Chicago Beer Pass
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsChicago Beer Pass is your ticket to the craft beer events happening in and around Chicago. Hosts Brad Chmielewski & Nik White do their best to keep you informed about what’s happened and is happening in the Chicago craft beer scene.
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Chicago Beer Pass: Gonna Rock
April 28, 2024 02:11 - 59.3 MBWelcome 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 can of Locked & Loaded, a killer American IPA from Garage Band Brewing. As the guys crush a can or two of this one, they talk about Brad’s recent travels around the Chicago suburbs. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (62.1 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.
Chicago Beer Pass: Over The Haze
April 18, 2024 02:05 - 65.8 MBWelcome 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 these delicious purple cans of Overhaze from Marz Community Brewing Co. As the guys knock back a few cans they talk about how good beer has gotten in Illinois and what it might be they are chasing at this moment. With new breweries opening to replace the closed ones, it seems there is no shortage of people exci...
Chicago Beer Pass: Leprechaun Trap
March 24, 2024 02:08 - 54.2 MBWelcome 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 full on St. Patrick’s Day on this episode. To get these green festivities going they have a Clurichaun Trap, an Irish Stout from Illuminated Brew Works. First this beer was great and second the guys learned what a Clurichaun is… who says you can’t learn anything from drinking? As the guys knock back a can or two...
Chicago Beer Pass: Mildly Irish
March 21, 2024 02:43 - 56.8 MBChicago Beer Pass: Mildly Irish 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 ready for St. Patrick’s Day! Kicking things off, the guys open some cans of Lake Effect 5th Provence Irish Mild Red Ale. It’s been a while since the two of them opened up anything from Lake Effect Brewing Company so it’s really nice to see what they have been up to. As winter d...
Chicago Beer Pass: Bone Bone Bone
March 09, 2024 02:35 - 59.4 MBWelcome 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 hazy double IPA from the Sauganash brewery, Alarmist. Bone Bone Bone… is the first time in a while that the guys have reached for this style, and it didn’t disappoint. It was just a few episodes ago that the guys tried the Alarmist and Solemn Oath collaboration. Bone Bone Bone is another collaborat...
Chicago Beer Pass: IPA Snacks
February 27, 2024 12:51 - 34.6 MBChicago Beer Pass: IPA Snacks 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 little IPA Snack to usher in what they hope is Spring and not Chicago’s “false Spring”. Brad picked up these cans of Raptor Snacks from District Brew Yards and felt like it was just what they needed: a classic IPA. This beer doesn’t disappoint and is a good reminder o...
Chicago Beer Pass: Beer For A Penny
February 11, 2024 11:41 - 53.6 MBWelcome 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 crack open cans of Pennies from Prague, a Czech Dark Lager from the folks at BuckleDown Brewing. Brad made a quick little trip out that way and stopped at BuckleDown Brewing and Milk Money; both excellent spots. Nik also shares a bit about his trip out west where he got to enjoy some Russian River. Be sure to keep a...
Chicago Beer Pass: Lots Of Peach
February 10, 2024 04:26 - 48.6 MBWelcome 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 cracking open cans from Hidden Hands as well as a peach beer that Brad found in the back of his fridge. The winter blues are here and the guys haven’t been hitting up too many new places lately. A little IPA is sometimes all you need to get through these winter months. Having issues listening to the audio? Try ...
Chicago Beer Pass: Cold Time Chicago
January 27, 2024 03:14 - 53.4 MBWelcome 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 brave the cold, cold weather that has been hitting the city to bring everyone a new episode of the pod. To go with this cold weather the guys have the newest release from Revolution Brewing, their Cold Time Lager. Dropping a lager in the dead of winter might seem crazy but this beer hits everything you want, especia...
Chicago Beer Pass: Drop The Prices
January 15, 2024 20:38 - 53 MBWelcome 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 couple cans from Burning Bush. Although we are deep in the cold zone with this weather, a golden ale can really hit the spot. As the guys knock back these beers they talk about the price changes at Other Half, visits to Old Irving Brewing and a wrestling event happening at Revolution Brewing. Having issues li...
Chicago Beer Pass: Punk Jus
January 10, 2024 12:50 - 59.8 MBWelcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this final episode of 2023, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White kick off the new year with a collaboration between Alarmist Brewing & Solemn Oath Brewing called Snaggle Jus. This beer is everything you want from both breweries: a big, juicy hop punch in the face. If this is a sign of what we could see more of going into 2024, then the guys are all for it. Brad and Nik also talk about t...
Chicago Beer Pass: 2023 Ends
December 31, 2023 18:34 - 56.6 MBWelcome to the Chicago Beer Pass: Your ticket to all the great beer events happening in and around Chicago. On this final episode of 2023, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White celebrate the end of the year with fresh cans of Fistmas from Revolution Brewing. Last year, the guys ended the year with Fistmas as well, and it’s only fitting because Revolution Brewing might be one of those breweries the guys drink and talk about the most. As they crush a few cans, they talk about a few favorite memorie...
Chicago Beer Pass: Cosmic Winter
December 20, 2023 02:24 - 57.7 MBWelcome 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 crack open a couple cans of Cosmic Juice Box from Crushed By Giants… or maybe DyHop… Whoever is officially making this beer is making a great haze. As the guys knock back these cans they talk about a few things happening as the year ends and more breweries sadly shut their doors. Having issues listening to the audi...
Chicago Beer Pass: A Deep Woods Winter
December 07, 2023 19:44 - 78 MBWelcome 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 crack open a couple cans from the recent Revolution’s Deep Wood series. It’s unfortunate that they haven’t kept up on these each month of the release because they are always fantastic. As the two of them sip on a few cans, they talk about the latest stouts that have been hitting the store shelves and they go into a ...
Chicago Beer Pass: Turkey Turkey
November 25, 2023 01:45 - 58.4 MBWelcome 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 pretending that winter isn’t right around the corner by drinking Little Wings, a pilsner from Horse Thief Hollow. Horse Thief Hollow is always one of those breweries the guys try to make it out to, but time got away from them this year. But it’s great that you can pick it up in cans. As the guys knock back a cou...
Chicago Beer Pass: Super Massive Recap
November 14, 2023 01:16 - 75 MBWelcome 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 is back from his German adventures and Nik has a lot to share about what Brad missed while he was busy knocking back liters. First up the guys talk about the latest barrel-aged release from Sketchbook Brewing, this was a preview event both Brad and Nik attended at the end of October. It’s great to see Sketchbook continuing to exp...
Chicago Beer Pass: Oktoberfest Throwdown
October 24, 2023 12:12 - 92.3 MBWelcome 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, the time has finally arrived for the Oktoberfest throwdown! Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are joined by their buddy Sergio Salgado to tackle this epic lineup of Oktoberfest beers. Luckily Sergio was able to join the guys because this was really too many beers for two people to tackle. With this years lineup being even bigger than last years, it ...
Chicago Beer Pass: Battle Of Evanston
October 18, 2023 12:48 - 63.8 MBWelcome 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 take on two Evanston Oktoberfest beers head to head. As the guys come closer to their big Oktoberfest tasting for the year they decided to open two malty treats from Evanston; the Temperance Oktoberfest & the Sketchbook Brewing Oktoberfest. Although both these Oktoberfest beers are rather similar they each are sligh...
Chicago Beer Pass: Double, Double Toil and Trouble
October 09, 2023 18:27 - 84.9 MBWelcome 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 double whammy coming from Double Clutch Brewing. The guys drink the Oktoberfest and the Oktober Festbier from Double Clutch. It’s perfect timing for them to dive into these since Double Clutch won an award at the Great American Beer Festival. As Brad and Nik crush these cans, they chat about Burning Bush, Spi...
Chicago Beer Pass: Surviving Oktoberfest
October 06, 2023 03:17 - 84.9 MBChicago Beer Pass: Surviving Oktoberfest 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 some classic cans of Oktoberfest from Metropolitan Brewing. As the guys knock back these cans they chat about a wild weekend they had with stops at Temperance, Alarmist Brewing, Goose Island’s 312 Block Party, Metropolitan, Ravinia brewing, and Maplewood. Plus the guys...
Chicago Beer Pass: Take Me To Lager Town
October 02, 2023 12:54 - 65.3 MBWelcome 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 heading to Lager Town! Last year during their Oktoberfest run the guys somehow missed Half Acre’s Lager Town. Now, with some fresh eyes and a slew of Oktoberfests under their lederhosen they can really get a sense of what Half Acre is doing here. The guys also get ready for a big weekend with 312 Block Party and...
Chicago Beer Pass: Oktoberfest Time Again
September 30, 2023 02:18 - 60.3 MBWelcome 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 start their Oktoberfest off with a bang by having some cans from Spiteful Brewing. Brad picked these up on a recent stop where he got sucked into the Oktoberfest season with Half Acre’s Lager Town and Spiteful’s Oktoberfest. There are events for Oktoberfest happening for the next couple weekends, so grab your Lederh...
Chicago Beer Pass: Stout Showdown
September 20, 2023 01:40 - 84.4 MBWelcome 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 their buddy Steve Wyatt for a stout showdown. This showdown has been planned for awhile and it was a big task requiring an extra hand. The three guys put Goose Island and Revolution up head to head to see which ones reign supreme. With Goose Island’s Black Friday right around the corner and Revolution’...
Chicago Beer Pass: Hops On The Moon
September 13, 2023 03:14 - 63.8 MBWelcome 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 some cans of Junior Astronaut Juice from Illuminated Brew Works. It’s been awhile since the guys have made it to Illuminated Brew Works and honestly it often slips their minds when they think of the Northside Chicago breweries. Brad and Nik venture all across the state to visit breweries and they often overlook...
Chicago Beer Pass: Hot Hot Summer
September 01, 2023 03:41 - 64 MBWelcome 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 crack open some cans from Alarmist Brewing. Although it might not seem like a killer idea to have a smoked beer in the summer, Alarmist did a crazy good job with this one. As the guys knock back a few of these, Brad recaps what Nik missed at the Oak Park Micro Brew Review the other weekend. The guys also go over a t...
Chicago Beer Pass: 2023 Oak Park Micro Brew Review
August 18, 2023 04:01 - 67.2 MBWelcome 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 Whiteare on location in downtown Oak Park. The guys are joined by two old friends to talk about Oak Park Microbrew Review & Seven Generations Ahead happening this weekend. Hopefully, Brad & Nik will see you there as this is one of their favorite beer festivals! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (70.5 MB) ...
Chicago Beer Pass: Stout Season Is Here
August 17, 2023 02:54 - 67.3 MBWelcome 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 ull a bottle from Brad’s cellar; Brasserie Blanc (2017) from Goose Island Beer Co. It’s rather fitting the guys crack this one open on this episode because they breakdown the latest Bourbon County Stout lineup that will be hitting the stores this Black Friday. Also, don’t forget about Oak Park Microbrew Review happe...
Chicago Beer Pass: Trying To Beat The Heat
August 10, 2023 14:22 - 41.6 MBOn this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open a can Dread & Breakfast one of the latest releases from Revolution Brewing. The Revolution Deep Woods series just don’t stop with the hits and this one is super tasty! It might be the middle of summer but a big stout like this works pretty well with these extreme hot days we’re been having in Chicago. Although the summer is quickly gonna be coming to a close both Brad and Nik are doing their best to make it to aa many...
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August 10, 2023 14:22On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White open a can Dread & Breakfast one of the latest releases from Revolution Brewing. The Revolution Deep Woods series just don’t stop with the hits and this one is super tasty! It might be the middle of summer but a big stout like this works pretty well with these extreme hot days we’re been having in Chicago. Although the summer is quickly gonna be coming to a close both Brad and Nik are doing their best to make it to aa many...
Chicago Beer Pass: You Got That Deep Woods?
August 01, 2023 03:04 - 54.6 MBWelcome 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 crack open cans of Bangarang. This is the first ever collaboration between Alarmist Brewing and Sketchbook Brewing. Bangarang is hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Hallertau Blanc and Simcoe to draw out white wine and citrus flavors. This dry IPA clocks in at 5.5% ABV for some serious summer crushing. As the guys knock back...
Chicago Beer Pass: Where's The Burger?
July 22, 2023 04:06 - 55.2 MBWelcome 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 Nik White crack open a few cans from Azadi brewing, a crew coming out of Pilot Project. As the guys knock back these cans they talk an awful lot about burgers instead of beer as Brad gives a run down of his four stops in the western suburbs. Be on the look out for the next episode coming soon where the guys share t...
Chicago Beer Pass: One Hoppy Doji
July 15, 2023 04:21 - 50.7 MBWelcome 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 cans of Doji from Old Irving Brewing. The last week Brad was out of town on vacation sipping piña coladas on the beach so he didn’t visit any local breweries but Nik got out to a few. Nik managed to check out Kishwaukee Brewing and Tighthead Brewing. Kishwaukee recently won a medal for their Brown Al...
Chicago Beer Pass: WGN
July 01, 2023 02:22 - 62.8 MBWelcome 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 of Chicago’s Very Own WGN by Metropolitan Brewing. This was a beer the guys somehow missed last year when it was first released so it’s nice to see it back in cans. As the guys crush a few cans of this perfect beer for summer they talk about Orkney, Sox Park, Oath Day, and an Illinois Golf Outing...
Chicago Beer Pass: 2 Percent
June 12, 2023 15:58 - 51.3 MBWelcome 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 a crazy low ABV beer from Off Color Brewing. Beerathon from Off Color Brewing is a 2.6% ABV beer that has salt and a complex blend of watermelon rind wafting from the slightly pink-hued ale. This is a great beer to have at lunch or even just hanging out in the sun; refreshing and salt helps with rehydrat...
Chicago Beer Pass: Italian Ice Season
June 03, 2023 03:17 - 70.7 MBWelcome 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 really fun beer from Hopewell Brewing. This citrus lager was brewer to resemble a Lemon Italian Ice, a lightly tart Lager fruited with Meyer lemon… such a fun drink! Now with Illinois Craft Beer Week behind us, the guys recap a couple events that took place last week including Beer Under Glass and...
Chicago Beer Pass: Ready For Beer Under Glass
May 26, 2023 14:54 - 69.8 MBWelcome 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 re...
Chicago Beer Pass: Hoppy Wit
May 23, 2023 13:01 - 55.9 MBWelcome 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!
Chicago Beer Pass: Suburbs Suburbs Suburbs
May 09, 2023 03:20 - 57.3 MBWelcome 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...
Chicago Beer Pass: 420 At BubbleHouse Brewing
May 05, 2023 03:22 - 65.3 MBWelcome 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 abou...
Chicago Beer Pass: Double Pils Time
April 22, 2023 03:26 - 68.3 MBWelcome 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...
Chicago Beer Pass: Feel That Summer Breeze
April 19, 2023 02:28 - 73.8 MBWelcome 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 happenin...
Chicago Beer Pass: Opening Day
April 05, 2023 02:37 - 56.1 MBWelcome 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....
Chicago Beer Pass: Flip Flip
March 25, 2023 03:08 - 72.9 MBWelcome 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...
Chicago Beer Pass: Happy St Patrick's Day!
March 17, 2023 14:29 - 80.9 MBWelcome 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...
Chicago Beer Pass: Black Pilsner
March 16, 2023 23:53 - 77.6 MBWelcome 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 ...
Chicago Beer Pass: Two Hound Red Brewing
March 15, 2023 14:50 - 47.1 MBWelcome 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...
Chicago Beer Pass: What Batch?
March 01, 2023 04:33 - 56.6 MBWelcome 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 sub...
Chicago Beer Pass: Pillow Soft
February 16, 2023 05:02 - 56.6 MBWelcome 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 fina...
Chicago Beer Pass: Hazy Hazy Hazy
February 11, 2023 04:34 - 43.2 MBWelcome 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 so...
Chicago Beer Pass: One Month Down
February 03, 2023 23:40 - 46.5 MBWelcome 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 even...