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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

• Dozens of Area Brewers Collaborate on “Black Is Beautiful” »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted June 29, 2020 at 10:34 pm

• Chicago Week in Craft Beer, July 27-30 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Saturday at 10:59 pm

• Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, July 24-26 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Wednesday at 10:54 pm

• Week in Chicago Craft Beer, July 20-23 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted July 18, 2020 at 11:24 pm

• Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, July 17-19 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted July 15, 2020 at 10:54 pm

• New Belgium Voodoo Ranger 1985 Time Machine Sweepstakes »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted July 14, 2020 at 3:17 pm

Latest on ChicagoNow

• Chicago Week in Craft Beer, July 27-30

  from The Beeronaut by Mark McDermott
  posted Saturday at 10:59 pm

• Familiar Feelings–Brewers 8 Cubs 3

  from Cubs Den by Mike Banghart
  posted Saturday at 5:03 pm

• ‘A Most Beautiful Thing’ documentary honors the Chicago story of the First US African American High School Rowing Team, Premieres on Xfinity July 31st

  from The Art of New Media by The Art of New Media
  posted Saturday at 1:34 pm

• Healthy Mindset

  from Spiritual and Physical Wellness by Sheri McIntosh
  posted Saturday at 1:27 pm

• Coronavirus and 2020: Plans…what plans?

  from I’ve Got The Hippy Shakes by Howard Moore
  posted Saturday at 12:37 pm

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