Chicago Beer Pass

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are back in the studio after that great interview with Goose Island brewmaster Jared Jankoski last week. If you missed it, grab yourself a Bourbon County and give it a listen. This week the guys are drinking some cans from Sketchbook Brewing as they catch up on their last couple weeks of Chicago beer adventures and share Black Friday stories. With the holidays upon us, the beer events slow down a bit, but the big event this Sunday is the Big Hugs release at Half Acre. Thanks for listening, Cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (49.5 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are at the Goose Island Barrel Warehouse to sample this year’s variants of Bourbon County Stout. To help them navigate the lineup is Goose Island brewmaster Jared Jankoski. Jared Jankoski shares his story as well as a bit of background on the variants you’ll be seeing this year. Just like every year, these beers draw a big crowd and just because there might be more being made, it isn’t going to make it easier to get. If you’re lucky enough to be in the Chicago area there are two variants you can only get here as well as a ton of Black Friday events happening around the city. Thanks for listening, Cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (66.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are drinking Foggy Geezer from WarPigs Brewpub as they dive into their thoughts on FoBAB. The guys are recording a bit late this week so they skip the upcoming beer events and beer news this week just to focus on FoBAB. After 15 years of FoBAB, it’s pretty amazing to see what the event has become. Thanks for listening, Cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (49.5 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are drinking Wari from Off Color Brewing as they celebrate the recent opening of their taproom; Mouse Trap. As the guys knock back this light beer they chat about BeerHoptacular, On Tour Brewing, Great Central, Goose Island and more. There was a lot of drinking this past week so be sure to also grab yourself a beer for this episode.  Coming up this weekend the big event is the 15th anniversary of The Festival of Barrel Aged Beers. Happening around FoBAB is also a handful of other events to get you ready for some of the big beers you’re going to be having at the main event.  Thanks for listening, Cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (45.0 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are finally back after a two week hiatus while Brad was on vacation. Over those two weeks Nik has been hitting up a ton of beer spots like the new Goose Island Brewhouse, Corridor and the Tocayo 2 year anniversary party at East Room.  Make sure you have a beer to go along with this episode because it’s a long one… you might want to make it a tallboy. Coming up this week is the opening of the Off Color Taproom, BeerHoptacular on Saturday and the Lincoln Avenue Beer Stroll on Sunday.  Thanks for listening, and we hope everyone had a good and safe halloween. Cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (46.7 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are going Organic as they open up beers from LaGrow. Unfortunately, the guys don’t know much about this new Organic brewery in Chicago, so feel free to let them know more if you have some information. Over the past week the guys made it out to Begyle, Band Of Bohemia, Pipeworks and the new Metropolitan tap room. It seems like there’s never a moment to rest with the craft beer scene in Chicago. Well, there will be a slight breather this weekend as most of the brewers will be in Denver for GABF. There are still a few events happening but expect the event schedule to pick up a bit more once everyone is back in town. Thanks for listening, cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (43.7 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White open up some cans from Werk Force Brewing which recently opened their new taproom in Plainfield, IL. As the guys knock back a few cans they chat about drinking on Chicago rooftops and tasty burgers. Unfortunately, both Brad and Nik missed the 312 Block Party, but from the photos they saw it looked like a blast.  Coming up this weekend are a handful of great events. The two big ones are happening over the weekend, the first being outside the Revolution Brewpub. This year Revolution is moving their 6th annual Oktoberfest celebration to the street. Both Friday and Saturday, so get out there and enjoy what is going to be a great street festival. Then out in Geneva on September 30th is Penrose’s Celebration of Funk Festival, general admission is $60 and it sounds like this is going to be a killer event! Thanks for listening, cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (49.2 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White ditch the cans and open a large format bottle. The guys open the Lupita & the 3 Kings from 5 Rabbit Cervecería, a Belgian Quad coming in at 10% ABV. As they sip on this big boy they chat about Begyle Brewing, Alaskan Brewing and the opening of the new Half Acre Brewery in Bowmanville. Coming up this weekend the big event you don’t want to miss is happening Friday and Saturday and that’s the 312 Block Party. The 312 Block Party is a fun and free event put on by Goose Island and often features a lot of beers you maybe not been able to sample in a while. There are a few more events happening this weekend but you’ll have to listen to hear them all.  Thanks for listening, cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (37.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are opening some very, very fresh cans of Pantsless Pale from Alarmist Brewing. As they sip on these cans they chat about Begyle Brewing and drinking scotch on the roofs of Chicago.  Although the weather is changing, it’s still pleasant out and a great time of year to be outdoors, so there is no reason to be sleeping on some of these beer events. Thursday, September 14th is Revolution Brewing’s Rare Beer Night at Sheffield’s Beer and Wine Garden. Then Friday and Saturday Temperance Beer Co, is having their Four Year Party featuring a food truck and special tappings. Continuing into the weekend is the Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer Festival and if you head a little farther out of state there is the Great Lakes Brew Fest.  All that and more on this weeks episode. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (30.61 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are getting used to the change of the season as they open cans of Oktoberfest from Buckledown Brewing. As the guys sip on these cans they chat about Brad’s trip to Minnesota and Nik’s visit to Goose Island and Whiner. With the weather cooling down the beer festivals are moving inside. 
Coming up this week you have things getting started with Windy City Distributing Oktoberfest At Sheffield’s. Then on September 9th at 2000 W Roscoe St, is the Chicago Bourbon & Barbecue Festival. All that and more on this weeks episode. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (30.61 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White open cans of LA Looks from Half Acre. Brad picked up these cans last Friday from the taproom on Lincoln so you know that haze is fresh. As the guys enjoy this flashy beer they chat about bourbon and a visit to On Tour Brewing Coming up this week you have the Friday can release of Pantsless Pale Ale at the Alarmist Taproom. Then on Saturday the 2nd is Dunk the Brewer at Bucktown Pub. During this event, they will be raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association All that and more on this weeks episode. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (30.61 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White are getting a little sour as they open up cans of the Blueberry Gose from DESTIHL Brewery from Bloomington, IL. As the guys sip on the beer they chat about Beer Temple 2.0, the Oak Park Micro Brew Review, and the Eclipse. If you’re looking for photos from these events be sure to visit Chicago Beer Pass on Instagram and/or Facebook. Coming up this week are a couple of good beer events. First off this week on Agust 24th at the Alarmist Taproom is the “Hate Has No Home Here” event where a dollar from each beer will be donated directly back to the HHNHH org. Then on Friday is the final Friday Night Flights taking place in Ravenswood. And on Saturday, August 26th is the 4th Annual Beverly Brews Fest. All that and more on this weeks episode. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (37.6 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White open some cans that were just released at the Half Acre Brewery on Friday, nothing like fresh beer. While the guys sip on this Kölsch they chat about Beermiscuous, Mikerphone and The Purple Pig.  With the Great Taste of the Midwest over it seems like the events are back in full swing. Coming up this weekend, August 19th is the SOLD OUT Half Acre Big North event. Hopefully, you already got tickets if you were planning on going. If you can’t make it to the Half Acre party then be sure to check out the Oak Park Micro Brew Review also happening on the 19th.  All that and more on this weeks episode!Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (37.6 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White open some bottles of Forbidden Root Strawberry Basil. This beer is super light and refreshing, perfect for those warm summer days in Chicago. As the guys throw back a few bottles they talk about Run The Jewels, Great Central Brewing and getting out on the lake for another booze cruise. Coming up this weekend in Madison is the Great Taste of the Midwest. That’s where all the brewers are heading so there’s not too many events happening in Chicago. Even when there aren’t any events happening it’s a great weekend to hit up one of your local breweries since all those beer snobs are going to be in Madison and you’ll have no trouble bellying up to the bar.  All that and more on this weeks episode!Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (37.6 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. This week on Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski & Nik White open up Aleister from Haymarket; these are the newest cans to hit the Chicago market. Being brewed at the new Haymarket location in Bridgman, Michigan it’s a real treat to finally be drinking Haymarket beer at home and on the podcast.  As the guys knock back a couple IPAs they talk about Brad’s trip to Portland as well as Nick’s visits to Flossmoor, Baderbrau, and the Run The Jewels popup. This weeks episode is going up a little later since Brad was out of town so because of that the event section is a bit light this week. The big event happening this weekend is the Welles Park Craft Beer Fest. The weather is looking perfect for an outdoor beer festival so be sure to make your way to the north side and check out the Welles Park Fest. Finally, the guys wrap up the show with a hefty helping of beer news.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (37.6 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!