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Dec 26, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, December 27 – January 2 | The Beeronaut

Only a few craft beer events in Chicago for days that are not New Year's Eve.

Dec 22, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, December 23-26 | The Beeronaut

Just a few craft beer tappings for this holiday week, and my wish to you for a Merry Christmas and Happy 2014!

Dec 19, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, December 20-22 | The Beeronaut

Living Social Craft Beer Fest, and many places for Bourbon County Stout, Big Hugs, and Surly Darkness in & away from Chicago.

Dec 18, 2013

Craft Beer pioneer New Albion Ale revived | The Beeronaut

New Albion Ale, America's first craft beer from the 1970's, was recently revived by Sam Adams. Here's a review.

Dec 15, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Calendar, December 16-19 | The Beeronaut

Bourbon County Stout events in Chicago and Qswego, a new line of craft beers from 5 Rabbit, more 12 beers of Christmas.

Dec 12, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, December 13-15 | The Beeronaut

More Bourbon County Stout pours, Big Hugs is unleashed in Chicago, indoor craft beer fest in Oak Forest.

Dec 10, 2013

“Dear Ab-Beer:” Advice to the Beer Lover | The Beeronaut

“Dear Ab-Beer:” The Beeronaut offers advice and answers questions from lovers of craft beer. Today, who to plan around a craft beer festival.

Dec 8, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, December 9-12 - The Beeronaut

Anniversary of Stone Vertical Epic. Bell's Black Note and Small Town's Root Beer appear. And Founders Backstage beers in Rock Island.

Dec 6, 2013

Chicago Craft Beer Events, December 6-8 | The Beeronaut

A Bourbon County Stout Vertical, Delilah's Winter beer fest, and many "12 Beers of Christmas" promotions in the Chicago Craft Beer world. And BuckleDown Brewing opens in the near Southwest burbs!