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 449.mp3">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 448.mp3">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 447.mp3">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 446.mp3">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 445.mp3">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 444.mp3">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 443.mp3">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 442.mp3">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 441.mp3">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 440.mp3">MP3 (45.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!