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Mark McDermott

Writer, trivia maven, fan of many things. I thought to learn all there is to know about beer as a way to stay interested in learning. It is my pleasure to bring Chicago’s craft beer scene to you.

Recent posts

• Dozens of Area Brewers Collaborate on “Black Is Beautiful” »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted June 29, 2020 at 10:34 pm

• Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, August 7-9 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Wednesday at 10:50 pm

• “Black Is Beautiful” Beer Review: Skeleton Key »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted August 2, 2020 at 10:46 pm

• Chicago Week in Craft Beer, August 3-6 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted August 1, 2020 at 10:58 pm

• “Black Is Beautiful” Beer Review: Foreign Exchange/Church Street »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted July 30, 2020 at 11:16 pm

• Beverage Tasting: Suntory All-Free »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted July 30, 2020 at 1:53 pm

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