Chicago Beer Pass

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are drinking cans of Glacial Mist from Alarmist Brewing. As the guys enjoy this tasty IPA they talk about the Windy City Smokeout and the opening of Flipside Brewing. Then the guys get hyped for the Oak Park Micro Brew & Food Review coming up this weekend. And be sure to watch your feeds for a special audio only episode where the guys learn all about what the folks behind the fest have planned for this year. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (54.6MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are drinking cans of Wurst Weather, an India Pale Lager from More Brewing. Brad picked up these cans on his recent trip out to the brewery in Huntley, but didn’t manage to bring any Henna back. As the guys crush these cans, they talk about hitting up the Deep Woods release party as well as a trip to the Southside for beers at Whiner. And if you want to see a fun photo be sure to jump on the Chicago Beer Pass instagram to see the guys with their coconuts at Revolution Brewing. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (68.8MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are opening the three latest beers Revolution brewing has released as part of their Deep Wood Series. It’s hard to believe that we’re already seeing new Deep Woods beer, but the guys are 100% for this. If you’re watching the video version you’ll be able to see the new gold cans which look killer. As the guys knock back these high ABV beers they talk about trips to Small Bar Logan, Temperance, and Piece. This week seems all about those classic stops. It’s always nice to revisit some of the classics as we’re all on the hunt for the latest and greatest. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (61.9MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are back after a short break with Covid-19. The guys are feeling good and drinking Hazy Beer Hugs from Goose Island. Brad originally picked up this six-pack when the guys interviewed Goose Island Brewhouse pub brewer Mike Jacobs. After 3 months, it’s still tasting great and really hitting the spot as the guys get back behind the microphone.  Since it’s been a couple weeks, the guys have a number of spots they checked out around the state including, Dryhop, Double Clutch, Alarmist Brewing and many more. Grab yourself a summer beer and hit play! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (52.5MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are drinking cans of Picnic Island from Begyle Brewing because when it’s summertime a refreshing Cream Ale really hits the spot. As the guys drink these beers they talk about stops at Printer’s Row Brewing for their 1 year anniversary, Hubbard’s Cave, Sketchbook Brewing, and a couple trips to SOX Park. Summer seems to be in full swing when the guys are doing multiple brewery stops on the weekend. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (68.4MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are opening cans from Hopewell Brewing. This session IPA from Hopewell is everything you need to beat the heat, speaking of heat the camera overheated during this episode so the video cuts out part way through the episode. As the guys crash a few cans, they talk about Midsommarfest, Macushla, and a 10 dollar pint of Bell’s Oberon. Inflation might be hitting us a bit hard in places but $10 for a 5% Wheat Ale seemed a bit high.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (56.8MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are opening cans of Hazy Pitch, a 5% ABV Hazy Pale Ale from Revolution Brewing. As the guys knock back these cans they talk about Perch, Howard Street Brewing and MaiFest in Lincoln Square. It’s street fest season in Chicago so you can count on amazing neighborhood festivals all over the city. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (62.0MB) 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. With the year half over on this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White crack a Black IPA and breakdown their 5 favorite beers of 2022 so far. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (40.2MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are having some Friday fun as they crack open another beer from Black Lung Brewing. As they knock back this Mexican Lager the guys talk about stops to Old Irving, Duneyrr and the reopened Skeleton Key Taproom. Then the guys get ready for the Begyle & Dovetail event happening this week, which means summer is officially here. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 57.2MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open a Blonde Ale from Half Acre Beer Co. and it’s everything you want from a summer beer. As the guys crush this 4-pack they talk about Beer Under Glass at Union Station and what Illinois Craft Beer Week looked like as it came and went. Brad and Nik have always treated every week like craft beer week so not a lot will change for them. The guys also talk about the passing of Johnathan Cutler and what an amazing legacy he leaves behind in Chicago. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 65.52MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are on location in Round Lake Beach at Black Lung Brewing with Joshua Grubbs. The guys originally chatted with Joshua Grubbs towards the start of the pandemic, and at that time the physical brewery was still a bit of a dream. It was great to catch up, try some of their beer and see what is happening outside of Chicago. If you are making the drive north, be sure to check out Black Lung Brewing. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 59.2MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open cans from Black Lung Brewing they picked up on their recently trip to the brewery. Be on the lookout for that on-location episode coming soon! As the guys sip on this hazy they chat about the recent interview and get excited for Illinois Craft Beer Week. For Brad & Nik almost every week is Craft Beer Week but it’s really cool to see the different events and releases that breweries do to celebrate the week. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 45.3MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are on location at Solemn Oath’s Still Life in Logan Square. The guys are joined by Eric Hobbs and John Barely to talk about Solemn Oath’s journey over the last 10 years and what the future holds. It was a pleasure catching up with these guys, especially since the last time they talked it was just as Solemn Oath was figuring out how to adjust their business from the effects of Covid-19. Hopefully the future is looking rather bright for the next 10 years. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 57.6MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are on location at Goose Island Brewhouse chatting with pub brewer Mike Jacobs. The guys chat about the history of Goose Island Clybourn, especially the long history of brewers that have come from these doors. As they sip on a Honkers ale they also get into Mike’s history of brewing around the site and the different spots he called home for a bit, including Finch and All Rise. There are some fun things brewing at the Goose Island Brewhouse so if you haven’t made a stop in you may want to change that soon. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 62.9MB) 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. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White  have their first in studio guest on the podcast in a long time. The guys are joined by Dan Schedler from Around The Bend Beer Co. Dan is the founder and was a guest on the podcast years ago, but a lot has changed since then… and a lot has changed since District Brew Yards opened on Ashland Ave. Dan brought with him some of the latest beers in their new series and explains how they are achieving these flavors. We also get a little insight into what’s happening at District Brew Yards as well as news of it being the official after party for Beer Under Glass. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 76.4MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!