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Oct 29, 2011

Chicago craft beer events, November 1-3

Boulevard Saison Brett in town, chances to get a Canadian Breakfast Stout, even a Dark Lord

Oct 27, 2011

Halloween-free weekend events, October 28 to 31 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

NON-Halloween events include Greg Koch of Stone brewing, in town to promote his book. Reunion '11, 3 Floyds, 2 Brothers

Chicago Halloween 2011 events, Oct. 28 - 31 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Better late-ish than not! Halloween & beer at Cigars & Stripes, Haymarket (party on Sunday afternoon, Greg Koch Sunday night, & Steve Dahl Monday night), and Fountainhead for the family, many more for grownups.

Oct 23, 2011

Oct 19, 2011

Chicago craft beer weekend, October 21-23 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Oktoberfest just won't end. Beer fests as far as South Bend & Murphysboro, and Canadian Breakfast Stout in Rock Island!

Oct 16, 2011

Oct 13, 2011

Chicago craft beer calendat, October 14-16

Big Hurt beer is coming after all. Try some with Frank Thomas at Binny's South Loop Saturday. Or try some more fests and brunches around town.

Oct 9, 2011

Chicago Craft beer events, October 10-13 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Garret Oliver is in town to talk up a guide to beer, Bob Ostrander talks Indiana beer, and a VERY rare Old Rasputin cask,

Three Floyds' 15th Anniversary Party tickets on sale - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Tickets for Three Floyds' 15th Anniversary Party are on sale today. The party will be November 12, same day as the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged beers.

Oct 6, 2011

Dogfish Head-Pearl Jam collaboration beer

Dogfish Head-Pearl Jam collaboration beer

Chicago craft beer weekend, October 7-9

Fundraisers like Kegs for Kids, St. George Oktoberfest, and one for the Elgin Youth Scholarships. Have a beer for kids!

Oct 3, 2011

The Great American Beer Festival's area winners

Congratulations to 5 Rabbit, Two Brothers, Haymarket, Flossmoor Station, Emmett's, Three Floyds, and Piece. javascript:void(0)

Joe Formanek wins Sam Adam's Longshot homebrew contest - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Joe Formanek succeeds Rodney Kibzey as the Chicago area winner of the Sam Adams LongShot Homebrew contest.

Oct 2, 2011

Chicago craft beer events, October 3-6

Oktoberfest is over, just to make room for a slew of events with pumpkin beers! Plus a chance for Canadian Breakfast Stout.