"Big Beers and Bob Ross Did It. We record a bumper edition at John's Tavern and hear opinions on 51st Ward, Noon Whistle,and Bells Brewery big beers, plus an extra unplanned beer! Do they match up to the title Big Beer - listen in and find out!! "

"Guest IBG board member, Chet Brett from Church Street, joins us for some beer tastings and to tell us about what IBG is. We sample a Spruce Imperial Pilsner, an English-style bitter, an Overrated beer, and add one bean to an Imperial Porter. Mark Naski

"It's a short special in this episode, to welcome back Mark Naski, and tell you about the upcoming Midwest Brewers Fest on August 22nd. We will be back with our regular show next time!"

"Heading to Michigan on vacation? We sample 3 brewery offerings from that state, Atwater, Keweenaw, and Right Brain, but also include a couple of Illinois brews from Pollyanna and Buckledown. USBrit welcomes 2 guests, Jon the Barman and John the Owner f

"Part 2 of our report from Naperville Alefest, and in this edition we speak with Werk Force, beer historian Jan Bitterman, Tighthead, Blue Nose, Greenbush, Pollyanna, and Latitude 42 breweries. All that should make you thirsty!

"Naperville Alefest brought together over 80 brewers on July 18 for one of the biggest events of the suburban craft beer scene. It was hot and humid but everyone enjoyed sampling the beers. This is part one of our report, and features interviews with 51s

"The Yankee is back for one show only! And it's a big one, our Sesquicentennial! We celebrate this milestone and Lingo's son Spencer graduation with some special beers. We taste Pig Mind's Joe Daddy and a bottle of Sam Adams Infinium. One of them has

"It's a six-pack of summer beers that we review in this edition, and Mark Naski provides a wealth of information on one of the styles, Radler. We also try the traditional Radler style from Germany, but made fresh at the tavern! All that and pub chat - s

"We are back in the Brit and Yankee pub for this show, and USBrit and Mark Naski welcome John Karwoski from John's Tavern in Winfield. He brings some sample beers, and we provide a couple of special brews from local brewer 51st Ward, and Stone Brewing.

"In this edition, USBrit and Mark Naski visit a hidden gem in Villa Park, IL - Lunar Brewing Company. We try the Lunar beers, and finally get to talk to owner Charlie Tierney, who as you will hear had his hands full the day we went there. Great beers, gr