Long Grove brewery to open Alpine Biergarten Nov. 27

Lake County destination brewery Buffalo Creek Brewing is taking a page out of its Bavarian-rooted handbook with the launch of its Socially Distant Alpine Biergarten on Black Friday.

In authentic German tradition, Buffalo Creek Brewing, a German-style brewery, will transform its grounds into an alpine winter retreat throughout the upcoming cold months as a way to continue serving safely during the pandemic.

Set against a scenic pine forest backdrop, the Alpine Biergarten at Buffalo Creek Brewing offers multiple fire pits, patio and barrel table heat lamps, sheepskin throws, twinkle lighting, holiday decor, outdoor table service and over two acres of winter wonderland to explore and stay socially distanced from others.

"We're mimicking the Europeans and creating a true alpine winter biergarten experience," says owner/brew master Mike Marr, who is basing the concept off his travels abroad.

"The beer will be cold, but the atmosphere will warm your soul."

Opening weekend will be rung in with the launch of a special small-batch mint chocolate cookie stout called Kringle on Friday, Nov. 27, followed by a charitable Christmas ale called True North on Saturday, Nov. 28.

Buffalo Creek Brewing will donate $1 from every pint of True North poured (until the supply runs out) to YouthBuild Lake County in support of the nonprofit organization's mission of helping self-sufficient young adults thrive and improve their communities.

Opening weekend festivities will additionally feature a Pint of Music, a food truck and hot chocolate.

The Alpine Biergarten will be open throughout the remainder of the fall and winter seasons during normal Buffalo Creek Brewing business hours, unless there is severe weather. Families are welcome; the brewery also features nonalcoholic specialties.

Buffalo Creek Brewing complies with COVID-19 health and safety regulations to protect customers and staff, including tables distanced at least six feet apart, the implementation of sanitation stations, and mandatory mask-wearing when not seated.

Buffalo Creek Brewing is Lake County's only destination brewery located in the heart of downtown Long Grove. It is settled in a transformed art studio in the middle of the historic village. The state-of-the-art brewing facility features Bavarian-style beer and themed taproom, biergarten patio, private event room, brew masters lounge and lawns spacious enough for gaming and social distancing.

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