Chicago Craft Beer Week Begins Tonight

There's a handful of events on the official Chicago Craft Beer Week website, and chances are there's at least double that going on around town.

Here's some of tonight's highlight.
Owen & Engine: first ever keg of Askew, Two Brothers newest sour ale is tapped
Revolution Brewing Company: Firestone Walker, makers of the fantastic Double Jack Imperial IPA, are taking over the taps at Revolution. Five Firestone Walker beers will be on tap, including Dos Osos, a collaboration IPA between Firestone Walker and Revolution
Jerry's Sandwiches: Port/Lost Abbey tasting.

I haven't received my passport in the mail, which should include some flyers of events not listed on the official website. As I hear of stuff, I'll try to post as fast as possible. Any brewery friends, please feel free to email me a list of your events not on the website, and I'll post them as well.

American Craft Beer Week - Chicago Celebrations

American Craft Beer Week runs from May 11th to May 17th, celebrating the culture and delicious concoctions of the craft brewing industry. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, Craft Beer Week is about breweries that produce under 2 million bottles and are independently owned. Over 150 breweries participated last year and just as many are expected to join in the celebrations in 2009.

The Declaration of Beer Independence
You can also follow American Craft Beer Week on Facebook.

Following is a list of Chicago area events:

Beerfly Alleyfight @ Rock Bottom Brewery-Chicago Art plus beer plus food, including homebrews. I'll be at this Saturday afternoon.
Delilah's Lambic Beer Festival