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True (Irish) Colors

03.17.2008

Submitted by alara on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 12:01am.
The Bite:
imageDoes a good pint (or six) bring out the real you? We’re all for green on St. Paddy’s Day, of course - even the, um, festive hue of the river isn’t half bad (it’s vegetable-based dye) – but face it: Green beer’s for amateurs. Skip the gimmick, save the food miles, and order some fresh, seasonal, and local suds. We’ll be going Irish-ish with Cane & Ebel, a late winter/early spring red ale from Warrenville-based Two Brothers Brewing Company. This lip-smackin’, preservative-free new release gets its creamy touch from Thai palm sugar and its spicy tang from rye. And at 7% percent alcohol volume (oh, yes), you’ll be showing your true colors in no time.
Wanna Try: 
Cane & Ebel by Two Brothers Brewing Company; available on tap at Hopleaf Bar, The Map Room, and Small Bar Wicker Park, 2049 W. Division St. b/t Hoyne and Damen Aves. (773-772-2727). Pint, $5.
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