Buffalo Creek Brewing’s famed Alpine Biergarten will open later this month with a new concept ski village warm-up lodge. As always, the Lake County destination brewery is embracing the cold season with outdoor winter activities and a variety of other heartwarming events including the release of a deconstructed s’more carrier called Campfire Friend, from a legendary Pumpkin Pie Ale and a Holiday Helles. Look for the following at BCB in the coming month:
Alpine Biergarten & Ski Village Opening Weekend: November 25, 26, 27
BCB is once again set to transform its picturesque grounds bordered by pine forests into a winter biergarten retreat – an authentic German concept that owner Mike Marr proudly imitates in his authentic German brasserie. This year, BCB is mixing in a new ski village element with the addition of nine mini ski chalets built around roaring fire pits. The cozy lodges will be outfitted with benches and tables, sheepskin rugs, twinkling lighting and holiday/winter decor to set the mood. Eight of the lodges will accommodate up to 10 people while one mega lodge will be available for larger groups – all on a first come, first served basis, with no charge. Launched on Black Friday, November 25, and operating throughout the winter season, the Alpine Biergarten & Ski Village also offers winter-themed outdoor games, live music and food trucks some weekends, al fresco bar and table service, a patio, and a barrel heater. lamps, Christmas trees, winter clothing like snow hats, flannels and fleeces and over two acres of winter wonderland to explore. Inside the dining area, BCB also leans on the theme with its Alpine Lodge concept – a cozy German winter lodge atmosphere for those who prefer to stay indoors. Opening weekend will feature live music from St. Joe Jack (11/25) and Wiat What (11/26), stocked food trucks from Brother’s BBQ (11/25) and Hawaiian Food Truck (11/26), and the release of the new Holiday Hell beer (see news below).
New beer launches: November 9, November 10, November 17, 23, 25, December 1 and 7
Every month, Mike brews new craft beers to add to his extensive taproom menu.
November 9: Pumpkin Pie Ale – a true cult classic, Pumpkin Pie Ale is back with its blend of local honey, Vermont maple syrup and real pumpkins fermented with seasonal yeast.
November 10: Campfire Friend – a nostalgic homage to camping under a harvest moon is the inspiration behind this deconstructed S’mores Porter, made with grahams, marshmallows and cocoa.
November 17: True North – a Winter Spiced Ale benefiting YouthBuild Lake County. $1 from every beer sold is donated to the nonprofit’s mission to help empowered young adults thrive.
November 23: Bus Wedgie — a Munich Dunkel brewed with lots of aromatic malts and balanced with fine hops. Mike named it after the now infamous bus that got stuck in the historic Long Grove Bridge.
November 25: Limited Edition Holiday Hell – a Helles-style beer made with cranberries and blood oranges and ready to heat up opening weekend at the Alpine Biergarten & Ski Village.
December 1: Barrel Aged Hallows – a velvety smooth Russian imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels with cocoa nibs and Tahitian vanilla beans for over 9 months.
December 7: Krampus – a Belgian Tripel-style beer that promises to punish anyone who misbehaves during the holiday season!
Veterans Day Tour and Tasting: November 11
BCB pays tribute to veterans with a celebration of Veterans Day and taste. From noon until closing, all veterans (with ID) will receive half off all BCB beers. At 6 p.m., veterans, family and friends will receive a free brewery tour and beer tastings led by a BCB beer expert.
Pint of Music Concert Series: November 12, 19, 25, 26, December 3 and 10
BCB’s Pint of Music concert series continues outside on the main stage of the Alpine Biergarten & Ski Village (weather permitting otherwise inside) with some of the area’s most talented local artists , without cover, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Over the next month, BCB will present: November 12: Tyler Smith, November 19: Georgia Rae, November 25: St. Joe Jack, November 26: Wiat What, December 3: Daniel Izaaks, December 10: Flat Creek Highway
Pop-Up Food Truck evening: November 11, 18, 19, 25, 26, December 9
BCB also deploys some of the most popular food trucks in the Alpine Biergarten & Ski Village to fuel appetites most weekends from 5-8 p.m. Over the next month, look for the following four-wheel kitchens: November 11: Billy Bricks, November 18: Mario’s Cart, November 19: Happy Lobster, November 25: Brother’s BBQ, November 26: Hawaiian Food Truck, December 9: Billy Brick’s .
WHERE: Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, IL 60047
CONTACT: www.buffalocreekbrewing.com / phone (847) 821-6140 / email: [email protected]
