Mark McDermott's Beer Page

2017-01-20T19:10:00.000-06:00

Beer Book Review: Brew Britannia: The Strange Rebirth of British beer.

Beer by the Grill: Lagunitas CitruSinensis Pale Ale | The Beeronaut

2016-03-20T00:37:00.001-05:00

Beer by the Grill: Lagunitas CitruSinensis Pale Ale | The Beeronaut

Touring Goose Island’s Barrel-Aging Warehouse | The Beeronaut

2014-11-25T23:43:00.001-06:00

The Beeronaut got to visit Goose Island's Barrel Warehouse and get a sneak peek at the 2014 Bourbon County Stouts.

Stone offers local collaboration as crowdfunding premium | The Beeronaut

2014-08-05T00:26:00.001-05:00

Stone Brewing's IndieGogo fundraiser for its Berlin brewery offers a return of the Dayman collaboration with Two Brothers & Aleman of Chicago.

LeBron WHO? Todd Ashman Returns to Flossmoor Station | The Beeronaut

2014-07-14T23:27:00.001-05:00

After ten years away, Ashman will be spearheading Flossmoor Station's future production brewery.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 27–29 | The Beeronaut

2014-06-26T23:23:00.001-05:00

Mega Beer Fest at Toyota Park, Werk Force & Devil's Trumpet breweries open, and a "Beermiscuous" bar.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 23-26 | The Beeronaut

2014-06-22T23:20:00.001-05:00

Lagunitas Tap Room AND Smylie Brothers open this week for sure! Beers at the Field and Notebaert museums! And a beer to go with Superdawgs!

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 13-15 | The Beeronaut

2014-06-12T23:25:00.001-05:00

Cobra Lounge's All Rise Brewing previews, Lombard Ale Fest, Rude Hippo fundsourcing, Chicago Father's Day options with Craft Beer.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 6–8 | The Beeronaut

2014-06-04T23:46:00.001-05:00

Fundraisers in Chicago this weekend offer Dark Lord, BCS, and Heady Topper. Plus movies about craft beer!

Chicago Craft Beer Events, June 2-6 | The Beeronaut

2014-06-01T21:42:00.001-05:00

Stone's brewmaster comes to town, a 120-Minute IPA tapping, and battle of Hefeweizens.

Craft Beer Events, May 30-June 1, with Free Tickets! | The Beeronaut

2014-05-28T22:54:00.001-05:00

Free tickets to LagerJam! Plus Solemn Oath Day, Maifest Chicago, Imperial Oak opens and Rude Hippo has a fundraiser.

Chicago Memorial Day and Weekday Craft Beer Events – May 25-29 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-24T02:30:00.001-05:00

Your post CCBW includes Memorial Weekend brunches, Delilah's sour beer fest, and KBS!

Chicago Craft Beer Week Highlights, Saturday May 24 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-23T00:18:00.001-05:00

Chicago Craft Beer Week winds up with more fests featuring more brewers than you've ever heard of!

Chicago Craft Beer Week & Other Events for Friday, May 23 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-21T23:36:00.001-05:00

Chicago Craft Beer Week starts to wrap up: Friday events with new locals and Bourbon County Stout!

Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, May 16-18 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-15T23:39:00.001-05:00

Hundreds of CCBW events, Imperial Oak opens, and Crown Fest in Indiana. WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Small Brewer Chicago Craft Beer Week Events | The Beeronaut

2014-05-13T23:50:00.001-05:00

My small brewer focused Chicago Craft Beer Events, although I will always alert you to Bourbon County Stout pourings!javascript:void(0)

Chicago Craft Beer Events, May 12-15 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-10T23:40:00.001-05:00

Beer Dinners, plus pre-and opening Chicago Craft Beer Week festivities.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, May 9-11 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-08T23:46:00.001-05:00

American Beer Classic at Soldier Field, a Zombie Pub Crawl.

Changes in Chicago's Craft Beer Scene - The Beeronaut

2014-05-06T23:26:00.001-05:00

51st Ward Brewing spins off from Urban Legend, name change for Strange pelican, Rude Hippo is new on the scene.

Ticket Giveaway for the Lagunitas Beer Circus Chicago, May 17-18

2014-05-05T22:35:00.001-05:00

Lagunitas Beer debuts in Chicago with its Beer Circus, May 17 - 18. Free tickets.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, May 5-8 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-03T23:51:00.001-05:00

Get tickets for Great Taste of the Midwest. Iron Maiden Trooper beer, and DryHop Lincoln Park Zoo collaboration!

Chicago Craft Beer Events, May 2-4 | The Beeronaut

2014-05-01T22:43:00.001-05:00

Chicago Beer Rally (moved to Aurora), Ball Park Brew Fest, Cinco de Mayo coming, Fadó Craft Beer Fest.

Chicago Craft Beer Events, April 28–May 1 | The Beeronaut

2014-04-27T22:22:00.001-05:00

Brooklyn Brewery Mash, Chouffe Fest, Comedy and Beer School

Chicago Craft Beer Events, April 25-27 | The Beeronaut

2014-04-24T23:00:00.001-05:00

Dark Lord Day, Baconfest, Durty Nellies… All SOLD OUT.Here's where you CAN go for great craft beer in Chicago this weekend.

Free tickets for Chouffe Fest, May 1 - The Beeronaut

2014-04-23T22:38:00.001-05:00

I have tickets to give away to Chouffe Fest, a celebration of Belgian beer and gnomes hitting Chicago May 1.