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Drank + Draw happens on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday at Twisted Hippo, hosted by our pal @shawnimals!

Regardless of your skill level, we welcome you to come on by and draw alongside fellow artists!
Paper, pencil, ink, or even digital mediums are welcome — heck, one artist even did block printing one time! 7 to 10pm TONIGHT. 🖼💕👩‍🎨🍺

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As one of many parts of our 1st year Anniversary celebration this weekend, we're introducing Brewery Tours (with tastings)! They start February 1st, and it's as simple as signing up online. ⠀
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$20 per person, which includes a souvenir glass + beer samples!
Link in our bio to choose your preferred date via Eventbrite. 🎉🍻😘

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Chicago Ale Fest on Navy Pier today! Come admire the waves while enjoying a beer fest. Kerri is ready to pour you a Bee’s Sleaze or Coconut Umbrella. #goodthingweareinside #beerwaves

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4pm is right around the corner, friends! And with it comes our very first taproom bottle release with Trace Amigos, our bourbon barrel-aged Scotch Ale aged in Buffalo Trace barrels.

In addition, we'll have Without a Trace our Scotch Ale (the standard issue variety) and You Otter Know aged in Oaty Otter barrels from Maplewood. We have lots more in store today and all weekend, so come on by to say hello, cheers, and plenty of high fives!

Thanks for helping us get to a year – we can't wait for what's next. 💖

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Our 1-year Anniversary festivities begin tomorrow – are you ready? We're so excited to see you and release our first ever taproom bottled beer with Trace Amigos, a bourbon barrel-aged Scotch Ale (Without a Trace)! 12 oz. bottles will be available starting at 4pm Friday January 10th. $13 per bottle to take home. Limit 2 per person.⠀
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Want to try it right away? Grab a 5 oz. pour for $8 right in our taproom. Better still, you can try all of our Without a Trace Scotch Ale beers – the original non-barrel-aged version (full pour), You Otter Know which we aged in Oaty Otter barrels from our pals at Maplewood (5 oz.), and the new release Trace Amigos which we aged in Buffalo Trace barrels (5 oz.). Yum!⠀
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We'll also be offering...⠀
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** Introducing our Mug Club! The introductory annual price of $35 gets you:⠀⠀
- A beer when you sign up⠀⠀
- A crowler on your birthday (must be redeemed within 4 days of your birthday)⠀⠀
- Access to Mug Club Wednesdays – free taster of New Release (if available), and $1 off any beer (excludes Collaboraction beers, special releases and high gravity beer if it's limited)⠀⠀
- 10% off Twisted Hippo merch online and in our taproom⠀⠀
- Free Upgraded pour (+ 4 oz. typically) whenever you order⠀⠀
- Commemorative Mug Club glass (available Feb 1st)⠀⠀
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** Brewery Tours + Tastings: $20 includes a tour, a full pour of our Kölsch in a souvenir glass that you get to keep, and tastings of 4 additional beers (brewers discretion). We'll have available days and times soon!⠀⠀
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** Can-uary: We're also selling individual cans of our Banner Beers for the month of January + a case discount of 10%. After all, a can is just a tiny keg, right?⠀
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So much goodness! Can you believe it's been a year?! 😲

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Brrr! You feel that cold wind? Not cool, whoever is control of Winter... Tom Skilling? The Ice King? Regardless, we wanted to change up our Beer of the Week with something that'll warm your soul. Enter: Chubby Monk!⠀
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It's a tasty treat, reminiscent of dark chocolate with flavors of berry and stone fruit. Decadent and perfect for these low temps.⠀
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As the current special, you get $1 off full pours, and a $1.50 discount on to-go 32 oz. Crowlers.

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Winter mode activated! It's true that we all hibernate a little more during these cold months, so with that in mind we've implemented our Winter hours. Please take note, friends! Otherwise business as usual...⠀
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Mon: Closed⠀
Tues - Thurs: 12pm - 10pm⠀
Fri: 12pm - 11pm⠀
Sat: 11am - 11pm⠀
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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We are so excited about our one-year anniversary on January 10th! We're kicking off the festivities Friday with new beer releases – including a couple of barrel-aged offerings, one of which will be bottled – along with our NEW mug club, brewery tours, and much more. The fun runs through the weekend (or until beers are kicked, we suppose). Check it out...⠀
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1. Special Release Barrel-Aged Beer: Trace Amigos is our Scotch Ale barrel-aged in Buffalo Trace barrels and it's YUMMY GOOD. We'll have this one alongside our popular You Otter Know and the original Scotch Ale Without a Trace for comparison. Bottles will be available of Trace Amigos! 😍⠀
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2. Introducing our Mug Club! $35 Annually gets you...⠀
- A beer when you sign up⠀
- A crowler on your birthday (must be redeemed within 4 days of your birthday)⠀
- Access to Mug Club Wednesdays – free taster of New Release (if available), and $1 off any beer (excludes Collaboraction beers, special releases and high gravity beer if it's limited)⠀
- 10% off Twisted Hippo merch online and in our taproom⠀
- Free Upgraded pour (+ 4 oz. typically) whenever you order⠀
- Commemorative Mug Club glass (available Feb 1st)⠀
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3. Brewery Tours + Tastings: $20 includes a tour, a full pour of our Kölsch in a souvenir glass that you get to keep, and tastings of 4 additional beers (brewers discretion). We'll have available days and times soon!⠀
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4. Can-uary: We're also selling individual cans of our Banner Beers for the month of January + a case discount of 10%. After all, a can is just a tiny keg, right?⠀
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We can't wait to give you a high five and say thanks in person for our first year! 🥰 🍻

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New Chef's Sando AND a new Beer Cocktail, folks! We know it's January, and with it comes some easier eating and drinking, so we've come up with a couple that are lighter and refreshing. We got you.⠀
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Ain't No Jive Turkey Burger - $16⠀
Grilled turkey burger on brioche with cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and cherry pepper mayo. Served with salad by default, but any side available as usual. Available with Beyond Burger for +2, Vegan cheese & mayo +$2. Pairs well with Beeting Heart (veggies = healthy, right?) OR the delicious beer cocktail below...⠀
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Bird of Paradise Beer Cocktail - $12⠀
Honeoye "Flower City" Gin, Lemon, Agave. Topped with Cabana Fan Tropical Fruit Saison.

We also have plenty of non-alcoholic options with spritzers, no-booze bloody marys, and more!

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As we open up today on the first day of the new year, we can't help but reflect. And what a wild ride it's been, folks! There's SO MUCH about what we do here that makes it worthwhile, but the one that comes to the top of mind is you. Yeah, that's right YOU!⠀
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Whether that YOU means our new friends down the block (aka - our beloved and awesome community), old friends who always step up, our AMAZING staff who we cherish, strangers just walking through the door today, and literally EVERYONE else who has made what we do here possible AND fun.⠀
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Every. Single. One. Seriously.⠀
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We certainly don't have all the answers, but we sure as hell can say THANK YOU for making all of this worthwhile. It's almost impossible to think that we've only been open for about a year (more on our 1-year anniversary party soon!) but here we are. And thanks to YOU, we really are better for it.⠀
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Cheers to you all and the happiest of New Years to you and yours!⠀
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Here's to 2020,⠀
The Hippos

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It's New Year's Eve! What?! And with it comes a night of fun and revelry at the Hippo – no ticket required! Our kitchen will be open normal hours, but we'll be open later to ring in the new year with you! Carnival-inspired food and drink specials, too. The fun starts at 8pm, although we're open like normal beforehand for lunch and dinner PLUS...⠀
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Parents: looking for some pre-game time with the kiddos? We also have a special family fun hour from 5 to 6pm in our back warehouse! Now onto those specials:⠀
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* Loaded Fries - $12⠀
Fries loaded with housemade Beer Cheese and your choice of Chicken, Carnitas or steak⠀
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* Funnel Cake - $6⠀
Classic deep-fried Funnel Cake dusted with powdered sugar and fruit syrup. Add a scoop of ice cream for $2!⠀
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* Oooh Yeah! - $12⠀
Vodka, Agave, Strawberry, topped with Punch Crunch our Fruit Punch Saison. ⠀
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We look forward to partying with you tonight, friends! If we don't see you, have fun and BE SAFE!⠀
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PS - We'll be open tomorrow at 11am, with football on the screens all day long.

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Important heads up: we’ve changed course a smidgen in our New Year’s Eve plan!

It will no longer be a private event and instead open to any and all, just like a normal day. No ticket required. However we have a few tricks up our sleeves: we’ll be open later for a toast at midnight, not to mention carnival-inspired food and drink specials! What’s on deck?

Loaded Fries - $12
Fries loaded with housemade Beer Cheese and your choice of Chicken, Carnitas or steak

Funnel Cake - $6
Classic deep-fried Funnel Cake dusted with powdered sugar. Add a scoop of ice cream for $2

Oooh Yeah! - $12
Vodka, Agave, Strawberry, topped with Punch Crunch our Fruit Punch Saison

The no-ticket-required fun will start at 8pm and go through 1am. We look forward to partying with you! What a year it has been! 🤩
Note: We’ll still have some family fun hour from 5 to 6pm.

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Looking for some of that sweet, sweet Hippo merch? Look no further than our Threadless Artist Shop! Shirts, mugs, stickers, hoodies – even shower curtains in some cases! We're continuously updating with our newest brews, all featured on a wide array of awesome products.⠀
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Looking for a specific favorite Twisted Hippo beer emblazoned with the beer art? Just let us know, and we'll bump it up in the queue.⠀
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Link to the shop our bio, or head to twistedhippo.threadless.com

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So excited to see our exclusive shirt design with @shirtsontap out in the world this month! Such an awesome concept, and we're thrilled to be one of only a handful of Chicago breweries to be involved in these releases! Curious? Check out shirtsontap.com illustration by @shawnimals

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Heads up on our holiday hours, folks!⠀
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Tuesday Dec. 24th - 11 to 8pm⠀
Christmas Day - CLOSED⠀
New Year’s Eve - 11 to 6pm⠀
For NYE, our ticketed NYE event starts at 8pm –and tickets are still available! Link in bio...⠀
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Happy holidays to you and yours! Thanks for making Twisted Hippo what it is. Hard to believe it's almost a year since we officially opened!⠀
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Speaking of which, mark your calendars for our anniversary celebration starting the weekend of January 10th!

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It's almost New Year's Eve and we want to party with you! We have carnival-inspired eats and games, alongside our usual lineup of amazing beers and cocktails. You in?

The fun starts at 8pm on December 31st – $100, all-inclusive!

More details and tickets via the link in our bio.

We also have a family fun hour from 5 to 6pm on the 31st — the perfect option for Hippo fans with kiddos for some family time before the sitter arrives! Complete with a countdown and sparkling apple juice toast. 🥂

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New Year's Even is around the corner and we want to hang with you! After all, we had a blast with you all last year. This time the evening will be carnival-themed – but don't worry: NO CLOWNS! 😅⠀
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What's in store? It all starts at 8pm on Dec 31st...⠀
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✶ All-inclusive carnival-inspired food and⠀
drinks (beer, wine, and well drinks)!⠀
✶ Super fun carnival games!⠀
✶ A photo booth with carnival props to capture thoseprecious and ridiculous moments!⠀
✶ A toast at midnight!⠀
✶ A commemorative glass!⠀
✶ Live music all night long with DJ Sean Doe!⠀
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$100 per person, all-inclusive. Tickets available in the link in our bio (via Brown Paper Tickets this time around). We look forward to celebrating with you all! 🙌🏼⠀
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BONUS FAMILY TIME!⠀
Looking for something to do with the kiddos prior to party time? While not part of the adult festivities later, we'll open the fun in the warehouse a little early for a FREE Family hour from 5 to 6pm! We’ll have a sparkling apple juice toast at 6pm for the kiddos (adults - you do you), with a fun, faux countdown at 6pm. Note that children must be accompanied by an adult.

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WINTER TAPROOM HOURS:
Mon: Closed | Tues - Thur: 12pm to 10pm | Fri: 12pm to 11pm | Sat: 11am to 11pm | Sun: 11am to 9pm
Please note: kitchen closes one hour before taproom.
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