Chicago Beer Pass

Brad Chmielewski & Nik White
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Chicago Beer Pass is your ticket to the craft beer events happening in and around Chicago. Hosts Brad Chmielewski & Nik White do their best to keep you informed about what’s happened and is happening in the Chicago craft beer scene.

  1. 09/24/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: Pumpkin Spice

    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 beer that I don’t think you’d really see either of them drinking, the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Pipeworks Brewing. This beer is an oat ale with pumpkin puree, coffee, milk sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin spices. It was surprisingly good and not overly sweet, but yeah, if you like PSLs, this is a beer for you. As the guys slide into fall, Nik shares his Kolosh adventure he recently went on, and Brad talks about his trip to the SOX game and Marz Community Brewing. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (65.2 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

  2. 09/22/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: Fall into Oktoberfest

    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 getting into the Oktoberfest beers! Honestly, it still feels relatively early to bust out the steins since it’s still 80 degrees in Chicago, but the guys do what they need to do. Kicking off the season, they open a couple cans of Oktoberfest from Bubblehouse Brewing. Brad recently stopped there and couldn’t resist picking up these cans. Brad and Nik also decided to open a can of Deep Woods from Revolution to pair with the malty Oktoberfest. Prost! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (61.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

  3. 08/18/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: So Common

    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 a new beer from Old Irving, their Kentucky Common called Long Forgotten. Old Irving says this is one of only two or three beer styles considered indigenous to the United States, which was an unknown fact to the guys. As the guys crush a couple of these cans, they talk about a few stops they have made and go over the latest Goose Island Bourbon County Stouts hitting the market in a few months. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (48.2 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

  4. 07/25/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: Struck Gold

    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 in full-on summer mode with a Mexican-Style Lager from the fine folks at Goldfinger. Although this may not have been the best beer the guys have had from Goldfinger, it was great to try something else from them. As the guys crush a couple 16 oz cans, they go over a few stops they made, including them both hitting up Suncatcher Brewing. Honestly, if you’re looking for a killer spot with a fantastic patio for the summer, you can’t go wrong with Suncatcher. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (57.1 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

  5. 06/30/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: The Slow Melt

    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 back after taking a little break… though don’t worry, there was still plenty of drinking during that time. They kick things off with cans of Half Acre’s Slow Melt, which is simply fantastic! As they crush a few, they recap stops around the city and suburbs, including Maplewood Brewing, Goose Island, Crust, Bubblehouse, Skeleton Key Brewing, and more. The guys should be back with another episode soon, so be sure to subscribe and stay updated. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (61.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

  6. 06/19/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: Sub4

    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 easing into the summer with a lighter show and some fresh local brews. They crack open Sub4, a hazy DIPA from Blind Corner Brewery that Brad picked up during a recent visit to Naperville. While Solemn Oath Brewery was just steps away, this stop was all about Blind Corner. As they sip this easy-drinking double IPA, the guys chat about a few other beer stops and share their excitement for the return of warm weather… finally. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (55.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

  7. 06/13/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: A Dry Irish Horse

    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 playing catch-up. With summer’s arrival, you can expect more episodes coming your way. For this one, the guys found a leftover from Brad’s St. Patrick’s Day party: Story Horse, an Irish-style stout from More Brewing. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (51.1 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

  8. 06/10/2025

    Chicago Beer Pass: Irish Red And BCS

    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 still have some Irish Red Ales that they are drinking to clear out of the fridge. Although St. Patrick’s Day is long gone you can’t go wrong with one of these beers, especially this one from Hailstorm Brewing. As the guys knock back a couple of cans they also have a bottle of 2017 Bourbon County Stout. It is surprising how good this pairing is, these beers go well together. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (61.9 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify

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Chicago Beer Pass is your ticket to the craft beer events happening in and around Chicago. Hosts Brad Chmielewski & Nik White do their best to keep you informed about what’s happened and is happening in the Chicago craft beer scene.

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  • Creator
    Brad Chmielewski & Nik White
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chicago Beer Pass
  • Show Website
    Chicago Beer Pass