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.

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.

“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.

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.

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!

Chicago Craft Beer Events: Black Friday and Beyond! | The Beeronaut

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout goes on sale and on tap this weekend! Where to get your BCS fix!

Fischman Liquors Philippine Typhoon Relief Fundraiser - The Beeronaut

Fischman Liquors Philippine Typhoon Relief Fundraiser - The Beeronaut

Win a VIP Pass to the Goose Island BCS release at Binny's – Beeronaut

Black Friday sees the release of Goose island's special batches of Bourbon County Stout. Win a chance to cut in line for yours at Binny's.

Craft Beer Events with Surly, November 18-21 | The Beeronaut

The first tappings for Surly Brewing's return to Chicago! Find out where. Revolution beers, 5 Rabbit, and DryHop.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, November 15-17 | The Beeronaut

FoBAB is sold out, but more Craft Beer events before and during: Maine Beer comes to Chicago, Bourbon County Stout breakfast in Rock Island,

Veteran Beer tosses its pot into the Chicago ring | The Beeronaut

Veteran Beer, a new vet-owned label in Chicago, has a goal of hiring all veterans for its operation.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, November 11-14 - The Beeronaut

Events with Bell's, Summit & Great Lakes. Coast to Coast Toast, and bacon!

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, November 8-10 | The Beeronaut

Beer Hoptacular returns to Chicago, Two Brothers Revelry, fresh Pilsner Urquell, and more craft beer!

Chicago Craft Beer Events, November 7-10 | The Beeronaut

Half Acre celebrates one year of its taproom, a country club beer fest, sour beers and Bell's at the front.

Craft Beer Review: Homefront IPA | The Beeronaut

Left Hand is one of nine brewers making Homefront IPA, a collaboration beer and fundraiser for veterans.

Chicago Halloween Week Craft Beer Events - The Beeronaut

More pumpkin beers, including some tapped from pumpkins! Click on to find them!

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, October 25-27 | The Beeronaut

The weekend before Halloween brings out the spooky brews in Chicago, plus the Mash Tun Journal, covering the culture of craft beer.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, October 21-24 | The Beeronaut

Temperance pours new beers at Hopleaf, pumpkin beers tapped in pumpkins, more Chicago craft brewer events.

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, October 18-20 | The Beeronaut

The Chicago Beer Festival hits Union Station, more Oktoberfest and pumpkin pourings

Local Winners at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival | The Beeronaut

Local brewers bring home gold at this year's GABF. Another Chicago area Sam Adams LongShot win!

Chicago Craft Beer Events, October 14-17 | The Beeronaut

New Chicago brewer Une Année, Cleetus and his collaborations, Dogfish and the Dead, and hops from the Shedd,

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, October 11-13 | The Beeronaut

More Oktoberfest type events, harvest beers, and events featuring Chicago area craft brewers.

Baderbräu Oktoberfest: Chicago Craft Beer Review - The Beeronaut

Finally fixed the video link. I open a bottle of the new Baderbräu Oktoberfest beer, and shoot a video about it for your review.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, October 7-10 - The Beeronaut

Oktoberfest collides with Pumpkin beer and Harvest Ale season in Chicago. And some craft beer and cheese events!

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, October 4-6 | The Beeronaut

Oktoberfests, Pumpkin Beer tappings, Artsy beer events, and German pub crawls