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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
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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.

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

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45th Annual Fall Tasting & Dinner

Sunday December 4th 2022 | 4pm – 8pm

Double Clutch Brewing Company
2121 Ashland Avenue
Evanston, IL

This year’s tasting will be our 45th — one of the oldest and longest running beer events in the country!

For the 2022 edition, we are planning for a truly special evening at Double Clutch Brewing Company, who’ve just returned from the Great American Beer Festival carrying not only two medals, but also the title of Small Brewery of the Year!

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(cbs member pre-sale now live, general admission tix avail Friday 11/4/22 @ noon)

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 mouth-watering options from the talented kitchen team at Double Clutch:

APPETIZERS

  • House Salad
  • Humus Platter
  • Bruschetta
  • Charcuterie

ENTREES & SIDES

  • Beef Sliders
  • Amish Wings
  • Portabella Mushroom Sandwiches

SWEETS:

  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Mexican chocolate Cookie

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Capacity is limited and we expect this event to sell out, so don’t hesitate – secure your spot ASAP!

CBS Members may now purchase up to 4 tickets at the discounted member rate, and any remaining tickets will become available to the general public at noon on Friday November 4th.

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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
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Hazy Days 3

(video: Frank Osako)

Chicago Beer Society presents… Hazy Days 3

Saturday July 23rd, 2022 / 1pm – 5pm

Space Stage Studios (outdoor courtyard)
455 N Wolcott Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

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Everything from modern hop bombs to classic, traditionally unfiltered styles to boundary-pushing experimental offerings will be featured at this festival & competition where attendees will sample and vote for their favorites to crown champions in each of four categories:

  • Modern (hop-driven: DDH IPA/DIPA, NEIPA, Hazy Pale Ale, etc)
  • Classic (traditionally unfiltered / cloudy styles; zwickel, weizen, etc)
  • Experimental (wild, fruit-driven, barrel-aged, milkshake/smoothie, etc)
  • Haze-Free (clear, clean, crisp beverages of various styles)

Tickets available now at www.chibeer.org/HAZY

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BREWERIES:

FOOD:

MUSIC:

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  • This is an outdoor rain or shine event – sales are final
  • HYDRATION IS VITAL: you are welcome to bring outside containers for water, and we will also have shade structures and plenty of water available to help everyone stay safe in the heat
  • Attendees must be 21 years or older. Please leave kiddos & doggos at home.
  • Admission includes souvenir tasting glass & samples from each brewery
  • We recommend public transportation for all our events
  • Brewer participation may change due to circumstances beyond our control
  • Chicago Beer Society follows all local health protocols
photo credit: Frank Osako
photo credit: Frank Osako
photo credit: Frank Osako
photo credit: Frank Osako
photo credit: Frank Osako
photo credit: Frank Osako

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Beer Hall at Old irving Brewing
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44th Annual Fall Tasting & Dinner

Sunday November 21st, 2021
4pm – 8pm

Old Irving Brewing
4419 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL

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* CBS Members may purchase up to 4 tickets at the discounted member rate of $60. Any remaining tickets will become available to the general public at noon on Friday October 29th for $70 each.

This year’s tasting will be our 44th — making it one of the oldest and longest running beer events in the country! After the pandemic forced us to skip the 2020 tasting, we are back better than ever with a very special tasting that you will not want to miss!

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!

The event will take place in the Beer Hall at Old Irving Brewing, and our menu for the evening features an amazing assortment of mouth-watering options from the talented crew at Old Irving:

APPETIZERS

  • Soft Pretzel Sticks

Della Kölsch beer cheese dipping sauce, spicy honey mustard

  • Calaufel

crispy housemade cauliflower-falafel balls, vegan remoulade

  • Reuben Fritters

panko-crusted, house corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, horseradish 1000 island dipping sauce

  • Crunchy Pork Rinds

jalapeño-cheddar cheese spiced, Valentina hot sauce, ranch

ENTREES & SIDES

  • BBQ Brisket Sliders

pulled roasted beef brisket patty, mole BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickled Fresno peppers, brioche bun

  • Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken Sliders

crispy chicken thigh, Tokyo Hot sauce (Nashville Hot & Japanese spices), coleslaw, pickles, brioche bun

  • Beet Salad

roasted & pickled beets, goat cheese, ginger-honey & black pepper yogurt, grapefruit, avocado, candied sunflower seeds, frisee, watercress, honey beet vinaigrette

  • Crispy Garlic Fries

garlic, parsley, sea salt, garlic-vinegar aioli

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

cherry-Fresno glaze, goat cheese, pickled butternut squash, parsley, sesame seeds

SWEETS:

  • Key Lime Pie

graham cracker crust, lime crème, candied lime

  • Cannoli Chocolate Cheesecake

graham cracker crust, ricotta-cream cheese-chocolate-cinnamon ganache, raspberry whipped cream, chopped pistachios *Contains nuts

**Vegan / Vegetarian accommodations available upon request during checkout**

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  • 21+ to attend. No children. No refunds.
  • Ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, food, and beer.
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination (or negative test within 72 hours of the event) required.
  • Chicago Beer Society recommends using ride share or public transportation. Old Irving Brewing is located at 4419 W Montrose Ave – a 3 minute walk from the Montrose Blue Line stop, and is also on the 78 Montrose bus route .
  • Imbibe responsibly. Anyone who is visibly intoxicated and/or causing problems for themselves, attendees, or event staff may be asked to leave.
BUY TICKETS NOW!

* CBS Members may purchase up to 4 tickets at the discounted member rate of $60. Any remaining tickets will become available to the general public at noon on Friday October 29th for $70 each.