If you’re into beer and you’ve ever visited Chicago, you’ve no doubt checked out Goose Island. Well, the original brewpub on North Clybourn northwest of downtown Chicago, is closing. the problem Chicago Business.com says is a lease renewal…

Goose Island Beer to close Clybourn brewpub

By: Andrew Schroedter April 14, 2008
(Crain’s) — Goose Island Beer Co. is looking for a new home for its Clybourn Corridor brewpub after negotiations with the landlord failed to bring about a new lease deal.

The brewer of Goose Island 312, India Pale Ale and other locally produced beers has been at 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. since 1988, but its lease for about 12,000 square feet expires at the end of the year.

“The lease came due and we couldn’t come to an agreement on a lease renewal,” says Charles Malk, president of Deerfield-based CRM Properties Group Ltd., which owns the Clybourn building. “It’s that simple.”
Goose Island’s Wrigleyville location, 3535 N. Clark St., will remain open. READ MORE…