Interview with Director Joe Swanberg of "Drinking Buddies"

The new indie comedy "Drinking Buddies" uses the Chicago craft beer scene as a setting. I got to talk with director Joe Swanberg.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, July 26 – August 1 | The Beeronaut

IPA Day is August 1, Solemn Oath has a seafood boil and food trucks, Baderbrau has art, Tribes holds its first beer festival.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, July 19-25 | The Beeronaut

Naperville Ale Fest, more dinners and tapping, and South Loop debuts with a collab with Lake Effect!

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

Off Color Brewing makes its debut this week, Deschutes & Great Lakes celebrate 25 years, Atlas celebrates 1 year.

Goose Island Closing Clybourn Brewpub? Not so Fast! | The Beeronaut

Talks have broken down between Goose Island's Clybourn brewpub and the property's leaseholder. Should they move?

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, June 21-23 | The Beeronaut

Two Brothers Summer Fest (formerly Hop Juice Fest) is this weekend, plus many Solstice parties, Mad Hatter, and Founders Day!

Big Shoulders Debuts with Hopapalooza IPA | The Beeronaut

A chat with Rich Szydlo, whose Big Shoulders Beer Co., is new in Chicago with Hopapalooza IPA.

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

Off Color debuts, Berghoff relaunches, events with Stone, ShoreLine, Half Acre, Altas.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 14-16 | The Beeronaut

Solemn Oath tappings, Revolution tastings, and beer-centric Father's Day.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 10-13 | The Beeronaut

A Good Beer Hunting seminar, plus more import and local takeovers and beer pairings.

Craft Beer Preview: Shiner FM 966 Farmhouse Ale | The Beeronaut

Craft Beer Preview: Shiner FM 966 Farmhouse Ale

DryHop Brewers Opens with Growler Saturday, June 8 | The Beeronaut

DryHop Brewers in Chicago's East Lakeview opens with a Growlers Saturday June 8th, and begins full food service June 13.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 3 – 6 | The Beeronaut

Chicago Craft Beer Events this week, plus a look into the future.

The Beeronaut Annex: Chicago's Bartender Exchange

Untitled (111 West Kinzie, Chicago, 312-880-1511) has teamed up with Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon to host award-winning cocktail professionals from across the country along with Chicago’s celebrated mixologists to shake things up together behind the bar at Untitled’s illustrious Whiskey Library. 
Every second Tuesday of the month, join us as guest bartenders and Untitled's best create their own unique whiskey cocktail menus. Taste the best from across the country in one place, on one night.

When: Every second Tuesday of the month from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The next event takes place June 11.
PRICE: No admission fee.
RSVP: First come, first served...and we can guarantee you want to get served.

Ramping up to HQ Beercade’s Pinball Expansion | The Beeronaut

I visited the new Pinball arcade at Chicago's Headquarters Beercade. Cause ever since I was a young boy, I've played that silver ball… Oh, there's beer, too.

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, May 30-June 2 | The Beeronaut

Chicago Craft Beer Week is over, but the beer flows on, including a Kegs for Kindneys event, and Lagunitas dinner pairing.

The Beeronaut Annex: Jim Beam Blackhawks Cocktails

I'm starting a new category in my Beeronaut posts called the Annex. Here you'll find some stories and press releases that don't quite fit my beer-centric or local view, but that you may be interested in.
With the Blackhawks going for the do-or-die against the Red Wings tonight, I have an email from the Jim Beam folks suggesting some cocktails. Hey, I'm all for the distilled spirits. Just keep a good beer chaser on hand. Click the title to read on!

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights, Sat. May 25 - The Beeronaut

West Loop Craft Beer Fest, the Beerfly Alleyfight, CCBW is going out with a bang!

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlight, Friday, May 24 | The Beeronaut

Chicago Craft Beer Week heads into its last weekend with local and rare beers everywhere!

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights, Thursday, May 23 | The Beeronaut

High gravity beers, Big Sky, a gruit beer, and some VaVaVoom at Finch's.

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights for Wed., May 22 | The Beeronaut

CCBW rockets over Hump Day with more local brewers, some that aren't even open yet! And KBS.

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights, Tue., May 21 | The Beeronaut

Spotlight local brewers, and Bourbon County Cherry tappings.

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights, Sunday May 19 | The Beeronaut

Wrigley Rooftop parties, trolley crawls, plus BCS, KBS and 50/50 Eclipse in one place!

Chicago Craft Beer Week: May 17 Highlights & Extras | The Beeronaut

CCBW Friday has events with Begyle & 18th Street, Revolution, Solemn Oath, BCS and KBS!

Chicago Craft Beer Opening Day Highlights & Extras

Chicago Craft Beer week kicks off Thursday, May 16. Here are just a few of the opening day highlights!