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Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White  have themselves a mixed six-pack to celebrate Illinois Craft Beer Week. Hopefully everyone has taken the week to explore a few new places or at least visit some old favorites. As the guys crack open a few local beers they talk about Brad’s trip to Montana and Nik’s trip to Indiana for Dark Lord Day. The guys are recording this one day before Beer Under Glass which closes out Illinois Craft Beer Week, so if you are looking for something to do on this long weekend, grab a ticket and head to Union Station. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (73.2MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White have cans from Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora. As the guys knock these back they talk about a few stops around the city and get into events happening during Illinois Craft Beer Week which is May 19-26, 2023. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (58.6MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open cans that they got from Bubblehouse Brewing. As the guys crack open these cans they talk about their recent trip to Bubblehouse and some highlights from that interview. If you missed it, be sure to give it a listen. The guys also talk about stops in at Sketchbook, Spiteful, Piece, and a few others. Brad and Nik also remind you to get tickets for Dark Lord Day, Beer Under Glass, and Begyle’s Mayfestiversary, all happening in the coming weeks. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (60.1MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are on location in Lisle at BubbleHouse Brewing. The guys sit down with Jon Miller to go over the history of the brewery and how he got into the world of beer. Jon shares the story about Skeleton Key Brewery’s “Spare Keys” incubator program and how that has helped many breweries get started. The guys also learn about some of the upcoming beers you’ll be able to see soon as well as a potential pizza phone that will be at the brewery. This is a space you need to checkout and see what they have to offer. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (68.5MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open cans from Goldfinger Brewing Company in Downers Grove. As the guys compare these two different Pilsners, they talk about Brad’s trip to Goldfinger and then Ike & Oak. Then the guys chat about the reopening event at Lagunitas Brewing Company. It’s nice to see the Chicago Lagunitas back open, so if you’re looking to hit up this unique location now is your chance.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (71.6MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open cans of 4x4 from 93 Octane Brewery. Brad recently picked these up on his trip to St. Charles. As the guys knock back this big beer, they talk about Half Acre’s Strong Beer Time, Spiteful Brewing, Gnosis Brewing and a few trips to the ballpark. Be sure to mark your calendars for Illinois Craft Beer Week happening May 19-26, 2023. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (77.4MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are finishing off another Irish Red they still had from St. Patrick’s Day. This time the guys are drinking the South Side Irish Red from Hailstorm Brewing Co. As the guys knock back a can or two of this one, they talk about the Phase Three party and the anticipated Illinois Craft Beer Week happening May 19-26, 2023. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (58.8MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open cans of Mr Mulligan’s Irish Red from Flipside Brewing. Although it’s after St. Patrick’s Day, the guys have a stockpile of Irish Red Ales to get though so they wanted to kick things off with this one from Flipside Brewing. As the two of them crush this four pack they talk about several  brewery stops across the state including Hailstorm, Flipside, Alter, 93 Octane, Piece, a Moor’s Beer Dinner, and a whole lot more. Grab a beer and kick back while you hear about what’s happening around Chicago.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (76.4MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass and Happy St Patrick’s Day! On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are joined by Jimmy Callahan who is a Guinness Brewery Ambassador. It seemed fitting to have Jimmy Callahan on the St Patrick’s Day episode to share with the guys all things Guinness. The three of them talk about the history of Guinness as well as the future opening of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery here in Chicago. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (84.8MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open cans of Genuine Authentic a Black Pilsner from Werk Force. A Black Pilsner is something neither of the guys have seen before and there might be a good reason it… although tasty it might not be something you want to come back to again again. The guys do find themselves crushing a few cans as they talk about Two Hound Red Brewing, Noon Whistle and the 10 year anniversary party for Begyle Brewing. With events finally kicking off it seems like summer is just around the corner. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (81.4MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are at Two Hound Red Brewing Co. in Glen Ellyn, chatting with head brewer Steve Woertendyke. Earlier this year, Brad stopped in at the brewpub to check it out, which sparked a handful of questions. So the guys figured they’d head to the source to get their questions answered and a behind-the-scenes tour of the place. If you haven’t heard of Two Hound Red or made it in yet, hopefully, this episode of the podcast gets you excited about what they are doing. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (49.4 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open a few beers from the cellar and they sample three different beers from Begyle Brewing. With Begyle celebrating 10 years this seemed like a perfect opportunity to drink these special beers and share some of our favorite Begyle stories and beers. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (59.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open cans of Eiderdown, a pillowy-soft Hazy IPA from Alarmist Brewing. As the guys knock back this soft hazy boi they talk about trips to Energy City Brewing, Study Shelter, Metropolitan and Nik’s adventure to Navy Pier for CiderCon. The guys also talk about the possibility that the Chicago Guinness location is finally opening just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (59.4 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are drinking a crushable Hazy Pale Ale from Old Irving Brewing. Seeing Old Irving pump out killer hazy beers makes us excited for the new production brewery opening later this year. The guys also talk about Pipeworks and CiderCon that has been happening the past week in Chicago. Be sure to hit up Brad or Nik with some recommendations as the guys seems to be traveling all over the state this year. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (45.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White say goodbye to the first month of 2023. The guys are looking forward to all the folks that did #DryJanuary to start hitting up their favorite brewpubs again. For this weeks episode Brad picked up some cans from Two Hound Red Brewing Co. in Glen Ellyn. Both Brad and Nik have had a few of their beers at different events over the last years but finally getting to visit the brewpub and have some fresh beer was a nice treat. As the two of them crush a few cans they also talk about stops at Dovetail and Revolution for V.S.O.J. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (48.7 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are joined by Afro.Beer.Chick, who is their first guest of 2023. The three talk about their recent experience at the Half Acre party, where they got to try the newest beer to hit cans Way Bird. This new beer from Half Acre Beer Co. is a super tasty IPA, and seems like it could be a huge hit. The three of them did learn some bad news that Fader is going way to make some room for a few other offerings. As a result of this sad news, Brad picked up some cans of Fader for this episode. If you see Fader on the shelves and it is a favorite, you might want to grab it before it is gone. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (72.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this not so #dryjanuary episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are cracking open some cans from Off Color Brewing. It’s been a while since the guys opened anything from this crew, but that “Beer For Lounging” name seemed so fitting. The guys knock back these brews and talk about trips to Light The Lamp, Broken Tee Brewing, and Midwest Coast. Brad and Nik also talk about Rock Bottom Chicago closing, which they both have fond memories of drinking at different locations over the years. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (61.6 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this first 2023 episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are pumped to kick off a new year of the podcast. To start things off they open a hazy IPA from Hopewell Brewing, which might be the best beer they have both had in 2023 so far… As the guys crush a couple cans they share some stops they made over the holiday, including Mikerphone Brewing & Phrase Three. They also talk about the closing of Smylie Brothers in Evanston and Goose Island Clybourn.  Grab a beer and kick off 2023 with Brad & Nik!! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (56 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are closing out 2022 with some cans from Buckledown Brewing. Unfortunately Buckledown is one of those breweries the guys never made it to during 2022, but they are a brewery they almost always enjoy. As the guys crush a few cans they talk about their 10 favorite beers from 2022. Putting together your favorite from an entire year is always tough but these were the ones that stood out for them. If you have any that you think should be on the list, let them know.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (55.1MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!

Welcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White get ready for Christmas as they drink their Certified Lager Boy from Solemn Oath Brewing. If you are wondering what to get a couple beer nerds for Christmas, it’s definitely a quality lager, and we saw some great ones this year. As the guys crush a few cans they talk about their winter shopping at Half Acre and Revolution Brewing. Unsure if last year had as many brewery winter markets but it was a nice treat this year to do a little shopping as I sipped on a Big Hugs.   Keep an eye out for the next and final episode of 2022 as Brad and Nik breakdown their 10 favorite beers from 2022. Cheers! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (65MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!