Une Année | Hubbard’s Cave Brewery & Barbecue
This year’s tasting will be our 49th — continuing its legacy as one of the oldest and longest running beer events in the country!
For the 2026 edition, we’ve planned another incredible evening with our friends at Une Annee | Hubbard’s Cave, where we’ll again be taking over their private event space directly inside the brewery for this one-of-a-kind event.
Attendees will participate in a blind tasting of over a dozen Chicagoland craft beers before voting on their favorites. This allows the specially procured beers to be judged strictly on their own merits. When the blind portion of the tasting ends, the beers will be revealed and will remain available for your continued enjoyment, so feel free to go back for repeated samples of all of your favorites!
Our menu for the evening features a smorgasbord of BBQ delicacies from the talented kitchen crew at Une Année I Hubbard’s Cave.
APPETIZERS
ENTREES*
SIDES
v = vegetarian | vg = vegan
* = vegan chili substitute available upon request during ticket purchase
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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
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THE FINE PRINT:
Bring out that special / vintage / interesting beer you’ve been meaning to share and pop some bottles with the Chicago Beer Society crew – some of Chicagoland’s original bottle share specialists!
In lieu of a corkage fee, simply purchase a pour of delicious Dovetail Saison to enjoy as you sample various bottles that have been shared by other attendees.
This event takes place at Dovetail Brewery Sunday August 30th from 2 – 4pm, and is free & open to anyone 21+
See you there 
Join us at Duneyrr Fermenta where we’ll be taking over all 3 levels of the building to feature a specially curated selection of the best lagers from throughout Chicagoland!
–> Sample a huge variety of lagers and vote for your favorites to crown the champion!
–> Enjoy complimentary samples of fine cheese curated by our very own in-house cheesemonger!
–> Savor delicious, award-winning burgers from Chicago Secret Burger*
–> Explore the small batch, fresh ingredients, and full flavor of Land of Lincoln Test Kitchen*
(* = sold separately)
PARTICIPANTS:
Tickets available now at chibeer.org/lol
Space is limited and this one will likely sell out (again), so you have been warned!
See you there!
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Each participant brought something special to this special event, but after the votes were tallied these competitors stood out as crowd favorites:
BEST PAIRING:
1: @flossmoorbrewco
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Pie w/ Double Barrel Aged Almond Joy Pawn & The King (Barrel Aged Stout)
2: @oldirvingbrewing
Chorizo Smashburger w/ Walking West (Mexican Vienna Lager)
3: @duneyrr_wine_beer x @chicagosecretburger
Al Pastor Smoked Hot Dog w/Pineapple Plush (Tepache-style Pineapple Pale Ale)
BEST FOOD:
1: @cruzblancachi
Carnitas Taco: Pork shoulder slow cooked in lard, fresh made yellow corn tortilla, salsa cruda verde, onions, cilantro
2: @morebrewing
Tonkatsu Curry w/ Basmati Rice & Furikake Pickled Cabbage
3: @duneyrr_wine_beer x @chicagosecretburger
Al Pastor Smoked Hot Dog w/ Crispy Chihuahua Cheese, Pineapple Relish, and Avocado Tomatillo Salsa
BEST BEER:
1: @cruzblancachi
Agent Tepache Piña (Mixed Culture Saison)
2: @industryales
Jazz Pipe (West Coast IPA)
3: @haymarketbeer
Secret Alley (Belgian-Style Tripel)
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Many thanks to everyone who came out to support this event (including the volunteers who helped with hours of setup & teardown), and especially to our wonderful hosts @halfacrebeer – we’ll see you all again next year!
Half Acre Beer Co.
2050 W Balmoral Ave Chicago, IL
Come out and enjoy the best beers paired with the best food from Chicago-area brewpubs and microbreweries. Attendees will sample a wide variety of beers as well as each brewpub’s food items and vote for their favorite beer, food, and pairing. Winners will be announced at the end of the event and presented with their hard earned awards.
For the 27th BPSO, we are delighted to be returning to Half Acre. Their distinctive brewery space is set to provide the backdrop for yet another amazing and competitive culinary experience.
Current CBS members are able to purchase tickets at the discounted member rate of $75. Use the the code or link you received via email to purchase tickets. If you have issues, please email info@chibeer.org for assistance.
Individual members can purchase up to 2 tickets. Couples memberships can purchase up to 4 tickets by visiting chibeer.org/bpso
Non-members will be able to purchase any remaining tickets starting at noon on Monday December 22nd for $85 each.
Come to support your favorite brewery/brewpub or discover a new favorite – either way, you get to taste the very best beer and food that Chicago has to offer.
NOTE: Parking around Half Acre is EXTREMELY limited. We strongly suggest that all attendees use public transit and/or rideshare options.
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– Ticket sales are final
– Attendees must be 21 years or older (no children, no pets)
– Admission includes all beer & food samples from each brewery/brewpub
– Brewery and chef participation is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
– Parking is lextremely imited. We strongly suggest that all attendees use public transit and/or rideshare options to attend the event.
– Visit our website for information: www.CHIBEER.org
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