Thankfully it’s been a mild winter so far. Still, we have a few more months worth of chilly temps ahead of us, and as all Chicagoans know, this fairly warm weather won’t last forever. For those of you who like to avoid frigid temps with an extra sump’n sump’n, this one’s for you.
Haymarket Pub & Brewery Beerthday
January 12th
Haymarket Pub’s 5th birthday features plenty of food specials, live music, and of course, craft brew. Among the select batches: The Defender American Stout, a Double Gold winner at the 2014 World Beer Cup and 2014 Great American Beer Festival.
Chitown Beernival
January 23rd
Beer pong, competitive flip cup, and carnival games. If you have a competitive streak, this one’s for you. Plus, all money goes towards a good cause.
C.H.A.O.S. Stout & Chili Night
January 30th
If you’re truthfully looking for a beer event to keep you warm, look no further than C.H.A.O.S. Stout & Chili Night. 30 home brews, hot, spicy chili and an emphasis on coffee beers are set to keep this one rolling into the night. Chiberia doesn’t stand a chance.
Festibarrel
February 6th
Riverview Tavern’s Festibarrel event returns this February with enough barrel-aged beer to ward off any potential cold snaps. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for more info as it becomes available.
Frost Fest Craft Beer Festival
February 27th
Known as the “Northhalsted Winter Warm-Up,” Frost Fest Craft Beer Fest Is Lakeview’s largest. It’s held in a 5,000 square foot heated tent and features 41 local craft beers. Food trucks will be on hand to cater to the masses.
Naperville Winter Ale Fest
February 27th
Naperville’s Frontier Park will play home to over 130 craft beers this February. Accompanying them: live music and a boatload of food trucks. Bundle up though, this one is held outdoors.
Firkin Fest
TBA
The date isn’t set in stone just yet, but Firkin Fest figures to take place sometime in March. The venue, Headquarters Beercade, is worth the price of admission alone. Add in some cask-conditioned ale, and we’ve got ourselves quite the party.