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November 3, 2023January 12, 2024 Chicago Beer Society CBS Events

The 46th Annual Fall Tasting & Dinner

Saturday December 2^nd 2023 | 4pm – 8pm

Church Street Brewing Company
1480 Industrial Drive #Unit C
Itasca, IL

Chicago Beer Society is proud to announce the winners of the 46th Annual Fall Tasting and Dinner as chosen by you!!

Third Place: #12) BubbleHouse Brewing Company – That Escalated Quickly – Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Second: #11) Revolution Brewing – Eugene – Robust Porter
First: #8) Metropolitan Brewing – Generator – Doppelbock

Many thanks to our friends at Church Street Brewing Company and their wonderful staff for hosting us as well as a massive thanks to all the volunteers that made it one of the smoothest running events. Fun was had by all.

Over 45 Years of Great Beer!

This year’s tasting will be our 46th — continuing it’s legacy as one of the oldest and longest running beer events in the country!

For the 2023 edition, we are planning a special evening with our friends at Church Street Brewing Company.

Attendees will participate in a blind tasting of over a dozen Chicagoland craft beers before voting on their favorites. This allows the specially procured beers to be judged strictly on their own merits. When the blind portion of the tasting ends, the beers will be revealed and will remain available for your continued enjoyment, so feel free to go back for repeated samples of all of your favorites!

Our menu for the evening features a variety of delicious options from the kitchen at Church Street:

APPETIZERS

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Pretzel Station

ENTREES & SIDES

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

BBQ Wings

Buffalo Wings

Pasta Salad

Potato Salad

Greek Salad

SWEETS:

Fresh Baked Cookies

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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

CBS Members may purchase up to 8 tickets at the discounted member rate.
Capacity is limited and we expect this event to sell out, so don’t hesitate – secure your spot ASAP!

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THE FINE PRINT:

21+ to attend. No children. No refunds
Ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass + all food and beer
Chicago Beer Society recommends using ride share or public transportation for all our events
Imbibe responsibly; anyone who is visibly intoxicated or causing problems for themselves, attendees, or event staff may be asked to leave

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 Chicago Beer Society CBS Events

2023 Bus Trip to Great Taste of the Midwest

Join Chicago Beer Society for a fun-filled day at the Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival in Madison, WI!

On Saturday August 12th we’ll be riding in style on a comfortable luxury coach bus. Departing at 9:30 am from our starting point, the Goose Island Clybourn Brewhouse (1800 N Clybourn Ave), our bus will safely deliver you to & from the festival at Olin Park in Madison, WI.

Each package includes a seat on the bus and your festival ticket ($70 value) so you won’t have to worry about purchasing one separately. This offer is open to CBS Members, guests, and friends! All are welcome, but space is limited so purchase a ticket now to secure your spot!

Once we arrive at the festival, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the best beers, meads, and ciders from hundreds of producers in every corner of the Midwest. There will also be delicious food vendors and live music to enjoy throughout the day.

Don’t miss out on this amazing event! Book your spot on the bus today!

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Bus will depart at 9:30AM exactly and will return around 9PM.
The bus waits for NO ONE. Wheels up at 9:30am, those not on board will be left behind.
No refunds.
Attendees must be 21 years or older.
Price includes festival ticket ($70) plus cost of the coach, tolls, and tip for the driver.
Tickets will be distributed on the bus just prior to arrival at the fest.
No smoking, no kegs, and no glass containers allowed on the bus.
Any carry-ons must fit below the seat.
Larger items will be stowed in the cargo hold and will only be accessible upon arrival.
Adult beverages and snacks will be permitted on the bus. Riders are responsible to clean up after themselves.
Please see the Great Taste website for list of permissible items.
This is a rain or shine event. Riders to the fest are encouraged to dress appropriately. There will be no access to the bus during the event.

May 16, 2023July 19, 2023 Chicago Beer Society CBS Events, General CBS News

HAZY DAYS 4

Chicago Beer Society presents…

Hazy Days 4
Saturday July 29th, 2023
1pm – 5pm

Space Stage Studios – Outdoor Courtyard
455 N Wolcott
Chicago, IL 60622

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Finally seeing some sunshine here in Chicago, so you know what that means… these warm, lazy days call for some cold, hazy brews!

This outdoor festival & competition features around 30 local producers pouring everything from modern hop bombs to traditionally unfiltered & cloudy styles to experimental offerings. Attendees will sample and vote for their favorites to crown the champions in four categories:

MODERN
hop-driven styles: DDH IPA/DIPA, NEIPA, Hazy Pale Ale, etc

CLASSIC
traditionally unfiltered / cloudy styles; zwickel, weizen, saison, etc

EXPERIMENTAL
wild, fruit-driven, barrel-aged, milkshake/smoothie, etc

HAZE-FREE
clear, clean, crisp beverages of any style

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BREWERIES:

18th Street
Around the Bend
Art History
Begyle
Brickstone
Church Street
Cruz Blanca
Dovetail
Duneyrr Fermenta Project
Dutchbag
Half Acre
Hubbard’s Cave
Ike & Oak
Illuminated Brew Works
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
Misbeehavin’ Meads
Moderne Dune
MORE Brewing
Noon Whistle
Old Irving Brewing
Ørkenoy
Penrose
Phase Three
Pipeworks
Revolution
Trail’s Edge
Twisted Hippo
Une Annee

FOOD:
– The Gilty Pig

MUSIC:
– DJ Intel
– Presto

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Tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no walk-ups or sales at the gate.

GET TIX ASAP to secure your spot —-> chibeer.org/hazy

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This is an outdoor rain or shine event – sales are final
Attendees must be 21 years or older. Please leave kiddos & doggos at home.
Admission includes souvenir tasting glass & samples from each brewery
Food available for purchase separately
Small bags/purses allowed, but may be subject to search
We recommend public transportation for all our events
Brewer participation may change due to circumstances beyond our control

February 23, 2023July 9, 2023 Chicago Beer Society CBS Event Recaps

BPSO XXIV – RECAP & WINNERS

On Saturday we welcomed around 300 of the most knowledgeable, dedicated beer enthusiasts in the area to crown the best beers, foods, and pairings around at the 24th annual Brewpub Shootout.

The quality on offer this year represented the most impressive spread we’ve had in many, many years and the tight results of the vote reflected that; everyone involved truly brought their “A game” and we can’t thank enough all of the brewers and chefs who made it possible.

Special thanks also go out to our devoted attendees, our hosts Metropolitan Brewing, and the CBS volunteers and board members who put in many hours of work to make this event so special once again.

With all that being said, here are the winners:

BEST PAIRING

Champion: Eris Brewery and Cider House

Favorite: Off Color Brewing / Qing Xiang Yuan Dumplings

Favorite: Flipside Brewing

BEST FOOD

Champion: BrickStone Brewery

Favorite: Half Acre Beer Company

Favorite: Revolution Brewing

BEST BEER

Champion: Off Color Brewing

Favorite: Double Clutch Brewery

Favorite: Flipside Brewing

February 7, 2023July 9, 2023 Chicago Beer Society CBS Events, General CBS News

24th Annual Brewpub Shootout // BPSO XXIV

Saturday February 18th, 2023 // 1pm – 5pm

Metropolitan Brewing

3057 N Rockwell S , Chicago, IL

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Come out and enjoy the best beers paired with the best food from Chicago-area brewpubs and microbreweries. Attendees will sample a wide variety of beers as well as each brewpub’s food items and vote for their favorite beer, food, and pairing. Winners will be announced at the end of the event and presented with their hard earned awards.

We are very excited to again partner up with our old friends at Metropolitan Brewing which offers a beautiful & unique space that provides for an amazing BPSO experience.

Current CBS members will be able to purchase tickets beginning at 10AM Central on Friday January 13th 2023 for $75.00 each. Use the the code or link you received via email to purchase tickets. If you have issues, please email info @ chibeer.org for fastest resolution

Individual members can purchase up to 2 tickets. Couples memberships can purchase up to 4 tickets. Your unique code can be used to purchase tickets one time only.

Non-members will be able to purchase any remaining tickets starting at 10AM Central on Friday January 20th 2023 for $85 each.

Come to support your favorite brewery/brewpub or discover a new favorite – either way, you get to taste the very best beer and food that Chicago has to offer.

PARTICIPATING BREWERIES:

SEE YOU THERE!

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– Ticket sales are final

– Attendees must be 21 years or older (no children, no pets)

– Admission includes all beer & food samples from each brewery/brewpub

– Brewery and chef participation is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control

– We recommend public transportation for all our events

– Visit our website for information: www.CHIBEER.org