![Sometimes the coolest part about Chicago is leaving the city to explore hidden gems in the surrounding suburbs. Recently we took the Metra Union Pacific West Line for about […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/banner-4-620x250.png "Road Trip! Geneva, IL")
![When we think about rock star craft beers this one is near the top of the list. The state of Michigan is responsible for two brews every year that […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Timmy-Lineup-OG1-506x250.jpg "KBS 2014 Launches at Timothy Otooles Chicago")
![Another stellar year for local craft beer. There were more events this year than probably ever before. Chicago’s craft beer landscape is constantly evolving, this gives us the opportunity to […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_1145-640x250.jpg "The 13 Most Awesome Events Of 2013")
![The invite was light on details. It simply said “Join us for a special BCBS tasting with our friends from Macallan.” When I got there I was blown away […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/isle-mac-and-goose-600x250.jpg "WTF! Goose Island & The Macallan Create The Pairing Of The Year")
![This was so much more than a beer dinner, it was experimental archeology. An affair that saw scientists, beer geeks, archeologists and even PBS Channel 11 all gather in […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sumerian-making-beer-600x250.jpg "The Gods Must Be Crazy")
![I think our guy Beer Dude Phil described it best when he said The Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers is both our Christmas and our Family Reunion. […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/FOBAB_2013_11_16_0128-600x250.jpg "Chicago’s Finest Hour")
![Recently we got to participate in an event that featured some of our favorite people. Beer has always been a small part of a much bigger experience. For […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/BB-bottles-600x250.jpg "Baderbrau, Red Butter and Beer Bistro – The Hat Trick of Awesome")
![*CBG Nik here, I’d like to introduce you to a friend of mine. Tim Sarrantonio is host of the Timtacular, as well as a board member of The Neo Futurists. […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Eric_Salazar_Foeders-570x250.jpg "New Belgium Sour Beer Symposium at Bottom Lounge")
![Sometimes the coolest part about Chicago is leaving the city to explore hidden gems in the surrounding suburbs. Recently we took the Metra Union Pacific West Line for about […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/banner-4-195x110.png "Road Trip! Geneva, IL")
![This was so much more than a beer dinner, it was experimental archeology. An affair that saw scientists, beer geeks, archeologists and even PBS Channel 11 all gather in […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sumerian-making-beer-195x110.jpg "The Gods Must Be Crazy")
![I think our guy Beer Dude Phil described it best when he said The Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beers is both our Christmas and our Family Reunion. […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/FOBAB_2013_11_16_0128-195x110.jpg "Chicago’s Finest Hour")
![When we think about rock star craft beers this one is near the top of the list. The state of Michigan is responsible for two brews every year that […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Timmy-Lineup-OG1-115x115.jpg "KBS 2014 Launches at Timothy Otooles Chicago")
![Another stellar year for local craft beer. There were more events this year than probably ever before. Chicago’s craft beer landscape is constantly evolving, this gives us the opportunity to […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/IMG_1145-115x115.jpg "The 13 Most Awesome Events Of 2013")
![The invite was light on details. It simply said “Join us for a special BCBS tasting with our friends from Macallan.” When I got there I was blown away […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/isle-mac-and-goose-115x115.jpg "WTF! Goose Island & The Macallan Create The Pairing Of The Year")
![Located right in the middle of the Mayfair, Old Irving Park, Jefferson Park, and Portage Park neighborhoods at Montrose & Cicero lies Lake Effect Brewing Company, who are currently celebrating […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_4912-195x110.jpg "Cruisin’ For A Brewsin’ – Lake Effect Brewing Co.")
![Does Dark Helmet take things too literally? Probably so, but his foolishness awards the rest of us when his men are forced to “Comb The Desert,” which happens to be […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_0696-195x110.jpg "Comb The Desert – Begyle Brewing")
![As I’m sure you have seen many posts in regards to, we recently did a collaboration beer with Wild Onion Brewing Co. out of Lake Barrington. If you have not […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/photo-1-3-195x110.jpg "Summer Wit – Wild Onion Brewing Co.")
![In just three years Revolution Brewing went from a small brewpub in Logan Square to one of the largest breweries in Chicago. Their bombers and cans were a wonderful addition […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/securedownload-1-195x110.jpg "Rosa – Revolution Brewing")
![This week the focus light shines on who I consider my favorite brewery, or at least the one I fanboy the most. The great neighborhood of North Center houses Half […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/halfacreakari-195x110.jpg "Akari Shogun – Half Acre Beer Company")
Upcoming Events
Apr
24
Thu
iNG and Revolution One Night Onl...
@ iNG Restaurant
iNG and Revolution One Night Onl...
@ iNG Restaurant
Apr 24 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm
iNG and Revolution One Night Only Dinner The Revolution Brewing and iNG Restaurant collaboration dinner—featuring beers exclusively at Revolution Brewing brewpub and iNG—will take place on Thursday, April 24[...]
Apr
25
Fri
Taketh Me Down To Local Option
@ Local Option
Taketh Me Down To Local Option
@ Local Option
Apr 25 @ 3:00 pm – Apr 25 @ 11:45 pm
Friday, April 25at 3:00p Local Option1102 West Webster, Chicago, Illinois 60614 Friday April 25th at 3pm we will be tapping 31 devastating beers. Draft List Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Barley[...]
The Brewtal Truth Book Signing
@ Northdown Cafe
The Brewtal Truth Book Signing
@ Northdown Cafe
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm
first visit to the Windy City will be a momentous one. Not only will I be doing a book-signing event at one of the coolest craft beer bars in[...]
Apr
26
Sat
Chicago Brew Bus Dark Lord Day S...
@ The Beer Temple
Chicago Brew Bus Dark Lord Day S...
@ The Beer Temple
Apr 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
The Chicago Brew Bus Dark Lord Day Shuttles departing from The Beer Temple to Three Floyds Brewery on 4/26 If you are like us and will be attending Dark[...]
Brooklyn Brewery Eat Drink and L...
@ Whole Foods LP
Brooklyn Brewery Eat Drink and L...
@ Whole Foods LP
Apr 26 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Eat, Drink, & Learn Saturday, April 26, 2pm – 5pm Whole Foods Kingsbury 1550 North Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL Whole Foods will be providing beer pairing recipes for each of[...]
Brooklyn Brewmasters Reserve Tap...
@ The Owl
Brooklyn Brewmasters Reserve Tap...
@ The Owl
Apr 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Brewmaster’s Reserve Tap Attack Saturday, April 26, 8pm The Owl 2521 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL We’re taking over the taps at The Owl with an all-star line-up[...]
DLD Bistro Style
@ The Beer Bistro
DLD Bistro Style
@ The Beer Bistro
Apr 26 @ 11:45 pm – 12:45 am
DLD BEER BISTRO STYLE 11a on Dark Lord Day ITS DARK LORD DAY! Yup 3 Floyds is having its amazing event on 4/26! you going? EXCELLENT! Didn’t get a[...]