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Feb 28, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, March 1 – 3

Day of the Living Ales is sold out, but not Windy City Brewhaha (yet). Also, word on Schaumburg's Ballpark Beerfest, Off Color Brewing's Debut, and more once-only tappings.

Feb 26, 2013

New Chicago Announces New Home & Name – Ale Syndicate - The Beeronaut

New Chicago Brewing Co. has announced the location for its new brewery, and a new name: Ale Syndicate. Arcade Brewing will be making beer there with them!

Feb 24, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events: February 25-28

Stouts and Barley Wines pouring, Solemn Oath & Allagash team up, Sun King debuts in NW Indiana.

Feb 20, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend Events: February 22-24

Solidarity! celebrates beer's Dark Side, two chances for New Holland beers and spirits, Banana Bread beer, and Sour beer on tap.

Feb 19, 2013

Baconfest Chicago Tickets on Sale Wednesday

Will there be beer at an event called Baconfest Chicago? You bet your backfat! Tickets on sale Wednesday, February 20 for this April 20 event.

Feb 17, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 18-21 | The Beeronaut

Barrel-Aged beer tappings, beer dinners with Goose, Bell's, Oskar Blues & Deschutes, and a tasting seminar.

Feb 14, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, Feb. 15 – 17

Delilah's Vintage Beer Fest, Maria's strong & hoppy beer pourings, two chili cookoffs, and more!

Feb 10, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 11 – 13 | The Beeronaut

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 11 – 13Mardi Gras time: Beer dinners, French brewers and their beers, & stout pourings.

Chicago Beer and Valentine’s Events for Feb. 14 | The Beeronaut

A roundup of Chicago area craft events, dinners and tappings for Valentine's Day.

Feb 3, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 4 - 7

Mardi Gras, Beer dinners, and an announcement about Dark Lord Day!