19 episodes

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.

Chicago Beer Pass Brad Chmielewski & Nik White

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    • 4.5 • 14 Ratings

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.

    Chicago Beer Pass: Over The Haze

    Chicago Beer Pass: Over The Haze

    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 these delicious purple cans of Overhaze from Marz Community Brewing Co. As the guys knock back a few cans they talk about how good beer has gotten in Illinois and what it might be they are chasing at this moment. With new breweries opening to replace the closed ones, it seems there is no shortage of people excited in the beer world and looking to see what might be next.  Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (69 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

    Chicago Beer Pass: Leprechaun Trap

    Chicago Beer Pass: Leprechaun Trap

    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 full on St. Patrick’s Day on this episode. To get these green festivities going they have a Clurichaun Trap, an Irish Stout from Illuminated Brew Works. First this beer was great and second the guys learned what a Clurichaun is… who says you can’t learn anything from drinking? As the guys knock back a can or two, they talk about Horse Thief Hollow, Midwest Coast Brewing, and how Short Fuse Brewing were the ones that picked up the IP from Metropolitan Brewing. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (56.8 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

    Chicago Beer Pass: Mildly Irish

    Chicago Beer Pass: Mildly Irish

    Chicago Beer Pass: Mildly Irish 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 ready for St. Patrick’s Day! Kicking things off, the guys open some cans of Lake Effect 5th Provence Irish Mild Red Ale. It’s been a while since the two of them opened up anything from Lake Effect Brewing Company so it’s really nice to see what they have been up to. As winter disappears it’s always an interesting time for beer in the city. Festival season is starting to kick off and we’ll get the bikes out soon and hit up a few breweries. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (59.5 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

    Chicago Beer Pass: Bone Bone Bone

    Chicago Beer Pass: Bone Bone Bone

    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 hazy double IPA from the Sauganash brewery, Alarmist. Bone Bone Bone… is the first time in a while that the guys have reached for this style, and it didn’t disappoint. It was just a few episodes ago that the guys tried the Alarmist and Solemn Oath collaboration. Bone Bone Bone is another collaboration, this time with Hidden Hand. As Brad and Nik crush a few cans, they get excited for St. Patrick’s Day coming up, but they also dive into the trend of THC waters that seem to be hitting the market and who might be the audience for this beverage. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (62.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

    Chicago Beer Pass: IPA Snacks

    Chicago Beer Pass: IPA Snacks

    Chicago Beer Pass: IPA Snacks 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 little IPA Snack to usher in what they hope is Spring and not Chicago’s “false Spring”. Brad picked up these cans of Raptor Snacks from District Brew Yards and felt like it was just what they needed: a classic IPA. This beer doesn’t disappoint and is a good reminder of the tasty beer coming out of District Brew Yards all the time. As the guys crush a few cans, Nik shares a little about his recent trip to Cider Summit. Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (36.3 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

    Chicago Beer Pass: Beer For A Penny

    Chicago Beer Pass: Beer For A Penny

    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 crack open cans of Pennies from Prague, a Czech Dark Lager from the folks at BuckleDown Brewing. Brad made a quick little trip out that way and stopped at BuckleDown Brewing and Milk Money; both excellent spots. Nik also shares a bit about his trip out west where he got to enjoy some Russian River. Be sure to keep an eye out for the next episode where Nik lets everyone know about how he liked Cider Summit. With the weather changing and events picking up it feels like summer is coming fast! Having issues listening to the audio? Try the MP3 (56.2 MB) or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify.

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Bagel33h ,

Great resource for Chicago events

I’ve become a regular weekly listener to Chicago Beer Pass over the past year. I always learn about cool upcoming beer events I didn’t know about, but what I like most is how they also review events that they attended during the past week. No one can go to every beer event, so it’s awesome to hear with events were really good so I can make a mental note not to miss those events in the future. And I greatly appreciate that they keep their podcasts under 30 minutes on average. A great podcast for fans of beer in Chicago.

CraftBeerCompass ,

Great focus on the awesome Chicago craft beer scene!

Loved the first episode, guys! The 100% focus on events and beer releases in the greater Chicago area is awesome. Makes it even more necessary to make the drive from Milwaukee to Chicago for all the happenings. And, in the event that I can't make it, I can live vicariously through you! Cheers!

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