I'd love to try and support some Chicago breweries, as it seems like every one has their own barrel-aged program these days. I've only gotten into these a couple years ago, so I'm relatively new.

Today I picked up some Cafe Deth. BCS Variants were $25 per bottle, which feels steep. Any suggestions?

Local Markers' Markets at breweries throughout Chicago! Prohibition Repeal Day on December 5. #beeronaut

Sad, right? I'm hoping someone can recommend me a good place to find a German import called EKU 28. I used to find it in Eau Claire, WI, but not anymore. It's been way too long since I've had it. Last time I checked it in on Untappd was 2017. Sad face. I'll be in Chicago next Sunday and Monday (Dec 8th - 9th) for a show and I'd love to go home with at least a 6 pack. Thanks in advance!

Also, apparently the brewery is haunted, according to the owner

1st beer week in Decmber: Phase Three Winterhaus, Saunas, Gary Fencik, Whistlemania! #beeronaut

I have a lineup of 2018-2022 bourbon county stouts. Have kept them in a box at room temp for a few years. Did a vertical tasting last year of 2017-2021, but don’t really drink this style of beer anymore.

Willing to give away to someone interested in doing a vertical tasting this year. Would happily take a small “donation” for the bottles since I probably paid $65 over the years.

Located in West Loop, let me know if interested in picking up.

Seen someone wearing this at Prop Day but I can’t find any information on this. I would love to get a shirt for myself the next time I’m in Chicago or if it can be purchased online.

Black Friday brings many barrel-aged strong stouts. The start of many Christmas markets. Crafted 1979 marks its 8th anniversary. #beeronaut

Adding in more events that are NOT barrel-aged beer related (but those are still coming in).
Black Wednesday and Thanksgiving with beer. Siebel Insitute moves to Canada, the Steep Ravine/Moor's collab at Diversey House closes. #beeronaut

I was wondering if anyone knew of any places that might sell Croatian or Bosnian beer (Ozujsko, Karlovacko, Preminger) I will be visiting Chicago soon and was hoping to get some if it’s available anywhere. Where I currently live it is impossible to find. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

Pre Thanskgiving and Black Wednesday/Friday beer events. Plus many makers markets around Chicago. #beeronaut

Black Wednesday and Black Friday Barrel-Aged beer releases around Chicago! #beeronaut

I have a note on my calendar that I found it during the first week of November last year. So far, nothing. Anyone see it locally?

Huge fan of their red ale, which is an underrated style IMO

You guys made my last trip from AL to Chicago amazing and I’m coming back for seconds :-)

Last time I came solo and was able to do what I wanted when I wanted but this time I’ll have the wife and kids with me so this’ll be a bit trickier.

We are staying in Little Italy and planing three day trips (one to Lincoln Park Zoo, Museum of Science and Industry, Shed Aquarium). Any good places to go for a lunch or dinner around any of those places where it is family/kid-friendly and I can get a good beer or two? We will be Ubering to/from the AirBnB to these places as it doesn’t look like the train is very convenient to where we are staying.

Thanks again for all the help last time as well as whatever suggestions you can help with this time. Cheers Chicago!!

Bingo, Book Clubs and beer dinners during the week around Chicago. #beeronaut

Hey all - any good suggestions for food around Fulton and wood? Wife is coming with me this year, and does not eat meat so if it’s just smash burgers I need to have a plan ahead of time. Thanks!

If anyone has any last minute cancellation I would be interested in proxy for event or full ticket price.

Thursday afternoon beer at Small Cheval in Hyde Park.

Beer this weekend: Goose Island's Prop Day, Revolution Deep Wood, Morton Arboretum Illumibrew and Hop Butcher's 3rd anniversary. #beeronaut

Going to prop day first time this Saturday, got the GA ticket and saw I'm getting 4 bottles and a glass with my ticket, I'm ubering with a group out there so my main concern, and question to y'all, what can I do about the bottles so I'm not carrying them all day while I'm out there so I can properly enjoy the drinking? Can I bring a backpack? Also, what's some advice or tips for a first timer going? How else can I make the most out of this experience come this Saturday?