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player ready...The worlds of booze and music keep colliding, this time with Bloodshot Records’ anniversary collaboration with Lagunitas Brewing Company. The limited-edition beer, called Lagunitas Bloodshot Few Brew, is an extension of this past summer’s partnership with Few Spirits in Evanston on the label’s 21st anniversary bourbon.
The Lagunitas imperial stout with smoked tea tips was barrel-aged in the same Few barrels used for the bourbon. It’ll be released at a sold-out show Saturday at Schubas Tavern with guest appearances by Lydia Loveless and Jon Langford.
“[Reusing the barrels] makes us seem really clever, but the clever part is we just surround ourselves with geniuses in alcohol,” said Rob Miller, Bloodshot co-founder.
While at 13 percent ABV, it’s a well-balanced beer, Miller said, with hints of chocolate and smokey characteristics from lapsang souchong tea, a Chinese black tea traditionally dried over pinewood fires.
Miller said the record label has had a cozy relationship with Lagunitas for years through South by Southwest events. He draws a close connection between independent labels and small beer and spirits companies.
“So much of what’s happening in the craft beer and craft distillery scene these days is so reminiscent of what was happening with the rise of independent labels and independent music and punk rock and all that,” he said. “It’s a very similar kind of cultural shift away from these monolithic music labels or giant beer or spirits companies to something more locally sourced.”
For those who missed out on tickets to the Schubas release, Lizard’s Liquid Lounge (3058 W. Irving Park Road, 773-463-7599) will host a happy hour from 6 to 9 p.m Jan. 28. The beer will also be on draft at the following locations: Schubas, Delilah’s (2771 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-472-2771), Lincoln Hall (2424 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-525-2501), GMan Tavern (3740 N. Clark St., 773-549-2050), The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia Ave., 773-227-4433), Paddy Mac’s (4157 N. Pulaski Road, 773-279-9300) and Fountainhead (1970 W. Montrose Ave., 773-697-8204).
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