The brand new website, housed in a former rail depot within the metropolis’s West Loop neighbourhood, includes a brewery, taproom, restaurant and bakery.
“That is an thrilling step within the persevering with evolution of the Guinness model in America. It’s been a protracted journey, however we’re so thrilled to be opening our doorways this week and to contribute to Chicago’s world class meals and beer scene,” stated Rodney Williams, president of Diageo Beer Firm.
“As a Chicago native, I can confidently share that we purpose to rejoice and showcase this nice metropolis and make a constructive impression in the neighborhood, all whereas serving nice beer.”
Brewer Megan Schwarz will oversee the manufacturing of quite a few experimental beers, together with Corn Maize Cream Ale and a Mango Chile Ale, signatures like Guinness Draught Stout, Guinness Additional Stout, and Guinness International Additional Stout will probably be out there within the taproom however brewed in St James Gate, Dublin.
“Open Gate Brewery is the centre of innovation and creativity for Guinness, notably on the subject of beer,” stated Ryan Wagner, nationwide Guinness ambassador and head of selling, Guinness OGB Chicago.
“Opening in Chicago permits us to be part of one of the vital storied and celebrated beer communities in the USA – and we are able to’t wait to deliver the distinctive flavours and heritage of Guinness brewing to an thrilling faucet checklist that can enchantment to each type of beer drinker. Our brewers Megan and Nate are among the many finest within the trade, and we’re stoked to share their beers with Chicago and past.”
