Pubs across Chicago are loading in dozens of kegs of Guinness each in preparation for the city's St. Patrick's Day weekend festivites, kicking off Saturday with the river dyeing and downtown parade.
The dark beer has hundreds of years of history, but has found itself in the spotlight as younger drinkers gravitate toward the beer thanks to social media trends such as “splitting the G.”
Here are five spots where Guinness lovers — old and new — can find a pint in the city for St. Patrick's Day.