Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer

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Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer are all strong cultural elements of our rich American history and their popularity continues to grow and evolve, even today. Historically, Jacob Spears is accredited with being the first distiller to actually label his product “Bourbon,” after Bourbon County, Kentucky. This new aged whiskey has been the preferred drink by so many that it has earned the nickname, “America’s own spirit.”

The Hamburger was first created in America in 1900 by Louis Lassen, owner of Louis’ Lunch in Connecticut. There have been rival claims by Charlie Nagreen, Frank and Charles Menches, Fletcher David, and Oscar Weber Bilby. The hamburger gained national recognition at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair when the New York Tribune namelessly attributed the hamburger as, “the innovation of a food vendor on the pike.” No conclusive claim has ever been made to end the dispute over the inventor of the hamburger with a variety of claims and evidence asserted since its creation.

Beer can be traced far back in time in all different directions. Regionally speaking, the Native Americans brewed beer in these lands prior to the European arrival. One recipe was composed of maize, birch sap, and water. The earliest record of brewing by non-native people, here in the U.S. dates from 1587. The first commercial brewery that opened in the United States was the Dutch West India Company of Lower Manhattan in 1632. America is often referred to as the melting pot of the world. Within this melting pot is a broad array and wide variety of stiff bourbons, gourmet natural burgers, and professionally selected craft beers.

Spears Bourbon Burgers Beer is a hip, natural, gourmet burger eatery with a sophisticated bourbon and craft beer specialty bar. This warm, open space surrounds its customers with Chicago reclaimed brick and a fire pit to warm its outdoor patio. Vintage pictures of Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer recreate their journey through time for all to see as they are strategically placed throughout Spears. Sip your way through some of our carefully selected bourbons and our eclectic craft beer collection with the opportunity to specifically pair your drinks with an all American natural gourmet burger that comes in so many different varieties, that it is sure to compliment some of the most creative flavors that our craft beer and bourbon specialty bar has to offer. Aside from this, we do offer a full bar, a comfortable dining, inviting atmosphere, and live entertainment from local talented musicians, including a vintage community table for those who are seeking a more social spirited experience. Take your taste buds on a trip as you enjoy any of our bourbon flights or craft beer flights to learn what all of the hype is about. We are entering a new age for bourbon and beer drinkers as the many different varieties are readily available for your enjoyment here at Spears. Our cocktails are prepared by our incredibly knowledgeable bartenders who know all about the process of making, mixing, and drinking your next high quality beverage. Spears has All American Roots where the best Bourbon, Burgers, and Beer meet and await to delight you!

• Anynomous

  24 May 2019

  Look what we just got Kentucky Owl Confiscated the first mainstream bourbon produce for all 50 state from @kentuckyowl Hurry up before is gone #kentuckyowlconfiscated #kentuckyowl #kentuckybourbon #drinkbourbon #drinkamerican #bourbonlovers #spearschicago #bourbonbar #thirstythursday

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• Anynomous

  23 May 2019

  First hint of summer in Chicago. Let’s celebrate patio season with one of our new summer cocktails Lavender Collins #patioseason #summerinchicago #sunnydays #cratfdrinks #craftcocktails #lavendercollins #spearschicago #bourbonbar #drinkbourbon #drinkamerican

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• Anynomous

  22 May 2019

  We just tapped Agave Heart Gose from @pipeworksbrewing , a Sour Beer brewed with smoked agave hearts and salt – 4.2% ABV. Pipeworks used 25 lbs of a variety of agave called espadin, which was roasted in Oaxaca. The result is a lightly tart, very refreshing beer with subtle hints of agave, slightly caramelized agave nectar, and smoke #pipeworksbrewing #sourbeer #agave #craftbeer #localbrewery #localbeer #chicagobeer #chicagobrewery #bourbonbar #chicagobar #drinkbourbon #drinkamerican #spearschicago

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• Anynomous

  11 May 2019

  No plans for Saturday night stop by listen to some 90’ hits #livemusic #liveband #spearschicago #bourbonbar #bourbonlovers #craftbeers #localbar #drinklocal #drinkbourbon #saturdaynight

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• Anynomous

  11 May 2019

  It’s FriYAY! Where you at?!! #friyay #itstheweekend #spearschicago #drinkamericandrinkbourbon #craftbeer #burgerbar #bourbon #wheeling

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• Anynomous

  09 May 2019

  Let’s kick the summer off right with the 2nd annual Wheeling Wooble!! Tickets are now available for purchase at all participating restaurants! Kilcoynes Redwood Inn Old Munich Tavern Twin Peaks Restaurants #woobletillyouwobble #summer2019 #goodfriends #millerlite #drinkamericandrinkbourbon #spearschicago #craftbeer #bbqseason #pubcrawl #wheelingwooble

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• Anynomous

  05 May 2019

  We just tapped Peach, Love and Happiness from @sweetwaterbrew “Life is worth living, dreams are worth sharing, friends are worth celebrating, and happiness is worth treasuring. Peach, Love and Happiness brings color to spring with ripe peaches in this golden effervescent and tastily tart Berliner Weisse.” #craftbeer #sweetwaterbrewery #peachloveandhappiness #sourbeers #summerbeer #spearschicago #bourbonbar #drinkbourbon #craftbeerlovers

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• Anynomous

  04 May 2019

  It’s a Fryeday ;) What rye will you be enjoying❓❓Stop by and check out our selection of rye whiskeys #tgif #ryewhiskey #whistlepigrye #whistlepigbosshog #spearschicago #bourbonbar #drinkbourbon #drinkamerican #bourbonlovers #ryelovers #bourbondrinkers

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• Anynomous

  26 April 2019

  Look what we just tapped. Delirium Red is an 8.5% abv dark-red cherry beer made by the heroes that gave the world Delirium Tremens. Based on their blonde ale, it has a light pink, compact head, a soft aroma of almond and sour cherries, and tastes tangy and fruity, with a perfect balance between sweet and sour. Hurry up before is gone 😁 #delirium #deliriumred #belgianbeer #beerlovers #deliriumtremens #craftbeer #spearschicago #bourbonbar #localbar #thirstythursday #drinkbourbon

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• Anynomous

  25 April 2019

  Excited to work on our new summer drinks 🍹🍹🍹 #spearschicago #drinkspecials #specialitycocktails #summerdrinks #sumerinchicago #drinkbourbon #bourbonbar #craftcocktails #craftbeers

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• Anynomous

  21 April 2019

  Have you found Waldo yet?! If not we have! Stop by Spears and grab a glass while supplies last! #lagunitaswaldo #whereswaldo #lagunitas #drinkamericandrinkbourbon #saturdaynight #happy420 #onehitterseries #burgers #craftbeer #spearschicago

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• Anynomous

  20 April 2019

  Are you guys ready for country night with @us99chicago and Gone Country like our Spears Girls are #tgif #countrygirls #spearsgirls #countrymusic #countryband #liveband #spearschicago #bourbonbar #localbar #drinkbourbon #drinkamerican

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• Anynomous

  20 April 2019

  #TGIF stop by and grab some $.50 wings and many more happy hour specials. Don’t forget we have US*99 in house tonight and live country band #letshavesomefun #thanksgoditsfriday #fridayspecials #happyhour #barspecials #livemusic #countrymusic #liveband #bourbonbar #craftbeer #drinkbourbon #spearschicago

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• Anynomous

  19 April 2019

  "Work, work all week long. Punching that clock from dusk till dawn. Counting the days till Friday night. That's when all the conditions are right For a good time. I need a good time" #AlanJackson #Goodtime

  Its #GoodFriday for US*99 and #livemusic from Gone Country. Party starts at 7PM live with #DrewWalker #livemusic #MillerliteFriday #US99

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• Anynomous

  10 April 2019

  Who else is EXCITED that it’s a #tacotuesday This grilled shrimp tacos with spicy chipotle sauce, papaya pineapple salsa and creamy Asian slaw are to die for. Hurry up $2 tacos are only 3-6pm at the bar area #tacotuesday #tacos #streettacos #shrimptacos #happyhour #barspecials #bourbonbar #spearschicago #craftbeer #localbar #neighborhoodbar

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• Anynomous

  04 April 2019

  Look what we just got in Calumet Farm 10 years and Calumet Farm Small Batch bourbon #calumetfarm #drinkbourbon #spearschicago #localbar #bourbonbar #10yearoldbourbon

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• Anynomous

  01 April 2019

  Stop by to watch some hoops and enjoy our all day $3 drafts and many more game day specials🏀🏀🏀 #marchmadness #basketball #collagebasketball #barspecials #sundayfunday #draftbeer #craftbeer #craftbeerlovers #localbar #bourbonbar #drinkbourbon #spearschicago

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