On December 14th beginning at 3pm Local Option will host it’s final beer event of 2012: “Winter War”.  The courage of Finnish troops who successfully repelled invasions by air, land and sea from the Soviet Union in December 1939 will be honored by the tapping of the most defiant and subversive beers available.  Highlights include Barrel Aged [...]

                            The winner of the guitar shred contest: Tino Sun.  All photos by: Alexi Front / Local Option The Fuckin’ Catalina Wine Mixer was a huge success.  A guitar was given away, many rare and highly sought after beers were enjoyed, and [...]

Local Option will be hosting numerous festivities throughout Chicago Craft Beer Week.   On Friday May 18th at 3pm Local Option will host Salad Days.  The event will feature new and rare releases from Against The Grain Brewery and the most imposing, impressive metal salad bar ever constructed. Full Draft List: Against The Grain Brown [...]

Last week was busy at Local Option as we first traveled to Louisville to mash in a new batch of our Morning Wood.  Later on we attended Dark Lord Day.  Photos from both occasions are available below: Brew trip photos can be viewed by clicking HERE. Photos from Dark Lord Day can be viewed by [...]

                                Kentucky Common Style: Kentucky Common /Traditional Ale Brewed by: Local Option Bierwerker Brewed at: Against The Grain Brewery, Louisville, KY ABV: 6.5% Suggested Serving Glasswear: Tulip Serving Temperature: 45°F, 7.2°C Web: http://www.localoptionbier.com Availability: On Draft Only Kentucky Common is [...]

                            On Friday April 27th at 3pm Local Option in Chicago will host “Space Ace Intergalactic Birthday” an event marking the sixty first birthday of Paul “Ace” Daniel Frehley.  The event’s draft beer list –inspired by the former Kiss lead guitarists Central [...]

                              Prospect Pils Style: Pilsener Brewed By: Local Option Bierwerker, Chicago, IL ABV: 5.0% Serve in: Lager glass Serving Temperature: 45°F, 7.2°C Available on Draft Only Developed and brewed by Local Option at Against the Grain Brewery in Louisville, KY, this [...]