The Main Gate
East Sangamon Rd
Springfield, IL
Friendliness: 5
Kitsch Factor: 1
Neighborhood: 4
Two words- STAG BEER.
We were walking into the State Fair this year, when I spied a banner advertising Stag beer- The bar was located right outside the main gate of the fair, and was named "The Main Gate". An interesting name, I wonder where it came from? Anyway, I told Jeep that we would be stopping for a beer on the way out. She rolled her eyes, and reluctantly agreed.
After the short time at the Blagojevich love-a-thon, we retrieved our vehicle and convinced the gent guarding the parking lot at "The Main Gate" that we were going in for drinks, and hence, shouldn't have to pay the $5 parking fee. He agreed, and we entered the bar.
The bar cant really be considered a 'dive' bar, a recent remodeling showed clean walls and new equipment. But just the fact that it served "Stag Beer" is enough for a mention in this blog. After a few short minutes, I took a deep breath and ordered my very first Stag Beer. I couldn't believe they still made this stuff! The flavor was actually quite bold, hearkening back to the 70s before Lite beers polluted the American adult beverage scene.
So, Kudos to G Heileman brewing company for continuing this brand, and Huzzah! to "The Main Gate" for providing it!
