Brixtoberfest
Imperial Oak Willow Springs 501 Willow Blvd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesJudging of the Brixtoberfest competition, sponsored by Brixie's Brewers. Entries open July 15, max 240 paid entries. Judging will be at Imperial Oak Brewing, 501 Willow Blvd in Willow Springs. There will be additional judging sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.
Monthly Club Member
Bubblehouse Brewing 2121 Ogden Ave, Unit A, Lisle, IL, United StatesMonthly meeting to announce the latest club news, competition wins, upcoming events and happenings. It's also an opportunity to share some of your brews with the rest of the club and get feedback as well as taste other club members' brews. We welcome all visitors interested in the club. Bring homebrew if you have it … Continue reading "Monthly Club Member"
Learn How to Brew Day
Ray Nonnie's 817 Dugout Trail, Carol Stream, IL, United StatesRay Nonnie is hosting Learn How to Brew Day. Ray will be brewing an all-grain batch of his own using a stainless steel mash tun with a RIMS setup to control mash temperatures, for those interested in learning how to brew all-grain. Visitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and brew a beer, or … Continue reading "Learn How to Brew Day"
Fermentis yeast seminar
Skeleton Key Brewing 8102 Lemont Rd #300, Woodridge, IL, United StatesHugo from yeast company Fermentis will tell us about German yeast strains. This event is free, but please add your name to the signup sheet on Slack so we'll know how many people are coming.
Monthly Club Meeting
Bubblehouse Brewing 2121 Ogden Ave, Unit A, Lisle, IL, United StatesMonthly meeting to announce the latest club news, competition wins, upcoming events and happenings. It's also an opportunity to share some of your brews with the rest of the club and get feedback as well as taste other club members' brews. We welcome all visitors interested in the club. Bring homebrew if you have it … Continue reading "Monthly Club Meeting"
UKG Social Afternoon
Phase Three Brewing Elmhurst Taproom 494 S Spring Rd, Elmhurst, IL, United StatesUKG Social Afternoon at Phase Three Brewing's Elmhurst Taproom & Kitchen, 494 S Spring Rd in Elmhurst (not the Lake Zurich brewery). The Elmhurst location has about 26 beers on draft, plus a full food menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, salads, and large plates.
UKG Holiday Party
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, ILUKG special holiday meeting, 6:30pm at Two Brothers Roundhouse. From the entrance, walk to the left all the way to the end, and take a left before the main banquet room and proceed upstairs. (An elevator is also available.) A limited buffet will be provided. You can pay your membership dues for 2025 at this … Continue reading "UKG Holiday Party"
UKG Brew-In!
Tim Devitt's 1675 Whispering Oaks Dr, West Chicago, IL, United StatesUKG Brew-In at Tim Devitt's house, 1675 Whispering Oaks Dr in West Chicago. Visitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and brew a beer, or just come and observe. Bring your own food; there will be a grill available for everyone to use. We will start at 9:00am, and everyone must be finished by … Continue reading "UKG Brew-In!"
DMC Entry Registration Begins
Beginning of entry, judge, and steward registration for the Drunk Monk Challenge.
Train Crawl
30th UKG Train Crawl. Details TBD.
DMC Entry Deadline
Deadline for arrival of shipped or dropped-off entries for the Drunk Monk Challenge. Entry registration will also end today if the entry cap has not been reached yet.
DMC Unpacking
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, ILUnpacking of entries for the Drunk Monk Challenge. Lots of volunteers needed! Bring 6-pack carriers if you have some. Homebrew welcome for sampling after we do our work. At 205 N Broadway (Rt. 25) in Aurora, follow the signs.