Our chefs dive into beer-making (with the help of some pros).
Chefs team up with local breweries for custom drafts.
Published: July 13, 2011
Lillie’s Q’s Charlie McKenna with Metropolitan
Beer Lillie’s Q Brew
Profile Though darker than most lagers, it’s crisp enough to cut through rich barbecue.
The experience “Cooking in my day was always about wine; beer, for me, has taken over from wine,” McKenna says. “There are so many different nuances.”
Drink it Year-round (1856 W North Ave, 773-772-5500)





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