The Week Ahead: Mardi Gras and Chicago craft beer, Feb. 20-23

Select Mardi Gras events, tappings with Dogfish head, Hopslam, Brewdog & 3Floyds.

This weekend: Chicago craft beer highlights, Feb. 17-19

Weekend Highlights: Strong and barrel-aged beers, Flossmoor Station & City Provisions releases.

Craft beer preview: Shiner Wild Hare Pale Ale

I have a preview of Shiner's first-ever Ale, Wild Hare Pale Ale.

3 Floyds sets Dark Lord Day 2012 for April 28

3 Floyds sets Dark Lord Day 2012 for April 28

Chicago Beer Festival coming March 31

The first Chicago Beer Festival is March 31 at Union Station. Get your tickets now!

The week ahead: Chicago craft beer Valentine events

Valentine's Day means romantic beer dinners, beer and chocolate pairing, or simply beer for lovers!

This weekend in Chicago craft beer, February 10-12 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Your Valentine weekend includes Delilah's Strong Vintage Beer fest and Bavarian Lodge's Belgian Fest.

Craft beer review: Two Brothers Reprieve Schwarzbier

I tasted a black German lager from Two Brothers of Warrenville, IL

The week ahead in Chicago craft beer, February 6-9

Founders All Day IPA makes its debut this week. Some cider tasting, a Stout Spectacular and some rare Belgians in town.

This weekend in Chicago craft beer, February 3-5 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Outside of the regular Big Game events are still a few goings-on this weekend.

Craft Beer Preview: Newcastle Founders' Ale - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

I got an advance sample of Newcastle's upcoming spring seasonal Bitter: Founders' Ale.