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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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Beeronaut Easter Weekend events

Beeronaut Easter Weekend events
Spring pairs beer with bikes, a rare beer event and Brew Springsteen for homebrewing... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
April 6, 2012 at 12:35 am
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Beeronaut weekend events, September 16 to 18

Beeronaut weekend events, September 16 to 18
The Cystic Fibrosis Festiv-Ale is this weekend, Alphabeer VI, Zwanze Day, Brewfest in Racine, plus ongoing Oktoberfest, and Girls' Pint Out steps out... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
September 15, 2011 at 12:17 am
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The Midwest Brewers Festival 2011

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Yes, I did get out to the Midwest Brewers Festival last Saturday in Plainfield. Missed a connection, and arrived after it was half way through, but, well, that’s my own fault. But I could see before I walked in that this little first-time event was being run much better than some beerfests that have been around for years. MWBF was co-organized by Steve Caton, principal at Limestone Brewing Co., and Dale Lewis owner of Finnegan’s Irish Pub, both in Plainfield. It took place along an empty stretch of DuPage River Shoreline that was a resort called Electric Park a century ago, and is organized as a fundraiser for The Plainfield Riverfront Foundation, to hopefully turn it into a popular attraction once more. Because of the location, there was just enough room to park VIP ticket holders and brewers unloading kegs for pouring. But the MWBF folks had it all covered, designating the nearest parking available; quite a hike compared to shuttle buses from several locations, including the Rt. 59 Metra station, making it possible for some to attend without even driving. Overall, some 3,000 to 4,000 people braved the devastatingly perfect weather to walk along the river and try beer from nearly 60 brewers. I heard one attendee came up the river and tied his canoe wherever he could get ashore. Indeed, we saw a flotilla of canoes and inner tubes drifting by with coolers in evidence, although they may just have been having their usual weekend drift... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
August 31, 2011 at 12:08 am
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Beeronaut's weekend events, August 26 to 28

Beeronaut's weekend events, August 26 to 28
Friday, August 26 GABF Pro-Am Tapping of Black Beaver Rock Bottom Orland Park, 16156 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park, IL (708) 226-0021 Our 2011 Great American Beer Festival Pro Am entry is Black Beaver, the Best of Show Winner at the Brewers of South Suburbia's Chicago Beer Cup, brewed by Dustin Kirk and Dennis Nee. This German style Schwarz Bier is a smooth dark lager with some roasted notes and a clean dry finish. Hopefully it will continue with its award winning form in Denver. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Bell's Sampling Evanston 1st Liquors, 1019 Davis St., Evanston, IL (847) 328-9651 Come sample some of the great Bell's beers. Chicago Bell's Rep, PJ Fischer, will be on hand to answer any questions that you may have. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Binny's Downers Grove, 2010 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL (630) 705-9463 Taste a variety of imported and domestic Oktoberfest beers specially selected for this tasting. Sample and stock up before it's too late! $5 with Binny's Card / $10 non-members. Call, or email downersgrove@binnys.com for more information. Saturday, August 27 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bike The Breweries Pub Crawl Brew Camp, 2039 W Belle Plaine, Chicago (773) 857-2400 Currently Sold Out. Check the web site for a waiting list. Join TeamPete and Brew Camp homebrew supply store for a bike and beer tour of Chicago. We'll start at Brew Camp with a lesson on beer: the ingredients, how it's made, and notes on tasting. Then we're off to Back of the Yards, where we'll tour The Plant, a vertical farm and the home of the New Chicago Brewing Company. Post-tour, we'll ride to Haymarket Pub and Brewery for lunch and beer, and conclude at a beer bar for a few more brews. Price: $20 Includes: The trip, the tours, and beer samples Does not include: Lunch and drinks Start Time: 10:00 a.m. End Time: 4:00 p.m. (feel free to leave early or stay late!) Distance: 20-25 miles, with several lengthy stops. Pace: Leisurely. Bike Experience: Must be comfortable riding in the city. Beer Experience: Must love it, or at least be willing to try it. Info and Paypal ticket link at brewcamp.com 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Midwest Brewers Festival Plainfield Riverfront Park, Plainfield, IL This is the inaugural year for the Midwest Brewers Festival. Over 60 brewpubs and microbreweries from the Midwest will descend upon the beautiful 80 acre Riverfront Park overlooking the Du Page River in Plainfield, Illinois to serve and enjoy great beer and great food with American Craft Beer lovers from all around the Midwest. Info at the above link, on Facebook, or see my article here... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
August 24, 2011 at 11:23 pm
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Beeronaut's Chicago weekend, July 15 to 17

Beeronaut's Chicago weekend, July 15 to 17
Catch some French beers for Bastille Day, and check out New Belgium's Tour de Fat... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
July 14, 2011 at 12:13 am
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Details on the Obama White House homebrewed beer

Details on the Obama White House homebrewed beer
The President and First Lady check out some pewter beer steins. I’m not sure, but it looks like the Marines behind them also have a glass in their hands. White House photo by Samantha Appleton. The craft beer and homebrewing communities got quite a surprise on Super Bowl Sunday. No, not Adrien Brody crooning in... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
March 2, 2011 at 1:51 pm
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