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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

• Chicago’s Craft Beer Week for September 21-24 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted today at 10:21 pm

• “Black Is Beautiful” Beer Review: More Brewing »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Thursday at 11:24 pm

• Chicago Oktoberfest Beer Weekend, September 18-20 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Wednesday at 6:24 pm

• Illinois Craft Beer Oktoberfest, Sept. 19 – Oct. 4 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Tuesday at 6:43 pm

• “Black Is Beautiful” Beer Review: Metal Monkey Brewing »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Tuesday at 4:18 pm

Latest on ChicagoNow

• Chicago’s Craft Beer Week for September 21-24

  from The Beeronaut by Mark McDermott
  posted today at 10:21 pm

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  from ChicagoNow Staff Blog by ChicagoNow Staff
  posted today at 8:50 pm

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  from Cancer Is Not A Gift by Kerri K. Morris
  posted today at 8:39 pm

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  from Cubs Den by Sean Holland
  posted today at 4:52 pm

• The reaction to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death was one single word…..”fuck”

  from I’ve Got The Hippy Shakes by Howard Moore
  posted today at 3:54 pm

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