Local Brewery Urban Legend Adds New Chapter to Wirtz Beverage's Craft Beer Portfolio

Jul. 13, 2015

Wirtz Beverage Illinois is pleased to announce the newest partner in its growing craft beer portfolio in Heartland: Urban Legend Brewing Company.

"Urban Legend is exactly the type of local brewery we were looking to partner with," said WBI Craft Beer Sales Director Amy Abraham. "The brewery already has admirers in the city of Chicago and we’re excited to help them grow that following throughout the state of Illinois."

"The Urban Legend Brewing Company team is thrilled to join the Wirtz Beverage Craft Beer portfolio in the Illinois Heartland," said Jason Hancock, President Urban Legend Brewing Company. "As a well-respected distributor throughout Illinois, and many other areas of North America, we are confident in Wirtz’s ability to represent the Urban Legend product and facilitate the continued growth of our brand in Illinois."

"We wanted a partner that we could easily grow with as we continue our expansion, and Wirtz more than fits the bill," added Dan Rosenberg, Urban Legend's Brewer and Operations Manager.

Based in Westmont, Ill., Urban Legend first opened its doors in 2014. The brewery prides itself on crafting approachable ales with an eye toward classic American and British styles. From juicy Pale Ales and piney Black IPAs, to balanced Ambers and decadent Stouts, Urban Legend’s portfolio has something for every customer.

Urban Legend believes the stories behind their beers are just as important as the beer itself. This dedication to storytelling is evident on each and every one of Urban Legend’s bottles. A quick look at the side of the beautifully illustrated labels reveals the legend that gives the beer its name. Whether it is Catherine the Great’s cunning rule or the Greek tragedy of Scylla, each beer’s name, art and story is carefully thought out and complements the liquid inside.

WBI will begin distribution exclusively to Heartland starting August 2015. Both draft and 22 oz. bottles will be available. Read on to learn more about Urban Legend’s storied portfolio of beers.

Catherine The Great
Style: Imperial IPA ABV: 8.1% IBUs: 74

A golden colored medium body Imperial IPA that starts off with a massive grapefruit nose and continues with smooth malt backbone and a big punch of citrus and grapefruit zest.

Cooper’s Parachute
Style: IPA   ABV: 7.0%    IBUs: 70 

A medium-bodied West Coast IPA. This one is all about the Pacific Northwest hops. Cooper’s Parachute starts off with a big nose of citrus that carries through to the front of the palate, yet finishes clean and  dry.

Hasen Fuss
Style: Cream Ale ABV: 5.1% IBUs: 16

Light-bodied, full-flavored Cream Ale with a crisp twist of Czech and German hops.  Great floral nose with a pilsner-like mouth-feel and a dry finish.

Scylla’s Grasp 
Style: Pale Ale ABV: 5.2% IBUs: 45

A light-bodied, full-flavored American Pale Ale designed to perfectly highlight the Mosaic hops. From floral, to citrus, to earthy, this is an incredibly approachable Pale Ale.