Glad to hear on your show today that you exposed yourself to the high-water cultural touchstone of Michael Mann's VERY troubled first film THE KEEP @marcmaron ! I swear, there's a great movie in there... somewhere. We make an homage to this confounding, teeming mountain of best intentions with the clever name of THE KEEP. It's a bier de garde and has pretty much nothing to do with the movie other than slapping that rubber baby doll on the can and professing our love for this underserved delight starring Ian McKellen and with a killer soundtrack by Tangerine Dream. You don't drink so there's really nothing left for us to do here but tip our pointy hat to you. The rest of you humans out there can grab this at IBW Lodge #1 or any of the fine bottle shops in the Chicagoland area and go home tonight and follow Mr. Maron's wisened steps and take this heroes journey in for yourselves. We love WTF and we're gonna miss you come September. Best of luck on the next chapter in your life!! xoxoxoxo

Just a quick reminder that we have a very cool event tomorrow, Sunday, June 8th. I'm setting up the projector and the PA and we'll be screening "Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' the Devil's Cage". The co-producer will be on hand for a Q&A. If the weather cooperates, I'll break out the grill as well. If it doesn't, we'll come up with some decent food solutions. Here's a bit more info on the films: "Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' the Devil's Cage celebrates the life and music of Country Music Hall of Fame legend Charlie Louvin. As one half of The Louvin Brothers in the 1950s, Charlie helped to create the close brother harmonies that were cited as inspiration by The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, and the Byrds. The film features interviews with Charlie, George Jones, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Marty Stuart, and John McCrea from Cake". #Chicago #ibwlodge1 #chicagobeer #illinoiscraftbeer #drinklocal #norwoodpark #enjoywithpeopleyoutrust #charlielouvin #louvinbrothers #satanisreal

It's time once again for our FATHER'S DAY PIG ROAST!!! Bring the family and spend the afternoon enjoying fresh BBQ pig, 2 sides and beer or wine. This is our 4th year doing this and it gets better every year. Seating is limited so get your ticket now!! Follow the link in our bio or go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fathers-day-pig-roast-tickets-1369211972869 #Chicago #ibwlodge1 #chicagobeer #illinoiscraftbeer #drinklocal #norwoodpark #enjoywithpeopleyoutrust #fathersday #fathersday2025

Alright, friends! This year's batch of GAY AGENDA is heading out to accounts. And our favorites get the fancy tap handles to match! Thanks to @chicagopyroshop for the great work and quick turnaround! #Chicago #ibwlodge1 #chicagobeer #illinoiscraftbeer #drinklocal #enjoywithpeopleyoutrust #chicagopride #gayagenda #gayagenda🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈

GAY AGENDA is on draft and dolled up with it's super fancy tap handle from @chicagopyroshop. Come on in and ask J very politely for 3 or 4 and a 4-pack to go. #Chicago #ibwlodge1 #chicagobeer #illinoiscraftbeer #drinklocal #norwoodpark #enjoywithpeopleyoutrust