tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23141115758386481712024-03-13T22:32:51.320-05:00Mark McDermott's Beer PageIn my quest for new challenges, I became a homebrewer! I started with the local Brew on Premises, but when they closed down, I got myself everything I need at home to whip up a batch of beer. But even more fun than making beer is designing the label to stick on the bottle! Sure beats collecting stamps!
Okay, my homebrew labels have been pushed down the page by my writing about beer in Chicago. Give me more time to square this page away, and you'll see them again!Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.comBlogger589125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-72200109244076348092017-01-20T19:10:00.000-06:002017-01-20T19:10:06.605-06:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Beer Book Review: Brew Britannia: The Strange Rebirth of British beer.<br />
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Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-5622994597861772762016-03-20T00:37:00.001-05:002016-03-20T00:39:39.723-05:00Beer by the Grill: Lagunitas CitruSinensis Pale Ale | The Beeronaut<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-42875281526286081762014-11-25T23:43:00.001-06:002014-11-25T23:43:57.156-06:00Touring Goose Island’s Barrel-Aging Warehouse | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/11/a-tour-of-goose-islands-barrel-aging-warehouse/#image/1">The Beeronaut</a> got to visit Goose Island's Barrel Warehouse and get a sneak peek at the 2014 Bourbon County Stouts.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-62899095130902118702014-09-25T23:35:00.001-05:002014-09-25T23:35:05.484-05:00Chicago Beer Events, Sept. 26-28, Goose Island Wrigleyville Closing<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/09/chicago-craft-beer-events-sept-26-28-plus-goose-island-wrigleyville-closing/">Goose Island's Wrigleyville Brewpub Closes!</a> More Oktoberfest celebrations! Pollyanna Brewing Opens, One Trick Pony opens its taproom!Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-54411513380502274452014-08-28T23:26:00.001-05:002014-08-28T23:26:09.740-05:00Mark McDermott's Beer fan Page<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Beeronaut">Vice District Brewing opens</a>, a Chicago Fringe benefit, and Bridgeport Brews Fest.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-80862898939405153552014-08-05T00:26:00.001-05:002014-08-05T00:26:54.359-05:00Stone offers local collaboration as crowdfunding premium | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/08/stone-offers-local-collaboration-as-crowdfunding-premium/">Stone Brewing's IndieGogo fundraiser for its Berlin brewery offers a return of the Dayman collaboration with Two Brothers & Aleman of Chicago.</a>Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-45352162639839533952014-07-14T23:27:00.001-05:002014-07-14T23:27:42.973-05:00LeBron WHO? Todd Ashman Returns to Flossmoor Station | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/07/lebron-who-todd-ashman-returns-to-flossmoor-station/">After ten years away</a>, Ashman will be spearheading <a href="http://www.flossmoorstation.com/" target="_blank">Flossmoor Station's</a> future production brewery.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-29664486491963425822014-07-02T22:33:00.001-05:002014-07-02T22:33:55.772-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, July 4–6 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/07/chicago-craft-beer-events-july-4-6/">A light Chicago July 4 weekend still brings NOLAFest to Maple Tree, big pourings at Local Option, and craft beer breakfast at Crown.</a>Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-32268292992622576712014-06-29T01:03:00.001-05:002014-06-29T01:03:01.075-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Calendar, June 30–July 3 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/06/chicago-craft-beer-calendar-june-30-july-3/">Where to watch USA v Belgium</a> in Tuesday's World Cup match, plus Chicago Craft Beer dinners and comedy.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-19554183460559860902014-06-26T23:23:00.001-05:002014-06-26T23:23:47.094-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 27–29 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/06/chicago-craft-beer-events-june-27-29/">Mega Beer Fest at Toyota Park</a>, Werk Force & Devil's Trumpet breweries open, and a "Beermiscuous" bar.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-42504466457359624472014-06-22T23:20:00.001-05:002014-06-22T23:20:18.027-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 23-26 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/06/chicago-craft-beer-events-june-23-26/">Lagunitas Tap Room AND Smylie Brothers</a> open this week for sure! Beers at the Field and Notebaert museums! And a beer to go with Superdawgs!Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-65651922726732855842014-06-12T23:25:00.001-05:002014-06-12T23:25:05.700-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 13-15 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/06/chicago-craft-beer-events-june-13-15/">Cobra Lounge's All Rise Brewing previews</a>, Lombard Ale Fest, Rude Hippo fundsourcing, Chicago Father's Day options with Craft Beer.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-83889783535614950152014-06-04T23:46:00.001-05:002014-06-04T23:46:45.684-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 6–8 | The BeeronautFundraisers in Chicago this weekend offer Dark Lord, BCS, and Heady Topper. Plus movies about craft beer!Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-78385256879445023082014-06-01T21:42:00.001-05:002014-06-01T21:42:31.522-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 2-6 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/06/chicago-craft-beer-events-june-2-6/">Stone's brewmaster</a> comes to town, a 120-Minute IPA tapping, and battle of Hefeweizens.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-54400147615656354712014-05-28T22:54:00.001-05:002014-05-28T22:54:56.237-05:00Craft Beer Events, May 30-June 1, with Free Tickets! | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/craft-beer-events-may-30-june-1-with-free-tickets/">Free tickets to LagerJam!</a> Plus Solemn Oath Day, Maifest Chicago, Imperial Oak opens and Rude Hippo has a fundraiser.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-47407739988459736432014-05-24T02:30:00.001-05:002014-05-24T02:30:21.251-05:00Chicago Memorial Day and Weekday Craft Beer Events – May 25-29 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/chicago-memorial-day-and-weekday-craft-beer-events-may-25-29/">Your post CCBW</a> includes Memorial Weekend brunches, Delilah's sour beer fest, and KBS!Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-26373716167761189512014-05-23T00:18:00.001-05:002014-05-23T00:18:19.375-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights, Saturday May 24 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/chicago-craft-beer-week-highlights-saturday-may-24/">Chicago Craft Beer Week</a> winds up with more fests featuring more brewers than you've ever heard of!Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-59600378133836925092014-05-21T23:36:00.001-05:002014-05-21T23:36:01.602-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Week & Other Events for Friday, May 23 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/chicago-craft-beer-week-other-events-for-friday-may-23/">Chicago Craft Beer Week</a> starts to wrap up: Friday events with new locals and Bourbon County Stout!Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-71071848159782000712014-05-15T23:39:00.001-05:002014-05-15T23:39:13.915-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, May 16-18 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/chicago-craft-beer-weekend-may-16-18/">Hundreds of CCBW events</a>, Imperial Oak opens, and Crown Fest in Indiana. WHAT WILL YOU DO?Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-28640198215846602542014-05-13T23:50:00.001-05:002014-05-13T23:50:58.975-05:00Small Brewer Chicago Craft Beer Week Events | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/small-brewer-chicago-craft-beer-week-events/">My small brewer</a> focused Chicago Craft Beer Events, although I will always alert you to Bourbon County Stout pourings!javascript:void(0)Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-5587086241296573182014-05-10T23:40:00.001-05:002014-05-10T23:40:49.692-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, May 12-15 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/chicago-craft-beer-events-may-12-15/">Beer Dinners,</a> plus pre-and opening Chicago Craft Beer Week festivities.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-52377594621185889912014-05-08T23:46:00.001-05:002014-05-08T23:46:12.971-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, May 9-11 | The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/chicago-craft-beer-events-may-9-11/">American Beer Classic at Soldier Field, a Zombie Pub Crawl.</a>Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-47446677727669368882014-05-06T23:26:00.001-05:002014-05-06T23:26:22.719-05:00Changes in Chicago's Craft Beer Scene - The Beeronaut<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/latest-changes-in-chicagos-beer-scene/">51st Ward Brewing spins off from Urban Legend</a>, name change for Strange pelican, Rude Hippo is new on the scene.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-35170983469115289262014-05-05T22:35:00.001-05:002014-05-05T22:35:07.986-05:00Ticket Giveaway for the Lagunitas Beer Circus Chicago, May 17-18<a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/the-beeronaut/2014/05/lagunitas-beer-circus-is-may-17-18-ive-got-two/">Lagunitas Beer debuts in Chicago</a> with its Beer Circus, May 17 - 18. Free tickets.Mark McDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01751257142856749241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314111575838648171.post-53524805196027274662014-05-03T23:51:00.001-05:002014-05-03T23:52:52.593-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Events, May 5-8 | The Beeronaut<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Get tickets for Great Taste of the Midwest. Iron Maiden Trooper beer, and DryHop Lincoln Park Zoo collaboration!</div>
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