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*

(* = sold separately)

PARTICIPANTS:

• Alulu Brewery & Pub
• Church Street
• Conrad Seipp Brewing Company
• Cruz Blanca
• Dovetail
• Duneyrr Wine & Beer
• Dutchbag Brewing
• Goldfinger
• Good Times
• Half Acre Beer Co.
• Homewood Brewing Co.
• Hop District
• Kinslahger Brewing
• Kishwaukee Brewing
• Moderne Dune Brewery
• Off Color
• Old Irving Brewing
• Revolution Brewing
• Riverlands
• Sketchbook

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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• Ticket sales are final
• Attendees must be 21 years or older (no children, no pets)
• Admission includes souvenir tasting glass, beer, and samples of cheese
• Additional food available for purchase
• Brewery participation is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control
• We recommend public transportation for all our events
• Visit our website for information: www.CHIBEER.org

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.

LAUNCH PARTICIPANTS:

• Alulu Brewery and Pub
• Church Street
• Cruz Blance
• Double Clutch Brewing Company
• Duneyrr x Chicago Secret Burger
• Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery
• Half Acre
• Haymarket
• Industry Ales
• MORE Brewing
• Obscurity
• Off Color
• Old Irving
• + ???
• + ?????
• + ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS TBA!

SEE YOU THERE!

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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

Une Année | Hubbard’s Cave Brewery & Barbecue

This year’s tasting will be our 48th — continuing its legacy as one of the oldest and longest running beer events in the country!

For the 2025 edition, we’ve planned an incredible evening with our friends at Une Annee | Hubbard’s Cave, where we’ll 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

• Honey Herbed Goat Cheese Spread and Focaccia Crisps (v) – Wildflower Honey, green onion, dill, garlic
• Pretzel Bites (v) – Cheese and Cave Monster Sauce
• Seasoned Frites (vg) – Sweet & spicy house rub

ENTREES*

• BBQ Brisket Sliders – Smoked brisket, house bbq sauce
• Pulled Pork Sliders – Pork shoulder, sweet & spicy house rub
• Black Bean and Mushroom Sliders (vg) – Aioli on the side (v)
• Smoked Hot Wings – Mojo marinade, smoked, tossed in hot sauce. Non spicy option available.
• Baby Back Ribs – Memphis style dry-rubbed and smoked until tender.

SIDES

• Gross Point Salad (v/vg) – Baby greens & red lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onion, walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, garlic parmesan croutons, balsamic vinaigrette. Vegan option available without cheese.
• Smoked Sweet Potatoes (vg) – Skin on, canola oil, salt & pepper
• Mac N Cheese (v) – Rich and creamy five-cheese sauce

v = vegetarian | vg = vegan

* = vegan substitutes available upon request during ticket purchase

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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

• CBS Members may purchase up to 8 tickets at the discounted member rate.
• Capacity is limited and we expect this event to sell out, so don’t hesitate – secure your spot ASAP!

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THE FINE PRINT:

• 21+ to attend. No children. No refunds
• Ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass + all food and beer
• Chicago Beer Society recommends using ride share or public transportation for all our events
• Imbibe responsibly; anyone who is visibly intoxicated or causing problems for themselves, attendees, or event staff may be asked to leave