This past week, Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery in Hyde Park announced they would be closing “until further notice,” starting January 3. Their Facebook post did not mention a cause for the closing. They only have said to “please continue to watch Facebook and Instagram for updates on a reopening date.”

Friday, January 7

Hop Butcher Releases
Iron&Glass, 632 S. Weber Rd., Romeoville, IL (815) 782-5559 Map
& Iron&Glass Minooka, 104 Ridge Rd., Minooka, IL (815) 255-2114 Map
After a short hiatus Hop Butcher for the World is back with two new beers!
Coffee Bear – 10.5% Peanut Butter Imperial Stout Brewed With Chocolate & Coffee
Meet the Mosaics – 6.5% Hazy IPA that’s all Mosaic
Order now with pickup on Friday.
Romeoville or Minooka

1:00 – 4:00 pm • Return of the Wizard!
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd, Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 Map
Dropping Friday…
The return of the wizard! This week we will be dropping DDH El Dorado Wizard. We decided to showcase the delicious El Dorado hop in this Double West Coast IPA. Come get your hands on this guy starting Friday.

4:00 pm • Biker Dude Tacos!
Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL 847-264-8904 Map
Not only is it Biker Dude’s last pop-up with Mikerphone before he heads to Florida for a break, it’s his very first TACO pop-up! Pork shoulder cooked in Gaujillo peppers & chicharoon. Topped with handmade charred tomatillo avocado salsa & Biker Dude Tacos Crema. Serving 4p-sellout.

4:00 – 10:30 pm • El Zorro Tacos!
Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, IL (847) 445-2467 Map
El Zorro starts your weekend right!

4:00 – 8:00 pm • 25 Years IPA Release Party w/ Feddersens!
Burn ‘Em Brewing, 718 Freyer Rd., Michigan City, IN (219) 210-3784 Map
We got together with our dear friends, Robert and Terri Feddersen to brew a classic west coast-style IPA with Chinook, Cascade, and Centennial hops for their 25th Wedding Anniversary.
We will have the beer on tap for onsite consumption and cans TOGO for $16/4-pack.
Can artwork by Ash Noelle of Stay Sunny Goods.

Saturday, January 8

2:00 pm • Uncle Cam’s Sandwiches & Soup
Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL 847-264-8904 Map
Uncle Cam’s returns with the ultimate comfort food, perfect for this cold weather. Choose from a selection of hot sandwiches made with locally sourced ingredients & soup to pair it with! Serving 2p-sellout.

3:00 – 7:00 pm • Buzzin’ BBQ
Windmill Brewing Co., 121 Gettler St., Dyer, IN (219) 440-2189 Map
This Saturday, @buzzinbbq will be here in the tap room serving up some amazing smoked foods. Swing in for dinner and some beers.

3:00 pm • The Argonaut Co. – Rolls & Oysters
Wolfden Brewing, 112 W. Lake St., Bloomingdale, IL (847) 610-5117 Map
The Argonaut Co. is more than just a raw bar catering company. They are a team of enthusiasts devoted to traveling the globe and bringing only the freshest, most sustainably sourced seafood to the city we all call home.
Enjoy delicious seafood and crisp, cold beer on Saturday, January 8th at 3p!
View menu and pre-order your meal HERE.
[Pre-ordering is highly recommended by 11PM on Friday, January 7]

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Brothers BBQ Food Truck
Flesk Brewing Co., 200 Applebee St., Ste. E, Barrington, IL 244-655-7291 Map
Join us for award winning BBQ truck, Brothers BBQ, Saturday from 4-8pm! They’ll be serving up delicious smoked meats, rib tips, sandwiches, pulled pork fries and more!

4:00 – 10:30 pm • 15 Lakes Bistro
Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, IL (847) 445-2467 Map
15 Lakes Mobile Bistro is here with Burgers, curds, fresh made chips and so much more!

Sunday, January 9

10:30 – 11:30 am • Yoga with Jen
Oswego Brewing Co., 61 S. Main St., Oswego, IL (331) 999-1991 Map
Yoga at OBC will incorporate a vinyasa, power, yoga class designed to challenge, awaken, and detoxify every muscle of the body. This energetic flow style class guides students towards greater awareness of self, personal transformation and empowerment. It will sculpt, tone, and condition both your body and mind and at the same time bring forth a whole lot of fun and playfulness. The class is appropriate for all levels. Modifications and variations are encouraged to accommodate individual needs and experience levels. A yoga mat is required, a towel and water are strongly recommended.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Brews & Yoga at Alter Brewing Co.
Alter Brewing Co., 2300 Wisconsin Ave. #213, Downers Grove, IL 630-541-9558 Map
Yoga, Yoga, Yoga!!
Join us on January 9th with friends and fellow beer fans for a refreshing 1 hour yoga session, led by our wonderful instructor Kelly. Afterwards, relax alongside your classmates in the taproom with a brew of your choice.
Tickets are $20 (Eventbrite, through the Facebook event page)and go fast, so be sure to sign up today! Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one!

12:00 pm • Bears Game Specials
Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe, 6501 W. 79th St., Burbank, IL 708-229-8700 Map
Join us in Chuck’s Voodoo Lounge for Bears games this season! We will feature drink and food specials throughout the game! Reservations recommended.

4:00 pm • Serna’s Grill
Nightshade and Dark’s Pandemonium Brewing, 216 W. Clayton St., Waukegan, IL (847) 445-2467 Map
Serna’s Grill brings Gyros, Italian Beef, Burgers and more.

4:00 pm • Spoiler Free Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia
Nik & Ivy Brewing, 1026 S. State St., Lockport, IL 815-524-4857 Map
Trivia from all over the MCU. Questions about all the movies and TV series stopping just short of No Way Home. Being True Believers we could never ruin any movie or show for you. As such there will be no questions about Spider-Man No Way Home or Hawkeye but be warned that there may be mention of them existing.
All movies are fair game regardless of the studio producing it if it is a movie featuring a Marvel character we may ask a question about it. Avengers, X-Men, Deadpool, Fantastic 4 they are all on the block.
Also, Round 3 will be dedicated to all the Marvel shows Disney or Netflix.
Dress up or wear your favorite Marvel shirt for bonus points.
Space is limited and the last time we did Marvel Movies there wasn’t a seat in the building. So reservations are recommended.
Trivia starts at 4 so get there early.
This event is all ages, but anyone under 21 must be accompanied by an adult as it is a brewery.
Excelsior!