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"F*** Your Hair"; 5 Rabbit vs. Trump Documentary, Opens

"F*** Your Hair"; 5 Rabbit vs. Trump Documentary, Opens
The confrontation over a Chicago Latin American-owned brewery and a certain hotel owner is now being told in documentary form. "F*** Your Hair", by Chicago-based filmmakers One City Films, opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 164 N. State St., with showings Friday at 7 pm,  Saturday at 5 pm, and on Wednesday, January 30, at 6 pm. Another screen is schedule for February 24, 7 pm, at Space, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. [embed]https://vimeo.com/284284459[/embed]...
By Mark McDermott,
January 25, 2019 at 6:22 pm
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Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, January 25-27

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, January 25-27
I am trying to get ahead of my usual glacial pace in events, because of more items that you might want to plan ahead for. Sure, I'll have Super Bowl listings for places known for their beer lists. But the Saturday before the game is the Chicago Ale Festival, taking place in Pilsen. Then the following weekend is the Chicago Cider Summit, and then there's Valentine's Day. We'll have some more brewers in Chicago celebrating anniversaries, and a new brewer, Steam Hollow, coming on line in Manteno. It can also be noted that Middle Brow Beer Co. is close to opening its own brewpub is Logan Square (2840 W. Armitage Ave.). The doors could open at any time, once local licenses are cleared. I will try to update this space, and there will surely be a grand opening later, hopefully when it's not so cold. (Chicago Tribune article) As you might notice, there are still samplings and tap takeovers for Bourbon County Stout. Looks like there's not only more of it out there than ever before, but I have been seeing it served at a lot of places that have not been known for good beer offerings...
By Mark McDermott,
January 23, 2019 at 11:43 pm
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Chicago's Craft Beer Weekend, November 2-4

Chicago's Craft Beer Weekend, November 2-4
The end of Halloween marks the start of big beer season! We are seeing previews and food collaborations with Bourbon County Stout, Canadian Breakfast Stout (with Kentucky Breakfast Stout tagging close behind), Surly Darkness, and a day for barrel-aged and sour beers. We also have tappings for the Mr. IPA-Nut beer, and Church Street’s hemp... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
October 31, 2018 at 11:14 pm
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Local Beer Review: 5 Rabbit Vida y Muerte

Local Beer Review: 5 Rabbit Vida y Muerte
The Labor Day weekend means the stores are now filled with… Christmas Decorations. No, that’s not it. Pumpkin Spice flavored junk food? Maybe. But it also brings us the fall beers like Oktoberfests. I’m hoping to get into some more of these malty Mårzens in the time to come. But now I bought something in... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
September 3, 2018 at 12:01 am
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5 Rabbit's Anti-Trump Beer Becomes Documentary Movie

5 Rabbit's Anti-Trump Beer Becomes Documentary Movie
There’s been a story in Chicago’s craft beer world. One that does not involve a brewery getting bought out by a multinational brewing corporation. Instead, it involves a protest by 5 Rabbit Cerveceria. This brewery, owned by Latin American immigrants, has been making the house beer for the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago. When... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
August 16, 2018 at 7:29 pm
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Chicago Beer Events, July 9-12

Chicago Beer Events, July 9-12
This weekend shook out to be an all-Europe Cup, and at this writing I know it will include beer-loving countries England and Belgium. With France in the mix, it's like a fight among neighbors. I'll post last-minute schedules for watching in this article, while my main list of venues still holds...
By Mark McDermott,
July 7, 2018 at 3:34 pm
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Up to 12 Beers of Christmas: 5 Rabbit Lupita & the 3 Kings

Up to 12 Beers of Christmas: 5 Rabbit Lupita & the 3 Kings
I discovered a new Christmas time beer just on the way home from work Friday. I stopped for some last minute food needs at Maraiano’s in Westchester, and of course peeked at what’s on tap at their little bar in the liquor department. They had up a 5 Rabbit handle with something written on at... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
December 25, 2016 at 1:51 am
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Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, July 29-31

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, July 29-31
My stretch of two weeks on two jobs is about over. Just enough time to dash this off, and, I hope, not have missed many major events, then off to bed. Friday, July 29 12:00 pm – Midnight ♦ Oddly, None of The Sisters Have Gooseberries (Plus Toasty Cheese) Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
July 28, 2016 at 11:06 pm
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Chicago Craft Beer Events, August 24-27

Chicago Craft Beer Events, August 24-27
Another quick one this week that may have skipped a few. I may try to work in any missed items as I go along. The rush is because I spent the weekend retrieved my daughter from a week of spoilage at grandma’s house in Iowa. And I got to finally stock up of some sought-after... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
August 24, 2015 at 12:08 am
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I Drank 5 Rabbit's "Dump Trump" Beer, Chinga Tu Pelo

I Drank 5 Rabbit's "Dump Trump" Beer, Chinga Tu Pelo
Your Beeronaut has kind of let the controversy over 5 Rabbit Cerveceria, and its indirect confrontation with Donald Trump, swirl all around without comment until now. I did post articles about the story to my Facebook fan page, so you no doubt have already heard. As the Toupée That Walked Like a Man announced he... Read more »
By Mark McDermott,
July 7, 2015 at 11:06 pm
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