BPSO XXVI: The 26th Annual Brewpub Shootout

Chicago Beer Society presents:

Saturday February 1st, 2025 // 1pm - 5pm

Half Acre Beer Co.

2050 W Balmoral Ave Chicago, IL

Come out and enjoy the best beers paired with the best food from Chicago-area brewpubs and microbreweries. Attendees will sample a wide variety of beers as well as each brewpub's food items and vote for their favorite beer, food, and pairing. Winners will be announced at the end of the event and presented with their hard earned awards.

For the 26th BPSO, we are returning to Half Acre - their unique space that should provide for yet another amazing experience.

Current CBS members are now able to purchase tickets at the discounted member rate of $75. Use the the code or link you received via email to purchase tickets. If you have issues, please email [email protected] for assistance.

Individual members can purchase up to 2 tickets. Couples memberships can purchase up to 4 tickets. Your unique code can be used to purchase tickets one time only.

Non-members will be able to purchase any remaining tickets starting at 10am Central on Monday December 23rd for $85 each.

Come to support your favorite brewery/brewpub or discover a new favorite - either way, you get to taste the very best beer and food that Chicago has to offer.

NOTE: Parking around Half Acre is EXTREMELY limited. We strongly suggest that all attendees use public transit and/or rideshare options.

• Art History x Burger Antics
• Church Street
• Flipside
• Half Acre
• Haymarket
• Miskatonic
• MORE Brewing
• Obscurity
• Off Color
• Old Irving
• Une Annee
• + more TBA...

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- Ticket sales are final

- Attendees must be 21 years or older (no children, no pets)

- Admission includes all beer & food samples from each brewery/brewpub

- Brewery and chef participation is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control

- Parking is lextremely imited. We strongly suggest that all attendees use public transit and/or rideshare options to attend the event.

- Visit our website for information:

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Half Acre Beer Co, 2050 West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, United States