Buffalo Creek Brewing features Bears Tailgate Home Kits, Pumpkin Pie Ale and more
Lake County's destination brewery, Buffalo Creek Brewing, in historic downtown Long Grove brings local beer enthusiasts something to get excited over this November - whether they decide to stay home and imbibe or venture out! The authentic German-style brewery helmed by brew master Mike Marr boasts newly landscaped, spacious outdoor grounds featuring multiple fire pits ideal for outdoor social distancing and beer drinking.
Here's a look at key happenings this November at Buffalo Creek Brewing:
(Buffalo Creek Brewing complies with all state and local COVID-19 health and safety regulations to protect customers and staff, including tables distanced at least 6-feet apart, the implementation of sanitation stations, and mandatory mask-wearing when not seated.)
Bears Tailgate Home Kits: Nov. 8, 16, 29
Buffalo Creek Brewing is giving Bears fans the ability to be ultimate stay at home fans this season. Introducing the Bears Tailgate Home Kit, a collaboration between Buffalo Creek Brewing and Smokin T€™s BBQ Catering Co. Every week there's a Bears game until the end of the 2020 season, fans who want to support local businesses who have been hit hard by the pandemic can order a Tailgate Home Kit that includes fresh Buffalo Creek beers and Smokin T's BBQ for four for only $50. The beer and food menu rotates weekly and more details or orders can be made by visiting the new Buffalo Creek Brewing online store at www.buffalocreekbrewing.com, emailing orders@buffalocreekbrewing.com, or calling the taproom at (847) 821-6140. Buffalo Creek Brewing will take orders until 7 p.m. on the Friday before games and Tailgate Home Kits can be picked up at the brewery's curbside on Bears Sundays from 10 a.m. to noon.
New Releases: Nov. 7, 14, 28
Each month Mike brews new handmade beers and hard seltzers to complement his extensive menu offerings. From crafty small batch releases to old favorites back by popular demand, Mike gives his fans a wide selection of fresh choices each month. These beers are available by the pint at the brewery or in growlers for takeout or curbside pickup. The November release lineup is as follows:
Nov. 7: Pumpkin Pie Ale: This month's small batch limited release has become local legend. Pumpkin Pie Ale is made with honey, Vermont maple syrup and real pumpkin. It's fermented with Saison yeast and the flavors are subtle without being overly sweet. This one is a beer-lovers homage to the classic Thanksgiving dessert and it goes fast!
Nov. 14: Barrel Aged Hallows: The return of Buffalo Creek Brewing's wood barrel aged beer, Hallows, returns for loyal fans! This velvety smooth Russian Imperial Stout, which was aged in bourbon barrels with Cacao Nibs and Tahitian Vanilla Beans for more than 9 months, is now ready to be enjoyed.
Nov. 28: True North: To continue its support of the Youthbuild Lake County mission of helping self-sufficient young adults thrive and improve their communities, Buffalo Creek Brewing is launching its second fundraiser beer for the organization, a new Christmas Ale called True North. $1 from every beer sold will benefit the nonprofit's cause.
Label Fresh: Coming to Beer Retail Outlets in Illinois and Wisconsin this Nov
Since Day One, Mike and his team have taken a tremendous amount of pride preparing recipes and techniques to provide the highest quality brew possible. This November, a selection of handcrafted Buffalo Creek Brewing beers will receive a label makeover that promises to open eyes as much as the extraordinary taste of the beer itself does!
Pint of Music: Nov. 7, 28
The brewery's biergarten deck transforms into one of the suburb's hottest outdoor live music venues on Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (and sometimes Fridays) when some of the most renowned local talent swings through for free open-air concerts. With the season winding down, there's limited time to catch the entertainment outside. The current November lineup is as follows: Nov. 7: Peter Warren who combines a unique blend of instrumentals, bassa novas, jazz standards and contemporary songs; Nov. 28: Joe & Jen make their Prairie Station Acoustic debut.
Turkey Trot Beer Support: Nov. 26
On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, Buffalo Creek Brewing will be open from 7:30 a.m. through the afternoon for business. The spacious grounds of the brewery will be ready for all patrons to come have a fresh beer before their turkey feast. BCB will also be providing shelter from the cold weather for all Long Grove Turkey Trot participants and their friends, families and supporters.
WHERE: Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, IL 60047
CONTACT: www.buffalocreekbrewing.com; phone (847) 821-6140; email: info@buffalocreekbrewing.com
About Buffalo Creek Brewing:
Buffalo Creek Brewing is Lake County's only destination brewery located in the heart of downtown Long Grove (about 30 miles NW of Chicago). What makes the brewery a destination? It's not in a warehouse or an old rundown building, but instead settled in a transformed art studio in the middle of a historic village. The state-of-the-art brewing facility features Bavarian-style beer and themed taproom, private event room, brew masters lounge, biergarten patio and tent, and sprawling, scenic lawns spacious enough for gaming and social distancing.