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Since we last chatted, we celebrated 10 years of Soothsayer Hot Sauce and Steph went to Japan for her honeymoon. Listen in to hear about Soothsayer's birthday party, record shopping in Japan, going to a concert in Japan, and all the food and cocktails Steph tried. Don't forget to grab your Beer Under Glass tickets for Illinois Craft Beer Week and come hang out with us with fantastic craft beers from all over the state!
Quick beer show before Illinois Craft Beer Week. I'll have Two Iconic Illinois Beers in Daisy Cutter from Half Acre and Beezer from Old Irving! A ton of news and things to check out as well! Illinois Craft Beer Week Half Acre Old Irving OddPods Media Mindy's Beer Gear RadCraft
Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about Republic First Bank shutting its doors on Friday, and a new study that shows first-time homebuyers must earn $120,000 to afford the average house. Segment 2: Lucy Brennan, Director, Founder's Team, P33, joins John to talk about the new season of TechRise, […]
Ray Stout, Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the kick off Illinois Craft Beer Week at the 14th annual Beer Under Glass Friday, May 3rd, at Union Station. Roy also discusses the dynamic of Illinois’ craft beer scene. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Illinois Craft Beer Week 2024 runs this year from May 3rd through the 10th. The week will begin with the always outstanding Beer Under Glass held this year at Union Station in Chicago. Other events during the week will be the Summer Passport, a really cool pint glass for 2024, and much more. Joining me this week is the Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Ray Stout.Beer Under Glass TicketsOddPods MediaPromo: Grab 'Em In The Brisket
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 have themselves a really fun beer from Hopewell Brewing. This citrus lager was brewer to resemble a Lemon Italian Ice, a lightly tart Lager fruited with Meyer lemon… such a fun drink!Now with Illinois Craft Beer Week behind us, the guys recap a couple events that took place last week including Beer Under Glass and Mayfestiversary. The guys have a handful of news they heard from Beer Under Glass as well as some stand out beers that might be worth looking for if you’re on a hunt this Sumer for something new. Nik also shares a bit about his adventure to Miskatonic Brewing Company. Finally, the guys wrap things up with a bit of news including a couple new breweries opening in Chicago. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (74.1MB) 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 have themselves a mixed six-pack to celebrate Illinois Craft Beer Week. Hopefully everyone has taken the week to explore a few new places or at least visit some old favorites. As the guys crack open a few local beers they talk about Brad’s trip to Montana and Nik’s trip to Indiana for Dark Lord Day. The guys are recording this one day before Beer Under Glass which closes out Illinois Craft Beer Week, so if you are looking for something to do on this long weekend, grab a ticket and head to Union Station. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (73.2MB) 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 have cans from Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora. As the guys knock these back they talk about a few stops around the city and get into events happening during Illinois Craft Beer Week which is May 19-26, 2023.Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (58.6MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!
What's the deal with those big Schlitz globes on the sides of buildings around the city? Have a listen and find out!Chicago History Trivia Night - Beer, Booze, and Bars-Themed Trivia for Illinois Craft Beer Week at Begyle Brewing - https://www.facebook.com/events/3385871768397584Spectacular Failures Podcast - Schlitz Goes Bad, Then Worsehttps://www.spectacularfailures.org/episode/2019/07/01/schlitz-beer-goes-bad-then-worseShow your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Anything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.BOOKS:Beer: A History of Brewing in Chicago by Bob Skilnickhttps://amzn.to/3BHJlJTFlavor of Wisconsin, The: An Informal History of Food and Eating in the Badger State by Harva Hachten, Terese Allenhttps://amzn.to/3IsUkdRBeer Lover's Chicago: Best Breweries, Brewpubs and Beer Bars by Karl Klockarshttps://amzn.to/40qd9G2Chicago Beer: A History of Brewing, Public Drinking, and the Corner Bar by June Skinner Sawyershttps://amzn.to/3JXxpt1Try Amazon Kindle Unlimited for FREE here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjksSupport the showHistory Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show
We're kicking off Illinois Craft Beer Week with Flossmoor Station Brewing Company as they roll out a new beer nearly every day. Learn a bit about milkshake IPA's, bourbon stouts & the scenic gem along the train tracks from brewmaster Ryan Czaja. We also get the summer plans of Palos Heights from Lauren Koszola while checking out their Farmer's Market. And the Knights of Columbus want your local south side blood in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by Family Waterproofing Solutions! Recorded at a 9-foot homemade oak bar in a basement on the South Side of Chicago. Let's talk food, drink, concerts, events and local news. Pull up a stool and have a drink with Chris, Bill, Mike, and a cast of Southsiders! Call us at 708-459-8406 anytime and leave a message anytime! Subscribe today everywhere podcasts can be found and always at SouthSidePod.com!
This week we're joined by Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Executive Director Ray Stout to discuss this year's Beer Under Glass at Union Station and all things Illinois Craft Beer week (May 19-26). https://www.illinoisbeer.org/icbw.html Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
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 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 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 a Blonde Ale from Half Acre Beer Co. and it’s everything you want from a summer beer. As the guys crush this 4-pack they talk about Beer Under Glass at Union Station and what Illinois Craft Beer Week looked like as it came and went. Brad and Nik have always treated every week like craft beer week so not a lot will change for them. The guys also talk about the passing of Johnathan Cutler and what an amazing legacy he leaves behind in Chicago. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 65.52MB) 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 from Black Lung Brewing they picked up on their recently trip to the brewery. Be on the lookout for that on-location episode coming soon! As the guys sip on this hazy they chat about the recent interview and get excited for Illinois Craft Beer Week. For Brad & Nik almost every week is Craft Beer Week but it’s really cool to see the different events and releases that breweries do to celebrate the week.Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 45.3MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!
This week we recap our trip to Beer Under Glass at Union Station as well as all the events happening this week for Illinois Craft Beer Week 2022. https://www.illinoisbeer.org/icbw.html Theme music provided by Myke Kelli (@mykekelli) Outro music and brewk music provided by @FluidMinds Check out all our episodes at www.themaltinghour.com
This week, we're not just talking about one brewery. How about over a hundred of 'em? Today marks the beginning of Illinois Craft Beer Week, and there are so many cool events happening for YOU ... kicking off with the #BeerUnderGlass fundraiser at the Great Hall inside Union Station tonight! Take a listen >>>
This week I talked to Ray Stout the Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild all about Illinois Craft Beer Week! We talked about Beer Under Glass to everything else happening May 13-20. I also had as the Beer In Front 1899 Blonde ale from Pollyanna. Illinois Craft Beer Week Pollyanna Brewing
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 another big beer from Goose Island. This time the guys have a 8.5% ABV Imperial IPA called Devil Baby. As the guys knock back one of these they talk about trips to Mikerphone Brewing and Burning Bush. Brad and Nik also start to get excited that Illinois Craft Beer Week kicks off May 13 with Beer Under Glass. Beer Under Glass (“BUG”) will again serve as the ceremonial start to Illinois Craft Beer Week 2022 on May 13th. However, one difference will be its new location this year at Chicago's Union Station. Cheers! Hope everyone is excited for ICBW which is only a month away!Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (54.9MB) or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes!
Once we accepted the cancellation of beer fests for the foreseeable future, we knew we had a hole to fill. A farmhouse hole. So, we do our best to recreate one of our favorite annual events - our annual Illinois Craft Beer Week event, Saisonathon - by drinking a wide array of saisons from the comfort of our own homes. There are eight wildly different saisons - six from local breweries - that require us to seek a little off-mic assist from our wives. But mainly, we sing our sweet praises of the style we adore so much, and one of us even takes a full-on saison shower. We also talk about the persistence of GIFs, implement the Malort color scale, wish for regrettable saison flavors, visit the coaster whisperer, and get started on that “life of a beer podcaster” screenplay. It’s Saisonathon 2020 - and you are invited. Beers Reviewed Off Color Brewing - Marañón Predator (Saison with yeast isolated from a rare form of cacao) Vennture Brew Co. - Vennture To the Farm (Brett saison w/ rye) Keeping Together - Thoughts Without A Thinker (Mixed culture saison w/ Earl Grey tea, orange juice and zest, and saffron) Is/Was Brewing - Maestro Marcelino (Saison w/ roasted agave) Lo Rez Brewing - Bière De Miel (Saison w/ honey) Cruz Blanca Brewery - Paloma (Grapefruit saison) Allagash Brewing Company - Cascara Saison (Saison w/ cascara berries) Afterthought Brewing Company - Saison Auran: Key Lime Gin Barrel-Aged (Saison aged in gin barrels w/orange juice and zest, rose hips, and key line juice)
For the third straight year - and our first at Forbidden Root - we celebrated Illinois Craft Beer Week by bringing together some of the area’s best saisons and saison brewers. On this episode recorded (mostly) live at Forbidden Root, we sample a wide variety of the style with some of our best friends in beer. There’s a lot of great technical talk for saison nerds, but we also explore the Power of Oak, new shower curtain smells, an odd revelation about Minecraft, and ghost pigs. Also, Randy Mosher takes us to style school as he discusses the beauty of saison, finding synergy in unusual ingredients, and what the hell a kvass and a kuit beer are. Segments 00:07:57-00:26:48 - Mike Thorpe (Afterthought Brewing) & Jacob Sembrano (Cruz Blanca Brewery) tasting Afterthought’s Batch 100 and Cruz Blanca’s Todo Uno 00:26:53-00:40:41 - Adam Cieslak and Adam Smith (Maplewood Brewing) tasting Maplewood’s Cool August Moon and Transient’s O’tay 00:40:50-00:59:03 - Randy Mosher (Forbidden Root) tasting Forbidden Root’s Urban Farmstead II and Middle Brow’s May 4th, 2019 00:59:08-01:11:52 - Kevin Lilly (Lo Rez Brewing) and Brian Taylor (Whiner Beer Co.) tasting Lo Rez’s Voxel and Whiner’s Bumbo
Illinois Craft Beer Week begins May 10! Owner/Head Brewer of Mikerphone Brewing Mike Pallen and Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Danielle D’Alessandrio joins Brian Noonan in the studio to talk about some of the events and the economic impact of craft beer. If you haven’t already bought your tickets, then you are […]
It’s that magical time of year again where the warm weather and budding flowers necessitate the enjoyment of saisons - and it’s also when we have our annual Saisonathon event during Illinois Craft Beer Week on Tuesday, May 14th at Forbidden Root! Outside of a few other shameless plugs for the event, this show is one we’ve always wanted to do. We take seven saisons, mostly representing more “classic” interpretations, and we review and rank them in a blind tasting. As usual with our blind shows, the results are a total surprise, and our guessing abilities are....limited. We also talk about Spring Break Craig’s wardrobe, Big League Chew, ultimate buffet pairings, That Beer Craig Had In Germany, and Saison Detectives. (Pssst….go to that thing we mentioned.) Saison Reviewed Blindly (in order of appearance) Brasserie Dupont - Saison Dupont Brasserie St. Fuellien - Saison Funkwerks - Saison Off Color Brewing - Apex Predator Allagash Brewing Company - Saison Boulevard Brewing Co. - Tank 7 Forbidden Root - Saison
Few styles are as satisfying as a perfectly executed saison. It’s no wonder that the devotees of this heterogeneous style are as passionate as they are, passing on the latest fad IPA to reach for some stubby green bottle with the hard-to-pronounce Belgian name. This show is dedicated to saisons of much variation, and we’re joined by saison lover and brewer Mike Thorpe of Afterthought Brewing in Lombard. Though Mike’s mixed culture and oak-aged saisons are being made in extremely limited volume, the beer is already approaching expert levels of refinement. For this show, we drink seven distinct saisons or farmhouse ales from all over to experience the variations in the style while Mike gets technical about the process. There’s a lot about Afterthought, but we also just luxuriate in the wonders of saison and what makes it different than just about any style. Also, there’s a huge development in the Craig Eating Celery Saga that you won’t want to miss. And if you truly love saisons, check out our Illinois Craft Beer Week event, Saisonathon, at Pub Royale on Monday, May 21st. More details here: bit.ly/Saisonathon2018 Beers Tasted Brasserie de la Senne - Taras Boulba Blackberry Farm Brewery - Classic Saison Jester King Brewery - Le Petit Prince Afterthought Brewing Company - Saison Meer: Lilac Brasserie Fantôme - Fantôme (Saison) Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales - L’épouvantail Noir Brouwerij De Ranke - XX-Bitter