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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

• Chicago’s Pre-St. Patrick’s Beer Weekend, March 13-15 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Saturday at 11:50 pm

• Chicago Week in Craft Beer, March 9-12 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted Thursday at 10:57 am

• Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, March 6-8 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted February 29, 2020 at 11:52 pm

• Chicago’s Week in Craft Beer, March 2-5 »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted February 27, 2020 at 9:55 am

• Beer Preview: Shiner S’More »

  Mark McDermott on The Beeronaut
  Posted February 24, 2020 at 10:56 pm

Latest on ChicagoNow

• Chicago’s Pre-St. Patrick’s Beer Weekend, March 13-15

  from The Beeronaut by Mark McDermott
  posted Saturday at 11:50 pm

• Video of Chicago Psychic Medium Edward Shanahan and details about his Private Psychic Readings.

  from Chicago Paranormal and Spiritual by Edward Shanahan
  posted Saturday at 10:09 pm

• Don’t Wait to Be Great: Project I Am Celebrates 4 Years of Helping the Homeless

  from Go 2 Mommy by Go 2 Mommy
  posted Saturday at 9:18 pm

• Amare Symoné comes with a whole new sound on “Pictures”

  from City of Wind by rosenrosenrosen
  posted Saturday at 7:31 pm

• Congo Square Theatre Company’s Production DAY OF ABSENCE Reminds Us That 1965 and 2020 Are Not That Far Apart.

  from Bonnie’s EYE On…! by bdeshong
  posted Saturday at 5:42 pm

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