Smile Politely. Speak Directly. A Champaign-Urbana Culture Blog

Champaign-Urbana really is a beer enthusiast’s paradise. Though C-U lacks its own brewery, beer drinkers have virtually hundreds of quality beers to choose from at the local watering holes. Many of the area bars make a concerted effort to provide their customers with a worthy variety of North American craft and choice European beers on tap and in bottles. What’s even better is that a number of bars bring in new selections on a regular basis. In this monthly column, you can find out what’s new on tap and in bottle in the bars, taverns, lounges and saloons of C-U.