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Tapping Party at Rock Bottom Brewery Chicago

Brewmaster Chris Rafferty Releases Harvest Moon Rye Lager

Thursday, October 20
6-7 p.m.

No cost to attend

Brewmaster Chris Rafferty invites craft beer fans to taste the newest brew, Harvest Moon Rye Lager, at Rock Bottom Brewery Chicago. Rock Bottom will host a complimentary tapping party from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 20. The Harvest Moon Rye Lager is a medium-to-full bodied copper lager with unique spicy malt flavors instigated by the use of malted rye. The lager is balanced with a brilliantly perfect amount of hops and pairs well with aged white cheddar, blackened chicken, beef sliders and beer poached pears.

Rafferty has been making beer since 1994, when he got his start at Tennessee’s first microbrewery in Nashville. Since then, he has worked at various microbreweries and joined the Rock Bottom team in 2006. His beers have been awarded several gold medals at the Real Ale Festival, Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions.

Rock Bottom’s monthly tapping parties are open to all, simply become a member of the “Mug Club” (anyone 21 and over will quickly be signed up in the brewpub prior to the tapping party). Following the tapping event, Harvest Moon Rye Lager will be available by the pint for $5.25.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
http://www.rockbottom.com

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Rock Bottom Taps “Wonderbrew” for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Portion of Each Pint Sold Will Benefit The Lynn Sage Foundation

Tapping Party: Tuesday, October 4
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Free to Attend

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and Rock Bottom Brewery is supporting the cause through philanthropy and pints. On Tuesday, October 4 at 5:30 p.m., Brewmaster Chris Rafferty will unveil “Wonderbrew,” a refreshing American wheat beer conditioned with raspberries. While sampling will be complimentary, the sales from Wonderbrew will benefit a local breast cancer cause, The Lynn Sage Foundation’s “In Good Taste” campaign.
Representatives from The Lynn Sage Foundation will be on hand collecting donations in exchange for pink ribbons, and will also be selling raffle tickets for a 50/50 split (winner announced at 7 p.m.). Every guest that purchases a pink ribbon will receive a complimentary pint of Wonderbrew.
Following this tapping and awareness event on October 4, Rock Bottom’s Wonderbrew will be available throughout the month of October (while supplies last). Rock Bottom will donate $0.25 cents of every Wonderbrew pint purchased ($5.25) to The Lynn Sage Foundation.

The Lynn Sage Foundation, established by the family of Lynn Sage, is committed to the discovery of a cure for breast cancer. To achieve this goal, the Foundation has partnered with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, a nationally recognized leader in breast cancer care, education and research. The Cancer Center, under the direction of Dr. Steven T. Rosen, is one of only two National Cancer Institutes designated a “Comprehensive” Cancer Center in the State of Illinois. The Cancer Center’s solid, well-established program in breast cancer research is fortified by a state-of-the-art, 15,000-square-foot research facility that was opened in the spring of 2005. http://www.lynnsagefoundation.org

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
http://www.rockbottom.com

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5… 7… 11! Hut!

Football Food Specials at Rock Bottom Brewery

Sundays, during NFL games
$5, $7, $11 special appetizer menu

On NFL game days this season, Rock Bottom Brewery will offer a delicious dining deal. The new special appetizer menu offers a variety of appetizers priced at $5, $7 and $11. The menu is available on Sundays during any and all games.

Watch the gridiron action on Rock Bottom Brewery’s 25 flat screen TVs and large projection wall while enjoying appetizers that pair perfectly with a cold pint of hand-crafted brew. Each day, brewmaster Chris Rafferty offers one pint for $3.25, styles vary. Rock Bottom has won over 125 major awards and metals for brewing excellence.

Football Food Specials
Sundays during NFL games
Brewery open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Appetizer Menu

$5

Southwest Egg Rolls
pulled chicken, black beans, corn, roasted red peppers and pepper jack cheese, served with roasted jalapeno ranch dressing (regularly $9.75)

Ball Park Pretzels
Two giant pretzels brushed with our handcrafted ale and sprinkled with fresh garlic and Kosher salt, oven-baked and served with jalapeno spinach cheese dip (regularly $8.25)

Tomato Bruschetta

Chips with Salsa & Guacamole

BBQ Pork Sliders

$7

Chicken Quesadilla
Roasted chicken, peppers, corn, black beans, cheddar and pepper jack cheese (regularly $9.50)

Seared Ahi Tuna
Ahi tuna served rare with edamame slaw, pickled ginger, wasabi and citrus-soy dipping sauce (regularly $11.95)

Sesame Calamari
Sesame crusted with apricot-ginger glaze (regularly $9.95)

Jalapeno Spinach Cheese Dip
Served with house-made tortilla chips (regularly $9.95)

Pizzas:
The Works – Italian sauage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, red peppers and onions (regularly $10.95)
Margherita – Fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic and spinach (regularly $9.95)
Pepperoni – Stacks of pepperoni with housemade tomato sauce regularly $10.50)

$11 Combo
A combination platter of Southwest Egg Rolls; Jalapeno Spinach Cheese Dip; Chips with Salsa and Guacamole

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 West Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
http://www.rockbottom.com

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Rocktoberfest at Rock Bottom Brewery

Tapping Party, Polka Band and Bavarian Fare

Thursday, September 15
5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Free to attend

5-7 p.m. Bratwurst Brothers Live Polka Band
6-7 p.m. Rocktoberfest Tapping Party with Brewmaster Chris Rafferty
6-10 p.m. One dollar of every pint sold donated to BuildOn.org
7-11 p.m. Live music in pub

Rock Bottom Brewery will kick-off the Fall season with their annual Rocktoberfest celebration, complete with German brew, menu specials and, of course, oom pah pah music. On Thursday, September 15, from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., the evening will be filled with fun, Bavarian-themed events to attend.

Brewmaster Chris Rafferty will tap a Marzen-style German brew, Rocktoberfest, at 6 p.m. He will lead the Rock Bottom “Mug Club” (free to anyone 21+, sign up on premise) in a tasting and discussion of his new brew. Beer fans will donate through drinks, as one dollar of every Rocktoberfest pint ($5.50) purchased from 6-10 p.m. will be donated directly to the BuildOn organization. A raffle will be held to raise funds for the charity.

To set the authentic, celebratory tone, the Bratwurst Brothers German polka band will play live from 5-7 p.m. Also taking to the stage this evening is Seth Bradley from 7-9 p.m. and Tim Stopulous from 9-11 p.m.

For well over a month, a special menu featuring Bavarian dishes with a twist will be available from September 13 – October 23 at both lunch and dinner service (knockwurst, rueben bites, pretzel bites, spaetzle, German potato salad, German chocolate cake).

BuildOn Organization
BuildOn is a non-profit organization that empowers primarily urban U.S. high school students through in-class and intensive after school youth service programs. In addition to tremendous contributions of community service in their own cities and neighborhoods, BuildOn youth actually build schools and bring literacy to children and adults in developing countries around the world. BuildOn programs are designed to build confidence and real-world capabilities in American youth while also empowering communities world-wide in Africa, South America, and South East Asia to overcome the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and low expectations by opening the door to education.

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 West Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
http://www.rockbottom.com

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Tapping Party at Rock Bottom Brewery Chicago

Brewmaster Chris Rafferty Releases Saison Jonquille – Farmhouse Ale

Thursday, August 18
6-7 p.m.

No cost to attend

Brewmaster Chris Rafferty will give craft beer fans the opportunity to be the first to try his newest brew. Rafferty and Rock Bottom Brewery Chicago will hold a tapping party from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 18 to release his “Saison Jonquille” farmhouse ale. The Saison Jonquille is a light bodied, crisp, effervescent farmhouse ale with slight tart characteristics accented by spicing with lemongrass.

Rafferty has been making beer since 1994, when he got his start at Tennessee’s first microbrewery in Nashville. Since then, he has worked at various microbreweries and joined the Rock Bottom team in 2006. His beers have been awarded several gold medals at the Real Ale Festival, Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions.
Rock Bottom’s monthly tapping parties are open to all, simply become a member of the “Mug Club” (anyone 21 and over will quickly be signed up in the brewpub prior to the tapping party).

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
www.rockbottom.com

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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery Takes to the Lake

Handcrafted Beers Featured on Shoreline Sightseeing “Brew Cruise”

Friday, July 15
boat boards at 8 p.m., departs at 8:15 p.m.

$39 per person

You know Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery’s handcrafted beers taste great in any setting – from the River North’s comfortable pub surroundings to its lush rooftop patio. Now, you can enjoy your favorite Rock Bottom brews aboard a Shoreline Sightseeing ship during a very special voyage on Friday, July 15.

Shoreline and Rock Bottom are joining forces for a suds-soaked “Brew Cruise,” featuring an on-board beer tasting with Brewmaster Chris Rafferty. The nautical festivities will also offer guests gourmet snacks, created by Chef Chris McCoy, music and a cash bar (for non-beer beverages).

The 90-minute Lake Michigan journey will set sail at 8:15 p.m. from Navy Pier’s west end. The cost for Shoreline Sightseeing’s Rock Bottom “Brew Cruise” is $39 per person (plus tax). Tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.shorelinesightseeing.com.

*A second Rock Bottom brew cruise is set to sail August 12

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
http://www.rockbottom.com

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Rockin’ New Year’s Eve at Rock Bottom Brewery

Friday, December 31, 2010
9:00pm-1:00am

$90 per guest

Ring in 2011 at a rockin’ New Year’s Eve party in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Rock Bottom Brewery, located on Grand Avenue at State Street, will offer an eventful and exciting all-inclusive package on Friday, December 31 from 9:00pm to 1:00am.

The two-level soiree will offer premium open bar service from 9:00pm-1:00am, elaborate dinner and dessert buffet, live band karaoke by the “Karaoke Dokies,” DJ dance party, Midnight champagne toast and party favors.

Why wait in line for entry? Doors open at 8:00pm, so if you’re dressed and ready to go, head to Rock Bottom for early admission with cash bar service from 8:00pm-9:00pm.

Tickets are priced at $90 per guest (plus $1.99 handling). They may be purchased exclusively at Brownpapertickets.com. The New Year’s Eve event is for guests 21 and over and requires a valid ID as proof of age. Rock Bottom’s first “last call” of 2011 will be at 1:30am. For more information, call Rock Bottom’s New Year’s Eve hotline at 312.755.1677, extension 3.

Rock Bottom Brewery
1 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
http://www.rockbottom.com

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RB Grille Releases New Fall Dinner Menu

Six Seasonal Dishes Added

Executive Chef Christopher McCoy of RB Grille, the contemporary American restaurant located in the heart of River North, has recently released a new dinner menu, with six seasonal additions to the already enticing menu of classic starters, salads, seafood, steaks and sides.

New offerings include the starter “Chef’s Flat Bread” which is served with seasonal toppings on crisp, Ale dough; seafood specialties such as the “Spice Rubbed Swordfish” seared medium over pearl cous cous with Spanish chorizo, Swiss chard and red onion confit and the “Citrus Atlantic Salmon” with sauteed green bean and plum tomato and orange buerre blanc; “Bone-In Pork Chops” that are slow roasted with chardonnay dijon sauce accompanied by chorizo corn bread and Swiss chard, along with two new sides, “Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese” and “Green Beans Provencal.”

Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 4pm-11pm and on Friday and Saturday from 4pm-Midnight. Each seafood, steaks and plates selections are served with a house salad prepared tableside and the choice of white cheddar mashed potatoes, baked potato, french fries or pecan-wild rice pilaf. All tables receive from-the-oven skillet cornbread to begin their meal.

A three-course prix fixe dinner is offered Monday through Friday between 4pm and 6pm for $30. Selections include an appetizer, main course and dessert. RB Grille also offers half-price bottles of wine on Wednesdays.

The complete menu is below.

RB GRILLE
Menu, Fall 2010

STARTERS

Crab Cake
Jumbo lump crab cake over creole remoulade salad with sweet onion, roasted corn and charred tomato 12.50

Onion Rings
Hand-dipped, perfectly seasoned 4.95 some, 7.95 more

Baby Lamb Chops
Over seasonal market slaw 12.95

Sesame Calamari
Sesame-crusted with apricot-ginger glaze 5.95 some, 9.95 more

Seared Ahi
Rare sashimi-grade Ahi tuna served with citrus-soy dipping sauce, edamame slaw, pickled ginger and wasabi 10.50

Bacon Scallops
Seared bacon-wrapped sea scallops, spicy aioli and Thai chili sauce 11.50

Chef’s Flat bread
Our crisp Ale dough with seasonal toppings 9.95

Buffalo Shrimp
Crispy jumbo shrimp, tossed in buffalo sauce 
with buttermilk bleu cheese 7.95 some, 14.95 more

SEAFOOD
Served with a house salad prepared tableside and your choice 
of white cheddar mashed potatoes, baked potato, 
french fries or pecan-wild rice pilaf.

Spice Rubbed Swordfish
Seared medium over pearl cous cous with Spanish chorizo, Swiss chard and red onion confit 17.95

Crab Cakes
Two Jumbo lump crab cakes over Creole remoulade salad with sweet onion, roasted corn and charred tomato 21.95

Bacon Scallops
Seared with spicy aioli and Thai chili sauce 24.95

Citrus Atlantic Salmon
Sautéed green bean and plum tomato with orange buerre blanc 21.95

SALADS

Seafood Cobb
Lobster, scallops and shrimp with bacon, 
avocado, chopped egg and tomatoes over bibb 
and iceberg lettuce and avocado vinaigrette 14.95

Chop Chop
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, bleu cheese, 
fire-roasted corn and tomatoes tossed 
with mixed greens and citrus vinaigrette 12.50

Grilled Steak
Sliced sirloin tops a spinach salad with red onions, almonds, buttermilk bleu cheese and tomatoes. 
Tossed with a sweet balsamic dressing 12.50

Asian Ahi Tuna
Seared sashimi-grade Ahi tuna, Asian vegetables, crunchy noodles, and spinach. Tossed with ginger-citrus dressing 12.95

CLASSICS
Served with a house salad prepared tableside and your choice 
of white cheddar mashed potatoes, baked potato, 
french fries or pecan-wild rice pilaf.

Choose a topping: horseradish crust, peppercorn crust, bearnaise sauce, whiskey sauce, worcestershire butter sauce or Oscar (upcharge 5.95)

Prime Rib 10 ounce 17.95, 16 ounce 25.95

Filet Mignon 8 ounce 27.95

New York Strip 16 ounce 26.95

Delmonico 18 ounce 27.95

Porterhouse 22 ounce 28.95

Top Sirloin 11 ounce 19.95

RB Signature 18 ounce bone-in ribeye with our distinctive dark-roasted malt crust 28.95
suggested beer pairing, dry hopped Oatmeal Stout

PLATES

Bone-In Pork Chops
Slow-roasted pork chops with chardonnay Dijon sauce, accompanied by chorizo corn bread and Swiss chard 21.95

Lobster-Tomato Capellini
Butter-braised lobster tail and angel hair pasta with a lobster-and-San Marzano tomato sauce, garnished by goat cheese and garlic crostini 19.95

Overnight Braised Short Rib
Slow-roasted boneless short rib, white cheddar mashed potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes and pearl onions
with roasted mushroom sauce 15.95

Roasted Chicken
Rosemary- and thyme-scented half chicken with 
white cheddar mashed potatoes and natural pan jus 14.25

The Classic Cheeseburger
Savory ground beef grilled to order on a brioche bun with French fries and Tillamook Cheddar 9.95
Caramelized ale onions or roasted mushrooms, add 50 cents, 
Smoked Bacon, add 75 cents

Steak and Fries
Grilled sirloin, sliced and served with our 
steak butter and shoestring fries 15.50

SIDES
3.50
Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries, Roasted Asparagus, Field Mushroom Assortment, Green Beans Provencal

RB Grille
One West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
312-755-0890
http://www.RBGrille.com

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Tapping Party at Rock Bottom Brewery Chicago

Brewmaster Chris Rafferty Releases Harvest Moon Rye IPA

Thursday, November 18, 2010
6-7 p.m.
No cost to attend

Brewmaster Chris Rafferty is giving beer fans the opportunity to be the first to try his new brew as Rock Bottom Brewery Chicago hosts a tapping party from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 18.

Rafferty has been making beer since 1994, when he got his start at Tennessee’s first microbrewery in Nashville. Since then, he has worked at various microbreweries and joined the Rock Bottom team in 2006. His beers have been awarded several gold medals at the Real Ale Festival, Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions.

The experienced brewmaster will release his “Harvest Moon Rye IPA” beer during the festive tapping party. Rafferty describes his creation as a “medium bodied, amber pale ale with a distinct malt flavor from the addition of the rye and dry hopped for a resulting blend of citrus and melon.”

Rock Bottom’s monthly tapping parties are open to members of its “Mug Club” (anyone 21 and over will quickly be signed up in the brewpub prior to the tapping party).

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 W. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
312.755.9339
http://www.rockbottom.com

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