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 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!