Ben Ustick
@benustick.bsky.social
Cat stuff Off Color Brewing. Married into Superdawg. Rhode Islander in Chicago. Craziest cat lady. Badger. Sommelier. But for cheese curds. *purrsonal opinions*
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Maurie and Flaurie stand ready to fuck up ICE.
September 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Maurie and Flaurie stand ready to fuck up ICE.
Easing my way out of dry January with a 2.9% Jester King collaboration table beer. This is the way.
February 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Easing my way out of dry January with a 2.9% Jester King collaboration table beer. This is the way.
Day 23 of dry January. Definitely digging the NA options from Go Brewing.
January 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Day 23 of dry January. Definitely digging the NA options from Go Brewing.
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Keepin’ it simple for 2025 with a fleece crewneck for those of you inspired to hit the gym as part of your New Year’s resolutions or those who just want to support our brewery during Dry January. Off Color Athletic Department is now a thing. Gray or blue.
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch/athlet...
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch/athlet...
Off Color Athletic Department Crewneck — Off Color Brewing
Crewneck sweatshirt featuring Off Color Athletic Department weightlifting mouse on the front.
www.offcolorbrewing.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Keepin’ it simple for 2025 with a fleece crewneck for those of you inspired to hit the gym as part of your New Year’s resolutions or those who just want to support our brewery during Dry January. Off Color Athletic Department is now a thing. Gray or blue.
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch/athlet...
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch/athlet...
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Getting ready for Keep the Glass Night. Starts at 5pm tonight at Mousetrap.
December 9, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Getting ready for Keep the Glass Night. Starts at 5pm tonight at Mousetrap.
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Nitro Scurry cans release tomorrow at noon.
Does it use a widget? No.
How do I achieve cascade effect? A hard pour.
Will the beer taste the same without a hard pour? No.
Can I drink straight from the can? No. Hard pour into glass for best taste.
Please refer to screenshot.
Does it use a widget? No.
How do I achieve cascade effect? A hard pour.
Will the beer taste the same without a hard pour? No.
Can I drink straight from the can? No. Hard pour into glass for best taste.
Please refer to screenshot.
December 5, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Nitro Scurry cans release tomorrow at noon.
Does it use a widget? No.
How do I achieve cascade effect? A hard pour.
Will the beer taste the same without a hard pour? No.
Can I drink straight from the can? No. Hard pour into glass for best taste.
Please refer to screenshot.
Does it use a widget? No.
How do I achieve cascade effect? A hard pour.
Will the beer taste the same without a hard pour? No.
Can I drink straight from the can? No. Hard pour into glass for best taste.
Please refer to screenshot.
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You may be asking yourself, why is that can upside down? Well. It was an artistic choice to draw attention to the fact that there is something very different about this seemingly normal can. And now that we’re talking about this special, upside down can, we can get to the point.
December 6, 2024 at 9:37 PM
You may be asking yourself, why is that can upside down? Well. It was an artistic choice to draw attention to the fact that there is something very different about this seemingly normal can. And now that we’re talking about this special, upside down can, we can get to the point.
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Hats for sale! Jackets for sale! We’re getting into the online sales today too! Use code CYBERMONDAY for 20% off all online merch orders for the next 24 hours.
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch #chicagobeer #offcolorbrewing
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch #chicagobeer #offcolorbrewing
December 2, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Hats for sale! Jackets for sale! We’re getting into the online sales today too! Use code CYBERMONDAY for 20% off all online merch orders for the next 24 hours.
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch #chicagobeer #offcolorbrewing
www.offcolorbrewing.com/merch #chicagobeer #offcolorbrewing
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Mousetrap Holiday Hours:
Wednesday, November 27th: Noon until 10pm
Thursday, November 28th: CLOSED
Friday, November 29th: Noon until Midnight
Wednesday, November 27th: Noon until 10pm
Thursday, November 28th: CLOSED
Friday, November 29th: Noon until Midnight
November 26, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Mousetrap Holiday Hours:
Wednesday, November 27th: Noon until 10pm
Thursday, November 28th: CLOSED
Friday, November 29th: Noon until Midnight
Wednesday, November 27th: Noon until 10pm
Thursday, November 28th: CLOSED
Friday, November 29th: Noon until Midnight
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Mark your calendars for our next keep the glass night!! Coming up Monday, December 9th from 5-10pm at Mousetrap, for just $13, you’ll get this imported tübinger filled with either Ten Crowns Czech Dark Lager or Tooth & Claw Czech Style Pilsner. Limit of 1 glass per customer. Refills are $5.
November 26, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Mark your calendars for our next keep the glass night!! Coming up Monday, December 9th from 5-10pm at Mousetrap, for just $13, you’ll get this imported tübinger filled with either Ten Crowns Czech Dark Lager or Tooth & Claw Czech Style Pilsner. Limit of 1 glass per customer. Refills are $5.
Yes. I tried the fancy strawberries. And they were amazing. Price is steep though.
November 24, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Yes. I tried the fancy strawberries. And they were amazing. Price is steep though.
I like the Fuck the Police one best.
In honor of Mousetrap’s Seventh Year Anniversary coming up Saturday, here’s a picture of seven years of stickers on our walk-in cooler.
Lot of history on this door.
Lot of history on this door.
November 22, 2024 at 12:12 AM
I like the Fuck the Police one best.
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Big weekend at Mousetrap!
The fun starts tomorrow, Friday November 22nd, when Mousetrap opens at noon for a quadruple beer release.
Barrel Aged Dino S’mores, Pomegranate Fox, Funky Beer for Tacos, & Fruitcake Beer for Dealing with Family will all be on draft & available to-go.
The fun starts tomorrow, Friday November 22nd, when Mousetrap opens at noon for a quadruple beer release.
Barrel Aged Dino S’mores, Pomegranate Fox, Funky Beer for Tacos, & Fruitcake Beer for Dealing with Family will all be on draft & available to-go.
November 21, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Big weekend at Mousetrap!
The fun starts tomorrow, Friday November 22nd, when Mousetrap opens at noon for a quadruple beer release.
Barrel Aged Dino S’mores, Pomegranate Fox, Funky Beer for Tacos, & Fruitcake Beer for Dealing with Family will all be on draft & available to-go.
The fun starts tomorrow, Friday November 22nd, when Mousetrap opens at noon for a quadruple beer release.
Barrel Aged Dino S’mores, Pomegranate Fox, Funky Beer for Tacos, & Fruitcake Beer for Dealing with Family will all be on draft & available to-go.
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Funky Beer for Tacos labels arrived just in time for a FOBAB weekend release. Phew.
November 20, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Funky Beer for Tacos labels arrived just in time for a FOBAB weekend release. Phew.
Successful fifth @offcolorbrewing.bsky.social book club. Next meeting is in January. The Great Believers.
November 20, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Successful fifth @offcolorbrewing.bsky.social book club. Next meeting is in January. The Great Believers.
What are your favorite holiday movies? Bonus points for obvious choices (Home Alone) or under the radar holiday gems (Home Alone 2). Just messing around. My under the radar holiday classic is Go.
November 16, 2024 at 12:31 AM
What are your favorite holiday movies? Bonus points for obvious choices (Home Alone) or under the radar holiday gems (Home Alone 2). Just messing around. My under the radar holiday classic is Go.
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While we officially recognized Mousetrap’s opening anniversary a couple of weeks ago, every year we officially celebrate on FOBAB Saturday. Please join us Saturday, November 23rd from Noon until Midnight to celebrate 7 YEARS of Mousetrap with a day of special tappings.
November 15, 2024 at 8:05 PM
While we officially recognized Mousetrap’s opening anniversary a couple of weeks ago, every year we officially celebrate on FOBAB Saturday. Please join us Saturday, November 23rd from Noon until Midnight to celebrate 7 YEARS of Mousetrap with a day of special tappings.
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This year the in-laws are invited to the holidays….
New Beer for Dealing with Your Family Coming Soon…
New Beer for Dealing with Your Family Coming Soon…
November 14, 2024 at 8:09 PM
This year the in-laws are invited to the holidays….
New Beer for Dealing with Your Family Coming Soon…
New Beer for Dealing with Your Family Coming Soon…
First bluesky train beer.
November 15, 2024 at 12:45 AM
First bluesky train beer.
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What a pair! Maurie and Flaurie are back, looking clean and ready to hit the town, after their first visit to the Super Spa in a couple two tree decades! Welcome home! The Milwaukee and Devon skyline has missed you!
November 14, 2024 at 9:50 PM
What a pair! Maurie and Flaurie are back, looking clean and ready to hit the town, after their first visit to the Super Spa in a couple two tree decades! Welcome home! The Milwaukee and Devon skyline has missed you!
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Exclusive Bluesky early announcement. New beer coming FOBAB weekend (11/22-11/23), Funky Beer for Tacos.
November 14, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Exclusive Bluesky early announcement. New beer coming FOBAB weekend (11/22-11/23), Funky Beer for Tacos.