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Chicago Ale Fest is a premier craft beer experience born in Chicago, blending a passion for beer, community, and live culture. Spanning winters and summers from 2015 to 2019, the festival showcased hundreds of beers from dozens of breweries across iconic Chicago venues. While the brand has not publicly announced a 2025 edition, the legacy and past editions remain a benchmark for Chicago’s craft beer scene. Below you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from its discography of events, and notes on past venues and experiences. Keep an eye on official channels for any future announcements or potential rescheduling details.

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Biography highlights include Chicago’s Winter and Summer editions featuring venues like Navy Pier, Grant Park (Butler Field), and Lacuna Artist Lofts. The 2018 Summer edition at Grant Park showcased 200+ beers from 100+ breweries with dedicated sub-zones such as Cider Alley, Lager Lane, and IPAs. The Winter editions at Navy Pier spotlighted 150+ American craft beers, live music, and food trucks, with 2018 introducing yoga and HIIT activities. VIP experiences and meet-and-greet opportunities, like the Ditka VIP, added exclusive perks in 2018. The last known activity references a 2019 Winter edition at Lacuna Artist Lofts and a Navy Pier note in 2020. For current updates, follow the official Chicago Ale Fest pages and partner channels.

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  • Edition history: Winter and Summer editions in Chicago from 2015–2019, with venues including Navy Pier (Winter), Grant Park/Butler Field (Summer), and Lacuna Artist Lofts (Winter 2019).
  • Summer 2018 edition at Grant Park (Butler Field) featured 200+ beers from 100+ breweries and multiple festival sub-zones (e.g., Cider Alley, Lager Lane, IPAs).
  • Winter editions in Navy Pier (2017–2018) highlighted 150+ American craft beers, live music, and food trucks; yoga/HIIT elements were added in 2018 edition.
  • VIP experiences and special perks were offered (e.g., VIP/Ditka meet-and-greet in 2018).
  • Last known activities: 2019 Winter edition at Lacuna Artist Lofts and a 2020 reference to a Navy Pier edition; no publicly listed 2025 edition found.
  • Social media presence included a dedicated Chicago Ale Fest Facebook page (e.g., ChicagoAleFest on Facebook).

Biography highlights include Chicago’s Winter and Summer editions featuring venues like Navy Pier, Grant Park (Butler Field), and Lacuna Artist Lofts. The 2018 Summer edition at Grant Park showcased 200+ beers from 100+ breweries with dedicated sub-zones such as Cider Alley, Lager Lane, and IPAs. The Winter editions at Navy Pier spotlighted 150+ American craft beers, live music, and food trucks, with 2018 introducing yoga and HIIT activities. VIP experiences and meet-and-greet opportunities, like the Ditka VIP, added exclusive perks in 2018. The last known activity references a 2019 Winter edition at Lacuna Artist Lofts and a Navy Pier note in 2020. For current updates, follow the official Chicago Ale Fest pages and partner channels.

Official social media: Facebook

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