![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")
![We got our hands on the West280 iOpener iPhone case with a built in bottle opener. Check out our video review to find out if this case might be just […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/iopener-515x250.jpg "iOpener iPhone Case Video Review")
![We had a chance to check out the Itasca Beer Fest this year. It’s held in the lobby of the spacious Holiday Inn on Irving Park Rd. Got there right […]](http://www.chicagobeergeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/IMG_6084-640x250.jpg "2nd Annual Itasca Beer Fest")
![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")
![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-195x110.jpg "Baderbrau, Red Butter and Beer Bistro – The Hat Trick of Awesome")
![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")
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Upcoming Events
![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 13 Most Awesome Events Of 2013
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 […]
Chicagoland Events
The Gods Must Be Crazy
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 […]
Chicago’s Finest Hour
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. […]
Baderbrau, Red Butter and Beer Bistro – The Hat Trick of Awesome
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 […]
Around Town
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![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 13 Most Awesome Events Of 2013
Posted on December 31, 2013 | No CommentsAnother 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 […] -
![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")
WTF! Goose Island & The Macallan Create The Pairing Of The Year
Posted on December 26, 2013 | No CommentsThe 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 […] -
![*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-115x115.jpg "New Belgium Sour Beer Symposium at Bottom Lounge")
New Belgium Sour Beer Symposium at Bottom Lounge
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No Comments*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. […]
YellowBirds Corner
Cruisin’ For A Brewsin’ – Lake Effect Brewing Co.
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 […]
Comb The Desert – Begyle Brewing
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 […]
Summer Wit – Wild Onion Brewing Co.
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 […]
Rosa – Revolution Brewing
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 […]
Akari Shogun – Half Acre Beer Company
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 […]
