A day of drifting calls for something special to start, so treat yourself to a nip and a nosh at Eris Brewery and Cider House (4240 W. Irving Park Road, 773-943-6200), one of the city’s newest brewers and the first place in Chicago to brew both beer and cider onsite. Eris is also owned and operated by women, a significant distinction in craft drinking. Guests can choose from the radiant, cavernous taproom or the charming outdoor patio, tucked in the back of the parking lot and punctuated with hops growing and hanging from the side of the building. The food menu features mostly lighter versions of bar fare, while the beer and cider offerings ($2.50-$9) are stellar. Try the blends, though. Eris mixes its liquids to create some unique and delicious blended beverages, like a combination of a hoppy Belgian wheat ale and a semi-sweet strawberry rhubarb cider. Sips like summer.