Chicago craft beer events, November 1-3

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

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.

Chicago craft beer events, October 24-27 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Two Brothers Hoodwink debuts, a Wet hop ale festival, Halloween events start up.

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!

Chicago craft beer calendar, October 17-20 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Still some Oktoberfest events, another chance at some Canadian Breakfast Stout

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Chicago craft beer events, Sept. 30 - Oct. 2

Founder's Canadian Breakfast Stout goes on sale Saturday! Plus more Oktoberfest celebrations!

Chicago craft beer events, September 26-29 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Stone Brewing goes whole hog, international food and rare beers, and Oktoberfests go on.

Chicago craft beer weekend, September 23-25 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

More Oktoberfests from Valpo to Plano! Nights with dark beers and New Hollands.

Chicago craft beer calendar, September 19-22

Ancient Ales from Dogfish Head, a charter school fundraiser, local collaborations, and oh yes, Oktoberfests!

Chicago craft beer weekend, September 16-18 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

The Cystic Fibrosis Festiv-Ale is this weekend, Alphabeer VI, Zwanze Day, Brewfest in Racine, plus ongoing Oktoberfest, and Girls' Pint Out steps out.

A taste of Mexico's Bohemia Clásica beer

I get to sample some Bohemia Mexican lager as part of its push into the U.S. market.

Chicago craft beer events, September 12-15 - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

More Oktoberfests in town. An Oysterfest, and Smuttynose pairings too.

Chicago craft beer events, September 9-11

100 beers at Chuck's Fest, Bridgeview; German-American Fest kicks off Oktoberfest season; Rockford hosts Screw City Fest

Chicago craft beer calendar, September 5-8

Beer tasting to benefit Swedish Covenant, 5 Rabbit and Brooklyn Brewing events, beer schools and brewery tours.

First Midwest Brewers Festival in Plainfield goes over big!

All I can say is: I was there. Didn't get a full perspective, but enjoyed many good beers.

Chicago Labor Day weekend craft beer events - Chicago craft beer | Examiner.com

Not all's quiet during Labor Day Weekend: Trappist pairings at SmallBar, Maria's celebrates its birthday, and Goose Island pops a Farmer's Market beer.