(from chicagoist.com)

It’s almost Halloween, and that means candy, candy and more candy. But why should kids have all the fun of the season? Here are some tips for pairing your favorite craft beers with your favorite Halloween candies.

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Gummy Worms
Illuminated Brewworks Astronaut Orange Juice

“It’s an unfiltered New England-style IPA, and it mimics the taste of Tang, hence the name,” explains Gatz. “Even if each end of the worm is flavored differently, most of those flavors will go well with the orange.”

Snickers
Alter Brewing Company Dan’s Brown

“I don’t know about you, but when I eat chocolate, it makes me a little thirsty,” says Katz. “People usually go with milk, but I think a brown ale washes it down and brings out the flavors of it.” This brown ale from Alter has toffee and caramel notes, which pair well with snickers.

(from thrillist.com)

THESE DAYS IT’S DIFFICULT NOT to find yourself in the general vicinity of an outstanding burger. Americans’ love of all forms of beef between buns has grown so passionate that it seems like every restaurant that opens feels compelled to put a burger on its menu. (MORE HERE)

Now I have my retirement plan. Of course you can’t have a list of “Best Burger Joints In America” w/o including Chicago. See below which Chicago establishment made the list + some regional favorites as well.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Don’t let the moniker fool you — Kopp’s is very much a burger joint, although the burgers and the custard are by no means mutually exclusive experiences.

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DEARBORN, MICHIGAN

In the years since 1947, a lot has changed in the Detroit area, but through thick and thin, one thing has remained a constant: the burger at Miller’s Bar.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

One could arguably call Small Cheval’s older sibling Au Cheval a burger joint, given the way its signature burger became a nationwide sensation that still inspires two-hour waits. But the burger is still but a single item on a wide-ranging menu.

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