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Mar 2, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, March 3–6, and Mardi Gras | The Beeronaut

Mardi Gras of course, Anchor IPA debuts in Chicago, Temperance has a takeover, Graylake Beer Fest Tickets on sale, plus Craft Beer & Comedy.

Feb 27, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 28–March 2 | The Beeronaut

Windy City BrewHAHA, Chicago collaboration tappings, Mardi Gras craft beer events, and ticketing for the Kentucky Breakfast Stout release.

Feb 26, 2014

Dates Set for Dark Lord Day & Chicago Craft Beer Week | The Beeronaut

Dark Lord Day is set for April 26 at Three Floyds Brewing. Tickets go on sale March 17. Chicago Craft Beer Week 2014 will be May 15-25, all over town.

Feb 22, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 24-27 | The Beeronaut

Chicago Craft Beer events with BuckleDown, Bourbon County Stout, Hopslam, Rock Bottom's Fire Chief, some Beer Education courses

Feb 20, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 21-23 | The Beeronaut

Big craft beer events include the Naperville Winter Ale Fest, 3 Floyds & Friends, SOLIDARITY with Dark Beers, 2 Brothers BA Imperial Stout.

Feb 15, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 17-20 | The Beeronaut

3 Floyds collaborations, Bourbon County Stout and Hopslam, and a sour beer fest among Chicago's craft beer events.

Feb 12, 2014

Valentine Weekend Craft Beer Events in Chicago | The Beeronaut

Valentine's Day rundown of romantic craft beer events, plus Delilah's Vintage Strong Beer Fest and Rock Bottom's Polar Beer.

Feb 5, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, Feb 7-9 | The Beeronaut

Cider Summit hits Chicago the same weekend as the Winter Games. Coincidence? Um… yeah. And more craft beers like Hopslam!

Feb 1, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, February 3-6 | The Beeronaut

Ciders all 'round in preparation for Saturday's Cider Summit. And Wisconsin's Ale Asylum craft beer hits Chicago taps!

Jan 30, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Super Bowl Weekend Events | The Beeronaut

For watching or ignoring the Super Bowl Sunday, we've got you covered for the best to get Chicago beer that won't be advertised on TV!

Jan 26, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, January 27-30 | The Beeronaut

Beer Hunter Michael Jackson's documentary's Chicago debut. Hopslam and Bourbon County Stout & sour craft beer events, & "It Might Get Dark."

Jan 23, 2014

Baderbräu Releases Red Velvet Bock | The Beeronaut

Baderbrau Brewing Company releases its second seasonal, a Bock beer called Red Velvet Hoppy Bock.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, January 26-28 | The Beeronaut

Not a lot of Chicago Craft Beer specials for the Pro Bowl, but a Canned Beer Festival, Winter Brew, Ice Cream Pairing, and, oh yes, Hopslam!

Jan 19, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, January 20-23 | The Beeronaut

Surly Darkness, Bell's Hopslam, and of course Bourbon County Stout are pouring this week around Chicago, while Indiana celebrates more Dogfish Head.

Jan 16, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, January 17-19 | The Beeronaut

Big craft beer events: Riverview's Festibarrel, Local Option madness, Stout takeovers. New brewer debuts for Chicago, & Hopslam marches on!

Jan 12, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, January 13-16 | The Beeronaut

A week with craft beers like Hopslam, Bourbon County Stout, Yeti, and other big dark ales in Chicago!

Jan 9, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, January 10-12 | The Beeronaut

Artists n Ales, Chicago Craft Beer tappings with BCS and DFH WWS!

Jan 5, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Events, January 6-9 | The Beeronaut

A Dogfish Head beer event including World Wide Stout, and a New Zealand craft brewer comes to Chicago.

Jan 2, 2014

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, January 3-5 | The Beeronaut

Temps are low, beer events are few in Chicago this weekend. It's the dark before the light.

2014 Chicago Craft Beer Event Preview, Part 1 - The Beeronaut

The first of three previews for Craft Beer festivals in Chicago. Included Dark Lord Day, Kentucky Breakfast Stout, and Day of the Living Ales.

Dec 26, 2013

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.