Drunk Monk Challenge

Two Brothers Roundhouse 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL

26th annual Drunk Monk Challenge, the UKG's own homebrew competition, at Midwest Homebrewer of the Year and Circuit of America. 8:00am:  Organizers and stewards arrive.  Breakfast is served. 8:30am:  Judges arrive.  Please be on time! 9:30am:  Morning judging session. 11:00am:  Lunch is served. 12:00pm:  2nd judging session. 2:30pm:  Best of Show and Menace of the Monastery … Continue reading "Drunk Monk Challenge"

Monthly Club Meeting

Bubblehouse Brewing 2121 Ogden Ave, Unit A, Lisle, IL, United States

Monthly 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

Penrose Bewing 509 Stevens St, Geneva, IL, United States

UKG Social Afternoon at Penrose Brewing, 509 Stevens St in Geneva. Penrose is a brewery taproom with 17 taps, including a couple of seltzers. No food is served, but you can bring your own.

Monthly Club Meeting

Bubblehouse Brewing 2121 Ogden Ave, Unit A, Lisle, IL, United States

Monthly 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

Grainology Bewtillery 131 Flinn St., Batavia, IL, United States

UKG Social Afternoon at Grainology Brewstillery, 131 Flinn St in Batavia. The taproom has 13 taps pouring beers, cider, and hop water. They also make vodka and 4+ year aged whisky, served on their own or in craft cocktails. No food is served, but you can bring your own.

Charlie Orr Memorial Chicago Cup Challenge

Soudgrowler Brewing 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park, IL, United States

Judging of the 33rd annual Charlie Orr Memorial Chicago Cup Challenge, sponsored by the Brewers of South Suburbia. Judging will be at Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St., suit P, in Tinley Park. There will be additional judging sessions at Soundgrowler on the preceding Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:30pm.

UKG Social Afternoon

Brother Chimp Brewing 1059 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL, United States

UKG Social Afternoon at Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W Orchard Rd in North Aurora. Brother Chimp is a brewery taproom with 14 taps, plus guest ciders, seltzers, and wine. No food is served, but you can bring your own.

Monthly Club Meeting

Bubblehouse Brewing 2121 Ogden Ave, Unit A, Lisle, IL, United States

Monthly 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"

Drink Dan’s Beer Party

Dan Acheson's 27W359 Aspen Ct, Winfield, IL, United States

Join us for a day of drinking some excellent homebrews! Winning Midwest Homebrewer of the Year and a gazillion other trophies has left Dan Acheson's cellar overstocked with award-winning beers. We'll help him drink the surplus. Please don't bring any beer, there's way more than enough for everyone. There will be food, but feel free … Continue reading "Drink Dan’s Beer Party"

AHA National Homebrew Competition 1st Round

Skeleton Key Brewing 8102 Lemont Rd #300, Woodridge, IL, United States

Regional judging of the 1st Round of the AHA's National Homebrew Competition. The judging this year is organized by UKG, BOSS, Brixie's Brewers, CHAOS, Square Kegs, and other Chicago-area clubs. Judging will be at Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 Lemont Rd #300 in Woodridge. This competition is always short of volunteers, so please consider judging or stewarding … Continue reading "AHA National Homebrew Competition 1st Round"

AHA National Homebrew Competition 1st Round

Dovetail Brewery 1800 W Belle Plaine, Chicago, IL, United States

Regional judging of the 1st Round of the AHA's National Homebrew Competition. The judging this year is organized by UKG, BOSS, Brixie's Brewers, CHAOS, Square Kegs, and other Chicago-area clubs. Judging will be at Dovetail Brewery, 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave in Chicago. This competition is always short of volunteers, so please consider judging or stewarding … Continue reading "AHA National Homebrew Competition 1st Round"

AHA National Homebrew Competition 1st Round

Dovetail Brewery 1800 W Belle Plaine, Chicago, IL, United States

Regional judging of the 1st Round of the AHA's National Homebrew Competition. The judging this year is organized by UKG, BOSS, Brixie's Brewers, CHAOS, Square Kegs, and other Chicago-area clubs. Judging will be at Dovetail Brewery, 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave in Chicago. This competition is always short of volunteers, so please consider judging or stewarding … Continue reading "AHA National Homebrew Competition 1st Round"