St. Louis to the south. Milwaukee to the north. Chicago is surrounded by major Midwestern brewing centers but the Second City’s place in American history stands apart. The city’s political, industrial and cultural relationship with beer not only helped define an urban landscape but radiated out through the rest of the country – not through beer on refrigerated rail car but via scientific expertise and cultural influence. And the city’s beer legacy continues today. This panel explores the many ways that Chicago’s beer and its community historically gives as good as it gets. 

With Ray Daniels (Cicerone Certification Program), John Hannafan (Siebel Institute), Pat Odon (Chicago Bars), Dr. Maureen Ogle (Beer Historian) Michael Rehberg (Black Point Estate and Gardens).

In-person at the Field Museum.