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Mark McDermott has been enjoying the fine union of grain, hops, yeast and water since sneaking Schmidt and Grain Belt at home. But it was only after being exposed to great craft beers at local brewpubs that he realized that beer can be more than a watery mood-altering substance. Now he seeks to justify his love of beer by writing about it, seeking out new, good craft beers, and by making his own. Email Mark

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Chicago area craft beer calendar, November 8 - 16

Friday, November 6th, 2009 · 1 comment

Sunday, November 8 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sours Collection New Belgium Dinner LUSH Wine and Spirits, 1257 South Halsted, Chicago, 312-738-1900 LUSH is...
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Celebrity beer news: George Wendt's book, Donnie Iris Light

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Amazing that it took 20 years to happen: George Wendt, known for his role as Norm Peterson on "Cheers," has co-authored a book on beer....
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Chicago area craft beer calendar, November 2-7

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Monday, November 2, 2009 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. World's Tallest Tailgate Mid-America Club, Aon Center, 200 E...
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Craft beer 101: What is Pumpkin beer?

Friday, October 30th, 2009

It's becoming as traditional as cartons of eggnog in the dairy case: Pumpkin beer for the holidays. Each year, pumpkin beers seem to get more...
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Best beer quote of the month!

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 · 1 comment

"We support our lousy local sports teams. Why not support our local brewing excellence?" — Lars...
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Beer styles 101: Oktoberfest beer

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 · 1 comment

We're running late with this article thanks to illness (those flu shots really work; two weeks after my shot, I got...
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Chicago area craft beer calendar, October 26-November 2

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Fall Brewers Dinner Rock Bottom Chicago, One West Grand Ave., Chicago (312) 755-9339 Only $35 (plus tax/grat). Rock Bottom...
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Chicago Area Craft Beer calendar, October 19-26

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Monday, October 19 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Bad Apple Beer Dinner The Bad Apple, 4300 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago (773) 360-8406 $50/person –...
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Chicago craft beer calendar, October 12-19 (Updated)

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Monday, October 12: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pheasant Run/Harvest Restaurant Oktoberfest Beer Dinner Pheasant Run/Harvest Restaurant, 4051 East Main St.,...
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Binny's buys Sam's Wines

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One of the worst-kept secrets in the Chicago retail scene was finally spilled. Thursday evening the Chicago Tribune broke the news that Binny's...
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