Midwinter Homebrew Competition
Midwinter Homebrew Competition, sponsored by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee homebrew club. Judging will be Jan 31 and 2 at Revere's Wells St. Tavern in Delafield, WI, near Milwaukee, plus several other weekdays at nearby locations (BJCP judges only--no apprentice judges). Entries open 12/24/2024 and are capped at 500 entries. This will be the 15th … Continue reading "Midwinter Homebrew Competition"
30th Annual Train Crawl 2025
Please join us for the 30th UKG Train Crawl! This year's crawl goes from Wrigleyville to Ravenswood in Chicago: Start at the Metra BNSF (9:08am at Rt. 59, 9:13 at Naperville, etc., or later trains) to Union Station. Weekend parking is free. A Saturday-only pass is $7. Walk south on Clinton St to the Clinton … Continue reading "30th Annual Train Crawl 2025"
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"
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 at Two Brothers Roundhouse. 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.
DMC Judging
Church Street Brewing Company 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, Itasca, ILJudging of a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Church Street Brewing. Schedule: 5:30pm: Organizers arrive. 6:00pm: Judges arrive. Dinner served. 6:30pm: Judging begins. Please be on time! Everyone has to wait until the last judge arrives before we start.
DMC Judging
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, ILJudging of a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Two Brothers Roundhouse, in the Porter/Ale ballroom, clockwise all the way to the end from the main entrance. Schedule: 5:30pm: Organizers arrive. 6:00pm: Judges arrive. Dinner served. 6:30pm: Judging begins. Please be on time! Everyone has to wait until the last judge arrives before … Continue reading "DMC Judging"
DMC Judging
Church Street Brewing Company 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, Itasca, ILJudging of a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Church Street Brewing. Schedule: 5:30pm: Organizers arrive. 6:00pm: Judges arrive. Dinner served. 6:30pm: Judging begins. Please be on time! Everyone has to wait until the last judge arrives before we start.
DMC Judge/Steward Registration Ends
Last day of online registration of judges and stewards for the Drunk Monk Challenge. But please don't wait until the last minute.
DMC Judging
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, ILThree small sessions to judge a few tables for the Drunk Monk Challenge at Two Brothers Roundhouse, in the Porter/Ale ballroom, clockwise all the way to the end from the main entrance. Schedule: 1:00pm: Organizers arrive. 1:30pm: Judges for 1st session arrive. 2:00pm: 1st judging session begins. 3:30pm: Judges for 2nd session arrive. 4:00pm: 2nd … Continue reading "DMC Judging"
Drunk Monk Challenge
Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL27th annual Drunk Monk Challenge, the UKG's own homebrew competition, and a leg of the Midwest Homebrewer of the Year and Circuit of America. Judging is at Two Brothers Roundhouse, in the Porter/Ale ballroom, clockwise all the way to the end from the main entrance 8:00am: Organizers and stewards arrive. Breakfast is served. 8:30am: Judges arrive. … Continue reading "Drunk Monk Challenge"
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"