A few years ago I had the sad duty to report the loss in Illinois of New Glarus beer. Now the sad news is that Bell’s will be leaving us. In a protest move against a distribution rights sale to Chicago Beverage, part of the largest beer distributor in the United States.
I’ll have to see if the Clark St. Ale House still has the Two Hearted Ale on their hand-pull – the absolute best way to get it. If they do, I’m sure I’ll be one of those that will help say goodbye for however long it’s gone. Hopefully they’ll work this out by Oberon season next year.
I was lucky enough to get up to New Glarus a few weeks ago. As soon as I have a few minutes I’ll post about it.