"A different show this week as we use the wonders of technology to bring together two of the three lads behind the online beer journal, The Hop Review. It's also the first time we have a certified Cicerone on the show! With my co-host, Ken McMullen in Nap

"We are back to our usual weekly schedule with this edition, and The Brit headed out to East Dundee to visit with the Two Chris's at Black and Gray Brewing. Only 3 months old, this brewery and taproom surprised us with their great location, and the qualit

"This is the final report from BUG, and we finish up our week with a visit from Dan Rosenberg of MyGrain Brewing, Sean Curry from Sketchbook, and Dan Floyd from Goose Island. The Brit loses his co-hosts in the melee of people, but everyone has had a great

"Day 5 finds The Brit chatting with Marc Wilson from Oswego and a sneak peak of their Anniversary brew, fellow Spurs supporter Dave Marck from Riverlands, and Dave Files from Energy City."

"The fun continues with Day 4 of our BUG interviews. It's Wil from Open Outcry, Paul from Noon whistle, and Dan from Metal Monkey. By now the crowd is getting bigger and the samples are starting to show as The Brit tries to maintain an air of decorum...bu

"It's quick listen today for Day 3 of our BUG reports, and this time we are chatting to James from Flesk, Chet from Tribes, and Dan fron Around The Bend. Amazingly, The Brit finds a milkshake he likes, where there is a balance of fruit and hops!"

"Day 2 of our BUG reports, and this time we find TJ from Church Street., Brandon from Werk Force, and Frank from Motor Row. It's Hazy's, BUG beer, and Sour Batch lagers, plus of course the regular guest appearance by the Green Line CTA train!"

"The inaugural event for Chicago Craft Beer Week is the Beer Under Glass festival, held at the Garfield Conservatory. The Brit headed out there and was joined by co-hosts Ken McMullen and Chuck Fort, and waved the mike in the direction of several brewers.

"A little different beverage is the focus of our show this week as we visit with cider-maker Ed Seaman over at Broken Brix in St. Charles IL. Originally the home brew shop and still is, Ed has expanded to being a licensed cidery and winery, plus he has a

"It's a trip down to Joliet and MyGrain Brewing for a great chat with head brewer Dan Rosenberg. An impressive building, an impressive food menu, and best of all, a VERY impressive tap list with something for any taste. We chatted with Dan on his roots, h