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Archive for December 2011

Beer-Centric New Year's Eve, Part 2

Part 2 of our summary of best beer places for your New Year's Eve party... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 29, 2011 at 9:58 pm
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New Year's Eve Beer-Centric parties, part 1

Just part one of my last minute list of beer-centric NYE parties... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 29, 2011 at 12:21 am
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Beeronaut's Chicago Events: December 26 to 30

Beeronaut's Chicago Events: December 26 to 30
Two rare import taps at Bavarian Lodge, plus Firestone Walker to help prepare for the New Year... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 25, 2011 at 10:35 pm
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Giveaway: Newcastle Winter IPA Merchandise

Giveaway: Newcastle Winter IPA Merchandise
Trying a new Winter beer, Newcastle Winter IPA. A chance for you to win some Newcastle merchandise... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 23, 2011 at 2:01 pm
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Beer Nog: The New Christmas Drink

Friends, I believe we have a winner for best new holiday glug. California based food writer Randy Clemens has fooled around with a recipe for Beer Nog, using a strong dark beer, and proclaimed it tasty. Check the link in the title above and see what you think!
By Mark McDermott,
December 23, 2011 at 12:38 am
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Beeronaut Christmas weekend events

Beeronaut Christmas weekend events
Christmas time is here, bringing joy and cheer, leading wise men to ask the question, where can I watch the Bulls season opener game tonight and drink a beer without "Light" in its name... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 21, 2011 at 10:59 pm
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Beeronaut Chicago events, December 19 to 22

Beeronaut Chicago events, December 19 to 22
More Christmas beer and Dark beers and tap everywhere... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 18, 2011 at 12:33 am
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Beeronaut Chicago weekend, December 16 to 18

Beeronaut Chicago weekend, December 16 to 18
Christmas draws near, as does Half Acre's Big Hugs Imperial Stout for 2011... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 15, 2011 at 12:04 am
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5 Rabbit Brewmaster on changing their contract brewing partner

5 Rabbit Brewmaster on changing their contract brewing partner
What does it mean when 5 Rabbit Brewing shifts its contract brewing from Chicago to Wisconsin? They can't keep up with demand... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 14, 2011 at 12:27 am
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Beeronaut Chicago craft beer events, December 12 to 15

Beeronaut Chicago craft beer events, December 12 to 15
Okay, I didn't really think think we'd be into our second month of "rare" Surly Darkness tappings. But there's one here that also includes the wanted Canadian Breakfast Stout. Monday, December 12 Flossmoor Station 12 beers of Christmas Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor, IL (708) 957-BREW Every day we'll be tapping at 5:00 p.m. a "one-off" beer to celebrate the days prior to our favorite holiday. A the releases with an (*) beside them are actual new releases, and will be available after that day. The tappings will be held at the bar and Mug Clubbers will receive their first pint free.
  • Dec. 12 Coffee Stout
  • Dec. 13 Spoonless Winter Warmer*
  • Dec. 14 Belgian Abbey Ale*
  • Dec. 15 Ginger Red Ale
  • Dec. 16 Wassail Wheat
  • Dec. 17 Spruce Red Ale
  • Dec. 18 Chocolate Vanilla Porter
  • Dec. 19 Blueberry Kellehers
  • Dec. 20 Cardamom Raspberry
  • Dec. 21 Anise Stout
  • Dec. 22 Juniper Pale Ale
  • Dec. 23 Apricot IPA
And then to celebrate the Ebenezer in all of us, we're releasing a "13th" day of Christmas Ale which will be the Barrel Aged Beelzebeer! It'll be available on the 26th of December... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 10, 2011 at 10:34 pm
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