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On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, the time has finally arrived for the Oktoberfest throwdown! Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are joined by their buddy Sergio Salgado to tackle this epic lineup of Oktoberfest beers. Luckily Sergio was able to join the guys because this was really too many beers for two people to tackle. With this years lineup being even bigger than last years, it seems like every brewery is now doing an Oktoberfest. You'll have to watch or listen to the episode to see who was at the top and bottom but there were some big surprises this time around.

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Chicago Beer Pass: Oktoberfest Throwdown

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 couple cans from Burning Bush. Although we are deep in the cold zone with this weather, a golden ale can really hit the spot. As the guys knock back these beers they talk about the price changes at Other Half, visits to Old Irving Brewing and a wrestling event happening at Revolution Brewing.

Chicago Beer Pass: Drop The Prices

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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.

Chicago Beer Pass: Bone Bone Bone

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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.

Chicago Beer Pass: Mildly Irish

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On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White with Cinco De Mayo in their sights they open up Taco Fest, a Mexican-Style Lager from Ravinia Brewing. As the guys knock back a couple of these bright pink cans they wonder if there has been any update on the naming rights of Ravinia Brewing. The guys also talk about a few of the stops they have made recently and talk about Revolution Brewing's latest Deep Woods release.

Chicago Beer Pass: Need A Taco

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On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White crack open cans of Boss Berry. No, Boss Berry isn't the newest Deep Woods beer. Boss Berry is a fruited sour from the good folks at Goose Island. This fruited sour hits just right for the summertime, and it also looks lovely in the glass with its bright red hue. As the guys knock back a couple of these, they talk about a few stops they made in the burbs and the closing of Lagunitas Brewing here in Chicago.

Chicago Beer Pass: The Boss Berry

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On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White are tempting to beat the heat with a lime lager. Cold Crispy Lime by Pipeworks Brewing is an American Light Lager at 4.9%, just what you want for a day at the beach or next to the pool. As the guys crush a few cans, they talk about how they wish Pipeworks had some sort of tap room or place just to buy beer straight from them. Without having that on-premise sale, they often fly under the radar for the guys, and they wonder if many new beer drinks know much about them.

Chicago Beer Pass: More Lime

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On this episode of Chicago Beer Pass, Brad Chmielewski and Nik White switch it up and decide to skip the beer this time. The guys instead reach for a mixed 4-pack of hard ciders from ERIS Brewery and Cider House. The beer selection is often limited when you go for a bite at Eris, but you can always count on some top-notch ciders. As the guys make it through this variety pack, they discuss recent trips and stops in the Chicagoland suburbs.

Chicago Beer Pass: We Got Cider

Chicago Beer Pass: RIP Temperance

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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.

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