, is the world’s largest indoor aquarium. The facility houses nearly 8,000 aquatic animals representing some 650 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds and mammals from waters around the world. Beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, Shedd Aquarium attracts nearly 2 million visitors each year. Since 1930, when it opened, the Aquarium’s mission has been to promote public understanding and appreciation of the aquatic world.
Shedd Aquarium is owned and managed by the Shedd Aquarium Society, in partnership with the Chicago Park District. It is accredited by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) and is a member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums.
Opened in 1933, the Museum of Science & Industry is the oldest science Museum of its kind and the largest science museum in a single building in the Western Hemisphere with over 800 exhibits and over 2,000 interactive units located in over 350,000 square feet of exhibit space
It's hard to describe this place so I'll just insert their own sales plug from their web site. I will say that it is a fun place to browse and you never know what type of do-dads you'll pick up for your fishroom.
"American Science & Surplus continues to offer a unique mix of industrial, military and educational items, with an emphasis on science and education. We supply a wide range of unusual and hard to find items (some say bizarre stuff) to the hobbyist, tinkerer, artist, experimenter, home educator, do-it-yourselfer, and bargain hunter.
Customers have used American Science and Surplus items in home made cars, sculptures, precision instruments, home made telescopes,costumes, model railroads, window dressings, holiday decorations, and innumerable science projects. Our items are great gifts, inexpensive supplies, and an endless reason for a giggle or a "Gee whiz!" We try to be scrupulously honest in presenting whatever we know about what we have, and always take it back, no questions asked, if the customer isn't satisfied with it."
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