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Recent Chicago brewer news

Recent Chicago brewer news
A roundup of new brewer news from Lagunitas, 5 Rabbit, Big Chicago and Limestone... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
Monday at 11:24 pm
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Chicago Creaft Beer Week highlights, Sunday May 27

Chicago Creaft Beer Week highlights, Sunday May 27
Finally, time to put this ten-day frolic away for another year. If I had stayed up late going to more of these events rather than writing about them, I'd be… well, a lot more tired.

Sunday, May 27

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Half Acre Beer Brunch SmallBar Division, 2049 W Division St, Chicago Close out Chicago Craft Beer Week in style with a Beer Bruch featuring one of Chicago's best breweries, Half Acre. Chef'll have four brunch specials paired with four great Half Acre beers. The brunch won't be coursed so you can mix and match and have fun with the menu. This event was one of our favorites during CCBW 2011. It did fill up so reservations are encouraged via our web site or via email on smallbar.chicago@gmail.com Featured beers: Meatwave, Chocolate Camaro, Ginger Twin, Baume. MENU available at the Facebook Event page. 2:00 - 9:30 p.m. Craft Crawl Roscoe to Lincoln Start at the Village Tap, 2055 W. Roscoe, Chicago This week felt like 10 days, so finish it off with a nice stroll through Roscoe Village and Lakeview. Start at Village Tap at 2:00, Four Moon at 3:30, Fizz at 5:00, Northdown Tap at 6:30, and end up at The Green Lady at 8:00. $15 per person registration. All proceeds go to Lakeview Pantry Food Bank. Sign up at any participating venue... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 26, 2012 at 1:25 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Festival Highlights, Saturday May 26

Chicago Craft Beer Festival Highlights, Saturday May 26
CCBW wrapping up with an "East/West/No Coast" matchup, Mayfest in Indiana, more rare beers and tap takeovers... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 25, 2012 at 12:19 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Week highlights, Friday, May 25

Chicago Craft Beer Week highlights, Friday, May 25
Revolution's Tap Room opening is sold out, but there's plenty to go around at CCBW. Tappings with Smuttynose, Clown Shoes. Sixpoint, Solemn Oath. Baderbrau & 2 Bros, and a homebrewers dinner pairing... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 23, 2012 at 10:21 pm
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Chicago Craft Beer Week highlights, Thursday May 23

Chicago Craft Beer Week highlights, Thursday May 23
Remember my watchword: "Tastings" usually involve free samples of beer. Oh, and have I mentioned that Baderbräu is back? See the rest at my ChiTownonTap Calendar or at Chicago Craft Beer Week's schedule. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Baderbräu Returns! Launch Party Binnys South Loop, 1132 S Jefferson St, Chicago On the 10-year anniversary of its disappearance, Baderbräu Chicago Pilsener, Chicago’s landmark “first craft beer,” returns with its original recipe in time for CCBW. The team responsible for Baderbräu’s return, Baderbrau Brewing Company, has spent a two-year journey tracking down the original master brewer Douglas Babcock, rediscovering the original recipe and proprietary yeast strain, and working with brewing partner Argus Brewery to perfect the flavor–all to save this historic Chicago beer from being lost. Be there to experience the return of this landmark Chicago Pilsener at one of the four launch parties this week. Upcoming: Stocks & Blondes, and Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar, Friday. And Hackney’s Printers Row on Saturday... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 23, 2012 at 9:20 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Week highlight for Wednesday, May 23

Chicago Craft Beer Week highlight for Wednesday, May 23
Such a marathon event to keep up with. Remember, this is only skimming the surface. For more events, try the CCBW calendar, or my full calendar at Chitownontap.com Rare Beers: 5:00 p.m. Big Sky Night at Monk's Pub Monk's Pub, 205 W. Lake St., Chicago (312) 357-6665 Monk’s Pub is proud to feature Big Sky Brewing Company during CCBW! Beers to be served on tap tonight include some rarities highlighted by the Onion's AV Club: Big Sky IPA in a Firkin, plus Five Valley Wheat Wine, and All Souls Belgo American Dark Tripel. Also tapping Moose Drool and Double IPA. 7:00 p.m. • Delicious Sixpoint beer Tasting at The Owl The Owl, 2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA Come on out to The Owl to get down on some Chicago Craft Beer Week action! We’ll be Pouring Sixpoint’s Bengali Tiger, Occupation Ale (Red ale), along with Cans of Crisp and Resin. Also featuring Harbinger Saison, recommended by the Onion's AV Club. $4 pours of the Bengali Tiger all during the week and a half long event.
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By Mark McDermott,
May 22, 2012 at 12:17 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Week highlights, Tuesday May 22

Chicago Craft Beer Week highlights, Tuesday May 22
The guys from Big Sky stop by, a Downstate Illinois beer fest, local casks and Belgian styles at Tuesday's CCBW events... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 21, 2012 at 1:09 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights for Monday, May 21

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights for Monday, May 21
Brewer meet & greets, a trolley tour, rare collaborations and Dryhop's debut at CCBW on Monday, May 21... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 20, 2012 at 12:51 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Fest highlights, Sunday May 20

Chicago Craft Beer Fest highlights, Sunday May 20
Sunday's CCBW: Mini Golf at Goose Island, Metropolitan Firkins, and a Tribute to Macho Man... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 19, 2012 at 12:55 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Week - Half Acre Beer Co.

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Half Acre president, Gabriel Magliaro, talks about what it means to be a "neighborhood" brewer... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
May 18, 2012 at 11:15 pm
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