DMC Shipping/Drop-off Period Begins
Beginning of shipping and drop-off of entries for the Drunk Monk Challenge.
UKG Social Afternoon
Nik & Ivy Brewing 1026 S State St, Lockport, IL, United StatesUKG Social Afternoon at Nik & Ivy Brewing. Nik & Ivy is a brewery taproom with 11 drafts. No food is served, but you can bring your own. The Lock & Mule by Tangled Roots brewpub is across the street.
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"
Train Crawl
Kaiser Tiger 1415 W Randolph, Chicago, ILPlease join us for the 29th UKG Train Crawl! We'll return to Chicago's West Loop and West Town neighborhoods this time: Start at the Metra BNSF (9:28am at Rt. 59, 9:33 at Naperville, etc.) to Union Station. Weekend parking is free. A Saturday-only pass is $7. Walk 3 blocks east on Jackson or Adams to … Continue reading "Train Crawl"
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.
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: 6:00pm: Organizers arrive. 6:30pm: Judges arrive. Pizza served. 7:00pm: Judging begins. Please be on time! Everyone has to wait until the last judge arrives.
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, IL26th 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"