#085 - E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof & Blind Corner Brewery

About this episode

The hosts return after a long break to discuss industry updates, Dry January, and their recent drinking experiences.

We’re finally back! The last time we recorded was way back in August, which feels like a lifetime ago, and we couldn’t be more excited to jump back on the mic. In this episode, we kick things off with a long-overdue industry catch-up, talk Dry January realities, and pour one out for a Chicago classic—RIP McCormick & Schmick’s in the city. We also dive into what’s new in Wheaton, including stops at Bien Trucha, The Guild, and Dough, plus break down what we’re drinking: an EH Taylor Barrel Proof Bourbon and the Blind Corner Two911 beer collab. Grab a drink and catch up with us—it’s good to be back. GIVEAWAY ALERT: The first four listeners who text us or DM us on Instagram to let us know they listened will score an SSP hat and shirt—plus we tease an even bigger giveaway coming soon.

Topics covered

• industry catch-up
• Dry January
• Chicago restaurants
• bourbon
• beer

Keywords

• giveaway
• SSP hat
• SSP shirt

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Barrel Proof Bourbon, Blind Corner Two911, E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Bourbon, Blind Corner Two911 beer

Places: Chicago, Wheaton

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