Chicago Beer Pass

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 had a little trouble with the audio as they are still working on setting up a more permanent location for the podcast. Hopefully it’s not too bad and you are still able to listen. During this episode the guys crack open a few cans of Flamango IPA from Goose Island. As the guys knock back these beers they talk about the Bourbon County Stout dinner they went to, Dark Lord Day and the return of FOBAB. And get ready for the next episode where Brad and Nik dive into the latest Deep Woods Series release Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (54.2 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. After a short month break Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are back in the swing of things and new Chicago Beer Pass episodes are coming your way. With the recording studio now gone the audio and location is likely to change for a few weeks as the guys find a new locations for the show. Brad and Nik are both excited to be back and are kicking things off this week, drinking soundboard from Destihl Brewery. Soundboard is a lo-cal Hazy IPA that seemed perfect for hanging outside enjoying the summer weather. As the guys knock back this beer, they chat about Beer Under Glass, and a few of the local spots they recently visited. Thank you for everyone that’s been listening to the podcast and Brad and Nik look forward to kicking out some great new episodes as we roll into winter, aka stout season.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (46.9 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 episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White have a triple IPA from Triptych Brewing & Mikerphone Brewing. This one is a big beer so they also have some Coronita bottles to spice things up. As the guys throw back a few drinks, they talk about trips to Twisted Hippo, Halfacre and Maplewood. Then towards the end of the episode, they discuss this years Bourbon County Stout lineup from Goose Island.This podcast is audio only, had some issue with the video on this one. Enjoy! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (64.0 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 opening cans for Whiner Beer Company that Brad picked up from Capone’s Liquor & Craft beer store. As the guys knock back a few cans of this Noble Kölsch, they talk about the Urban Brew Labs expansion, Spiteful, Ravinia Brewing, and reminding you all about a handful of events that are kicking off for the summer … as long as we can keep covid under control. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (35.3 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 are back in the studio after Brad’s trip to Portland where he fell in love with Level Beer. As Brad shares some of his adventure out west, they crush a few cans of Mom & Pop from Alarmist Brewing, a beer that reminds them both of 312. Nik was able to hit up a few places in Chicago including the patio at Half Acre where he grabbed a beer from Keeping Together.   If you are missing Chicago Beer Pass, don’t worry we have been recording episodes, just getting them posted for everyone is taking some time. Plenty of episodes coming, so grab some beers and get ready. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (48.4 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 getting their island vibe on as they drink some beer from Moderne Dune. Moderne Dune and Duneyrr recently took over the Motor Row space so the guys had to see what they were all about. As the two of them crush some cans, they talk about Nik’s trip to bourbon country as well as all the brew news that has been going down. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (55.2 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 finally get to try some beer from Liquid Love. Do A Kickflip seemed like a perfect introduction to the crew and it didn’t disappoint. As the guys crush a few cans, they chat about a trip to Marz for the Gay IPA and a trip to Piece. Now that everything is back open, it looks like beer festivals and some fun parties are planned for later this summer. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (52.7 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 diving into the mixed Freedom beers from Revolution, which is an awesome way to usher in the summer. As we hit the half way mark of the year the guys decided to run down their favorite beers so far of 2021. People often wait till the end of the year for best of lists but Brad an Nik figured this was a great way to make sure they don’t forget anything as the year moves forward. Of course there are always beers the guys are going to forget so be sure to hit them up on Twitter with your favorites.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (55.9 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 episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are on location in Albany Park at Twisted Hippo chatting with Karl Rutherford. The Brewpub has evolved a lot over that last year just like many businesses in Chicago and it’s great to be back in their space. The last time both Brad and Nik were at this location they were just getting ready to open the doors… which seems like a long, long time ago. If you haven’t made it to Twisted Hippo yet, get over there! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (42.1 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 opening up the collaboration between Alarmist Brewing and Old Irving. Both these crews won gold medals for their NEIPA back to back years. Doing a beer together just makes sense. As the guys gush over this amazing beer, they talk about Oak Park’s Brewery Trail and Nik stop at Wild Onion.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (40.1 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!