Two Brothers Brewing Company was created by Jim and Jason Ebel in Warrenville, Illinois in 1996. This one means a lot to us as Xmas Pop-Up Bars also began as a small idea born right here in Warrenville, IL. The brothers developed an extreme passion for specialty beer while living in France and acted on their passion. Their mother was the catalyst saying, “You guys either need to open a brewery or shut up about beer because all you guys do is talk about beer and brewing and how much fun it would be. So, you’re young, go try it or stop talking about it.”
Also, Two Brothers is a coffee roasting business, distillery, and they have their own restaurant and taphouse. They roast over half a million pounds of beans a year and produce vodka, gin, rum, and bourbon.
Their Peppermint Bark Porter Beer is amazing. The beer is simply Christmas magic in a can! It’s available in early November through all of December and it comes in a 4 pack - 16oz Cans. The beer is deep brown in color with sweet flavors. The aftertaste of peppermint and chocolate will get you feeling the Xmas Spirit! It feels like indulging in dessert, yet it never weighs you down.
The silver, shimmering can immediately lets you know it’s the holiday season — from its festive font to the playful artwork. Candy canes frame the design while Santa, hoisting an axe and enjoying a beer, hints at the brew’s bold character. True to its roots, this porter pays homage to the classic 18th-century London style favored by hardworking dock porters, known for its deep, rich flavor.
Peppermint Bark Porter makes for an excellent holiday party gift or Christmas surprise — festive, unique, and perfect for the season. You can find it at Binny’s, various Illinois grocery stores, and directly at the Two Brothers Tap House located at 30W315 Calumet Ave W, Warrenville, IL. Xmas Pop-Up Bars loves Peppermint Bark Porter Beer!
Brant Buckley, the creator of Xmas Pop-Up Bars, is a songwriter, guitarist, author and Berklee College of Music graduate.
"We Love Da Bears" is Brant Buckley's newest original release — an energetic Chicago Bears anthem inspired by the excitement, tradition, and passion of Bears football. Blending driving blues-rock guitars, crowd chants, and a classic 12-bar blues foundation with backward blues-inspired riffs, the song was written to capture the electric atmosphere of game day. Recorded in 432 Hz and engineered by Mickey Cushing at Mystery Street Recording in Chicago, "We Love Da Bears" is designed for tailgates, watch parties, sports bars, and every Bears fan ready to cheer on the Monsters of the Midway.
Already generating enthusiastic feedback from listeners, many have described the song as a true Bears anthem. Brant's goal is to have "We Love Da Bears" become part of the Chicago football tradition, played everywhere from neighborhood tailgates to Soldier Field. The song is available on YouTube and all major streaming platforms. If you're interested in featuring the song, please contact Brant below.
In addition, Brant has over 17 years of experience teaching guitar to students aged 7-84. His lessons focus on real musical application, creativity, and personalized instruction. Specializing in Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, and Songwriting, Brant offers engaging online guitar lessons via Zoom for students at any skill level.
Brant is also the author of Chicago Blues History: Preserving The Past, a book dedicated to honoring the greatest Blues musicians. His work celebrates music, storytelling, and cultural heritage - the same passion that drives the creation of Xmas Pop-Up Bars.
If you'd like to connect about music, lessons, performances, or writing, Brant would love to hear from you.
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