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Mark McDermott

Writer, trivia maven, fan of many things. I thought to learn all there is to know about beer as a way to stay interested in learning. It is my pleasure to bring Chicago’s craft beer scene to you.

Recent posts

• Brewery & Bar Activity During the COVID-19 Closings: West Cook/DuPage/Far West Suburbs »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted April 4, 2020 at 2:08 pm

• Brewery & Bar Activity During the COVID-19 Closings: North Cook/Lake Counties »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted April 4, 2020 at 2:08 pm

• Brewery & Bar Activity During the COVID-19 Closings: Chicago »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted April 4, 2020 at 2:02 pm

• Brewery & Bar Activity During the COVID-19 Closings: South Cook/Will County/Indiana »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted April 4, 2020 at 12:08 pm

• Chicago Remote Craft Beer Weekend, May 15-17 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Wednesday at 11:18 pm

• Local Beer: Hopewell Lil Buddy »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted May 10, 2020 at 11:21 pm

• Chicago’s Home and Curbside Beer Week, May 11-14 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted May 9, 2020 at 11:26 pm

• Chicago Craft Beer Mother’s Day Weekend, May 8-10 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted May 6, 2020 at 10:53 pm

• Beer Review: Odd Side Ales Rye Hipster Brunch Stout »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted May 5, 2020 at 11:14 pm

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