With around 3,000 breweries in the United States, it’s tough for the new guy to stand out. Jared Rouben (formerly of Goose Island) is doing just that with his latest venture Moody Tongue. The Chicago-based brewery just unveiled a 5% ABV lager that’s made with shaved Australian black truffle and it will run $120 a bottle. Not simply a marketing gimmick, the brewery is setting its sights on “culinary brewing” where they marry beer and food (Rouben is also a former chef). The truffles used were shaved by hand, and since pilsners are crisp and clean, the flavor of the truffle really stands out and makes for a complex brew.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
