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Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, July 9-11
today at 11:47 pm
It’s entirely possible I may be missing a few more events, as I try to push more of them into these articles, and to prepare for upcoming vacations. I’m expecting that as I find out about events after the publication date of these updates (Wednesday for the weekend calendars, Saturday for the Mon-Thu), I can encourage you to keep checking my sort-of Beeronaut Calendar App.
Friday, July 9
7:00 – 9:00 pm • Trivia Night
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 Map
Are you tired of sitting at home answering every question correct on Jeopardy with nothing to show for it?
Join Heather with Baig of Tricks Entertainment at Miskatonic Brewing Co. for two full hours of general knowledge trivia, including awesome themed bonus rounds and everyone’s favorite – the music round!
While we’re testing your wit, Miskatonic will keep you fueled up with their fantastic selection of craft brews!
Trivia is always free to play, but we’re not just playing for fun – the top teams each night take home some awesome prizes!
**Please follow ALL Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions put in place by the venue, and here are a few extra tips:
1) Please bring your own pen/pencil. Our host will have pencils just in case, but it would be best to use your own for everyone’s safety & comfort.
2) The questions will be read by your host over our PA system, but may not be displayed on a screen if one is not easily available.
3) Any and all rules/restrictions are subject to change.
Flossmoor Station’s 25th Anniversary
Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor, IL (708) 957-BREW Map
We’re celebrating our 25th Anniversary at the Station – and in the Craft Beer Garden – all weekend long from Friday, July 9 through Sunday, July 11! The event will highlight the Station’s 25 years in the community with some 90s nostalgia, including menu favorites, signature craft beer, music, raffles, giveaways and more!
On Friday we will be releasing a 25th Anniversary B.A. Wooden Hell Barleywine! This special edition 2021 Wooden Hell was aged for 25 months in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels. We’ll be tapping and releasing bottles of it when we open that day to kick off the anniversary weekend!
We’ll also have a limited release of Wooden Hell 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 bottles. Plan to stop by the Station early to add them all to your collection!
We’ll be releasing our The Hidden Gem Kölsch! This beer was brewed in honor of Flossmoor and The Hidden Gem Half Marathon. We’re so excited for its return!
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Iron&Glass Hop Butcher Pickups
Iron&Glass, 632 S. Weber Rd., Romeoville, IL (815) 782-5559 Map
& Iron&Glass Minooka, 104 Ridge Rd., Minooka, IL (815) 255-2114 Map
It’s time to get those Hop Butcher for the World orders in – pick up on Friday 7/9
Old School Hawaii Vibes: Citra & Strata-hopped Double Milkshake India Pale Ale Brewed With Pineapple, Coconut & Vanilla
Unwind Your Mind: 2017 Can Can Awards Gold Medal Winner (Imperial India Pale Ale Category). Mosaic, Motueka & El Dorado-hopped Double India Pale Ale
Order at
Romeoville: ironglasstap.shopsettings.com
Minooka: ironglasstapminooka.shopsettings.com
12:00 – 5:00 pm • Sunday Fun Day
The Beer and Now, 2801 Ogden Ave., Ste 7, Lisle, IL (630) 946-6660 Map
Every Sunday stop by for $1 off all draft beers!
2:00 – 5:00 pm • Dry City Friday Tapping
Dry City Brew Works, 120B N. Main St., Wheaton, IL (630) 456-4787 Map
Tapping Light as the Breeze. Music from the Good Combo Jazz Trio, 6-9 pm.
3:00 – 8:00 pm • Food Truck Friday w/ Lil’ Deb’s
Werk Force Brewing, 14903 S. Center St., Plainfield, IL 815-531-5557 Map
Lil’ Deb’s Express Eats will be with us this Friday! Come on down for hot dogs, polish sausages and more! We’ll keep the beer cold for you!
4:00 – 7:00 pm • BBQ & Dovetail
The Beer Cellar, 488 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 630-315-5060 Map
Friday is shaping up to be the greatest day in history. Not only is the weather scheduled to be perfect, but we have two amazing popups Friday July 9th from 4-7! Steamboat BBQ will be here serving Chopped Brisket Sandwiches, Pulled Pork Sandwiches and their World Famous Brisket Smash Burgers! We’ve teamed up with Dovetail Brewery to bring you 6 Lambics! We will have the following Lambic on draft: Cherry, Raspberry, Plum, Peach, Strawberry, Blueberry! We will also have Helles and Kölsch to wash down your tums with!
4:00 – 8:00 pm • BBQ Benefit Pop Up
Goldfinger Brewing Co., 513 Rogers St., Downers Grove, IL (630) 541-9728 Map
Chuckheads, it’s time for another BBQ Pop Up Stop! Chuck’s Cafe Darien was supposed to be setting up shop at Skeleton Key on this date but due to the horrific storms, Goldfinger has stepped up and we’re setting up shop for the night there!
We want to continue to give back to SKB and all cash sales that Chuck’s rings in from 4-8p this evening will go directly back to SKB & it’s amazing staff!
We’re bringing our killer $6 Menu w/ us so be sure to swing on by & visit us for some great local brews & BBQ!
4:00 – 8:00 pm • Happy Lobster Truck
Solemn Oath Brewery, 1661 Quincy Ave. #179, Naperville IL (630) 995-3062 Map
Three words. LOB IS LAW. Alright so maybe one of them is an abbreviated word, but we’ve been saying it long enough for most SOBs to know what that means. For the uninitiated, we’ll simply say that Happy Lobster Truck doesn’t miss and you don’t want to miss it.
Pre-order only for Friday seafood feasting in the Solemn Springs Community Oasis or take-home lobster roll kits for the whole fam. Either way you shake it, it’ll shake up your taste buds.
4:00 – 8:00 pm • Biker Dude Burgers at Mikerphone Brewing!
Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL Map
Smashburger Friday! Stop by for a burger or two on Friday July 9th.
Biker Dude Burgers will be serving from 4p-sellout. Get here early to make sure you get one! No reservations required, plenty of seating options.
4:30 – 8:00 pm • Food Truck: Serna’s Grill
Plank Road Tap Room, 39W149 Plank Rd., Elgin, IL 224-238-3527 Map
Serna’s Grill will be rolling into the beer garden this summer! They are known for their monster burgers and gyros. But, they have a little something for everyone…. tacos, Italian Beef, and more! Check out their menu here.
Please note: Times and menus are subject to change. PRTR is 21+ only. Children are not allowed on premise.
5:00 – 10:00 pm • Pixie Dawgs Food Truck
Liquid Love Brewing, 1310 Busch Pkwy., Buffalo Grove, IL (630) 699-2628 Map
Join us when Pixie Dawgs food truck will be in the house slangin dawgs, tots, mac & cheese and more!
5:00 – 8:00 pm • Happy Lobster at Tighthead
Tighthead Brewing Co., 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein, IL 847-970-9174 Map
Happy Lobster is your Maine source of happiness. We bring the freshest lobster rolls to the streets of Chicago!
We will be accepting orders for pickup at Tighthead Brewing in Mundelein from 5pm-8pm!
All meals come with chips and malt vinegar slaw.
This service will be Preorder only, through Tock.
$4–$21 required add-ons
Prepaid pickup
9:00 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
We kick off Robert De Niro weekend with the creepy film, Cape Fear!
Saturday, July 10
9:00 am – 4:00 pm • Bistro Smoothies are back!
Energy City Brewing, 917 First St., Batavia, IL (630) 597-5581 Map
This week’s drive-thru beer release will feature our newest Bistro Smoothie: Pink Guava, Kiwi & Banana!
- Bistro Smoothie – Pink Guava, Kiwi & Banana, fruited Berliner Weisse (6.5% ABV)
- Pineapple & Habanero Heat Wave Turbine, fruited American Sour Ale w/ Sabro hops & medium spiciness (6.5% ABV)
- Crimson Guava Sorbet IPA – Pink Guava & Blood Orange IPA w/ Sabro hops (6.5% ABV)
- Pineapple Coconut MOSA, Hard Seltzer Smoothie (6.5% ABV)
- Strawberry Banana MOSA, Hard Seltzer Smoothie (6.5% ABV)
- Bistro Orange Velvet – Orange, White Chocolate & Vanilla, fruited Berliner Weisse (6.5% ABV)
- Orange Swirl Turbine – Orange & Vanilla w/ Citra hops, fruited American Sour Ale (6.5% ABV)
- Triple Berry MOSA – Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Hard Seltzer Smoothie (6.5% ABV)
New beer will be available for online pre-order Wednesday, July 7th at noon via shop.energycitybrewing.com
Drive-thru beer pickup time: Saturday, July 10th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
9:45 – 11:00 am • Twist & Taste Yoga
Mad Hatchet Brewing, 913 Brookforest Ave., Shorewood, IL Map
Twist & Taste Yoga with Carrie Barnes of CVB Yoga is returning for a class on July 10th! Tickets are $20 and include a complimentary beer tasting pre-class, 1 hour of instruction for any level in our tap room, and a beverage of your choice after (or during) class.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm • Saturday Eats at Sew Hop’d
Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza Suite 113, Huntley, IL Map
Featuring Huntley’s Taste of Jamaica & Southern Cooking.
12:00 – 4:00 pm • Hops for Hospice
Porter County Expo Center, 215 East Division Road Valparaiso, IN (219) 464-0133 Map
Taste exceptional brews from over 20 brewers in support of nonprofit end-of-life care in Northwest Indiana! Featuring 80+ beers from local and national breweries, food trucks, live music, and more.
Your admission gets you unlimited tasting, a free commemorative glass, and supports the nonprofit hospice services of VNA of Northwest Indiana, a premier advocate for aging members of the community, providing hospice care, palliative care, Meals on Wheels, community education, grief support for families and children, and recognition programs celebrating the lives of loved ones.
Tickets $10 – $50 at www.hopsforhospice.org.
12:00 – 3:00 pm • Acoustic Pranksters, and Pizza Puff Truck
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL 630-541-9414 Map
The Cosmic Pranksters‘ first show of 2021 where we played our first ever show in 2019 at Miskatonic Brewing Company. Come for the beer, music and food available from The Pizza Puff Truck!
12:00 pm – 12:00 am • Harborpalooza 2021
Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Craft Biergarten, 701 North Point Dr., Winthrop Harbor, IL Map
Harborpalooza Music Festival! Music all day long from local musicians! Ben Mulwana, Brecken Miles & Talkin Trash!
Food available from local food vendors! Lawn seating available so pack your folding chairs!
Beer from Harbor Brewing Company & Full Bar!
1:00 pm • Oswego Backyard BBQ
Oswego Brewing Co., 61 S. Main St., Oswego, IL (331) 999-1991 Map
Join us for 2021’s Backyard BBQ! Enjoy BBQ from Station One BBQ out of Plainfield, they will be on site from noon to 10 PM! Come and get some BBQ, Beer and Music all day! Here’s what else is happenin’ on Saturday:
MUSIC:
1PM-2:30PM: Moon Rules Apply
3PM-6PM: Michael Rawls Music
7PM-10PM: Aaron Kelly Trio
What’s On The Menu?
Brisket Slider: $4
Brisket/Hot Link Combo Slider: $5
Hot Link: $4.50
Smoked Chicken Leg Quarter: $6
Elote Style Corn: $3
Pinto Beans with Pork Belly: $3
Potato Salad: $3
1:00 – 6:00 pm • Mac Dynamite
Solemn Oath Brewery, 1661 Quincy Ave. #179, Naperville IL (630) 995-3062 Map
Return of the Mac! Mark Morrison had no idea when he dropped his absolute banger that 25 years later we’d all be right here singing the chorus in our head while we think about rearranging our Saturday afternoon schedules to indulge in the gloriousness that is Mac Dynamite. You’re welcome in advance for getting you out of that pesky weekend project you didn’t really want to deal with in the first place. Grab a cabana, grab a fresh Lü Radler, and fire up some cheesy delights for you and the crew this Saturday.
2:00 – 7:00 pm • Food Truck Saturday w/ Calogero’s Pizza 7/10
Werk Force Brewing, 14903 S. Center St., Plainfield, IL (815) 531-5557 Map
Calogero’s Pizza will be with us this Saturday. Come join us for some amazing pizza and brews!
2:00 pm – 12:00 am • Red, White & Brews
Shoreline Brewery, 208 Wabash St., Michigan City, IN 219-879-4677 Map
3 Bands, Fireworks Show After Dark, Various Guest Taps, Awesome Food Specials.
Gerry Hundt 2:30pm
Stealin’ the Farm-6pm
Chester Brown 9pm
$15-Advanced Tickets
$25-Tickets at Door Day of Event
Advanced tickets are now available to purchase at the brewery, or through Eventbrite.
3:00 – 8:00 pm • Lord of the Fryz Pop Up
Imperial Oak Brewing Co., 501 Willow Blvd., Willow Springs, IL (708) 559-7311 Map
Come see us at Imperial Oak this Saturday evening!
5:00 – 8:00 pm • Acoustic Pranksters, and Pizza Puff Truck
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL 630-541-9414 Map
The Cosmic Pranksters‘ first show of 2021 where we played our first ever show in 2019 at Miskatonic Brewing Company. Come for the beer, music and food available from The Pizza Puff Truck!
5:00 – 10:30 pm • Elburn Fireworks from the Beer Garden
Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead, 113 W. North St., Elburn, IL (630) 320-2255 Map
Elburn Fireworks from the Beer Garden this Saturday!
The Obscurity Beer Garden has an incredible view of the fireworks as well as live music leading up to them!
We are pre-selling Fireworks Food & Fun Boxes. One for adults and one for kids to add to the fun…and as usual great beer, mead, cocktails, and food!
7:00 pm • Side Lot Bingo!
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 Map
We’re playing Bingo again!
Get ready to shake your balls every Tuesday night at Side Lot Brewery. Limited seating is available both inside and outside. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE PROPERTY & ANYTIME YOU’RE NOT SEATED. If this is a problem, stay home.
9:00 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Robert De Niro weekend continues with the feel good hit, Taxi Driver! Reds The People’s Pie will be taking over the kitchen this Saturday.
Sunday, July 11
8:00 – 11:00 am • Sunday Funday: Puff Truck Pizza Puffs & Lara Bell Music Live
Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 Map
Live music & delicious Puff Truck pizza puffs? Count us in for a family friendly Sunday Funday at the brewery starting at 1p.
11:00 am – 12:30 pm • Molly’s Cupcakes Beer-Cider Pairing (Summer Edition)
Tapville Social – Naperville, 216 S. Washington St., Naperville, IL (630) 536-8739 Map
Come celebrate Summer with Tapville Social as we pair craft beer & cider with Molly’s Cupcakes. Sample five delicious cupcakes and five beer & cider selections.
Get Tickets here ($35).
11:00 am – 5:00 pm • Sunday with BBQ, Cam & Sam, and the Most Awesome Brew Ride
D and G Brewing, 303 N. 4th St., Suite A, Saint Charles, IL (773) 203-2325 Map
Oh, what a Sunday this is.
First, Strawberries BBQ is popping back up at 2pm. Some delicious stuff will be coming at you, like pork belly burnt ends and cheesy potatoes.
Second, Sam & Cam are here. Steel drums and keyboards. They are a great time. Super talented and entertaining. They go on at 3.
Third, it’s the Most Awesome Brew Ride.
Fun bike ride from D and G to Obscurity Brewing & Craft Mead Co. in Elburn, IL and back.
25 mile ride on St. Charles streets, The Great Western trail and quiet country roads.
Out and back ride so you can shorten the distance if needed. $25.00 registration includes Ride T-shirt, Bike Rack water bottle with $20.00 gift card and chips for one beer at each brewery.
eventbrite.com/o/the-bike-rack-33421507281
Everyone is invited for food and music, but you need to register for the ride.
12:00 – 5:00 pm • Sunday Fun Day
The Beer and Now, 2801 Ogden Ave., Ste 7, Lisle, IL (630) 946-6660 Map
Every Sunday stop by for $1 off all draft beers!
12:00 pm • Smallbar 19th Anniversary
Smallbar Logan Square, 2956 N. Albany, Chicago 773-509-9888 Map
Come celebrate our 19th birthday with us, we promise it’s gonna be prettttttty cool.
BBQ plates from Slow Motion Meats, DJs playing real music, special guests and dancing!
12:00 pm • K94Keeps at Kuma’s Corner
Kuma’s Corner, 2900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago (773) 604-8769 Map
Get on over to Kuma’s Corner on Belmont Ave on July 11th to support K9 4 KEEPS.
A portion of the day’s proceeds will benefit the rescue dogs!
This event is dog friendly to socialized dogs.
We will be there with merch for sale and a raffle basket for you to win!
3:00 – 5:00 pm • Trivia Night at Noon Whistle Lombard
Noon Whistle Brewing, 800 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL (630) 376-6895 Map
Are you tired of sitting at home answering every question correct on Jeopardy with nothing to show for it?
Come out for our General Knowledge trivia night and join your host as they quiz your teams through two full hours of general knowledge trivia, including awesome themed bonus rounds and music rounds!
While we’re testing your wit, Cellar Door will be keeping you fueled up an incredible food menu and delicious drinks all night, PLUS the top teams will win bragging rights and prizes, so bring your friends, family, and even your enemies (if they’re good at trivia) to increase your chances of winning.
Be sure to get there early and snag your team a spot and fuel up with some drinks, see you soon!
Please follow ALL Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions put in place by the venue, and here are a few extra tips:
- Please bring your own pen/pencil. Our host will have pencils just in case, but it would be best to use your own for everyone’s safety & comfort.
- The questions will be read by your host over our PA system, but may not be displayed on a screen if one is not easily available.
- Any and all rules/restrictions are subject to change.
9:00 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Robert DeNiro in Raging Bull!
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