Source: Choose Chicago
Choose Chicago has announced the launch of the Chicago Brew Pass, a digital pass that allows locals and visitors to explore Chicago’s award-winning craft breweries. Participants can check in at participating breweries to earn points, which can be redeemed for fun, limited-edition prizes. The Brew Pass is the first of its kind in Chicago, allowing participants to explore over 20 breweries at their own pace.
“Chicago’s craft beer scene is integral to our local hospitality industry,” said Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. “I am so excited to work with our partners to launch the Chicago Brew Pass and I encourage residents and visitors alike to use it as a tool to discover new local businesses and explore parts of the city they may not have been familiar with before.”
Participating breweries and taprooms include:
• Begyle Brewing
• Casa Humilde Cerveceria
• Corridor Brewery & Provisions
• Crushed By Giants Brewing Company
• Cultivate by Forbidden Root
• Dovetail Brewery
• DryHop Brewers
• ERIS Brewery and Cider House
• Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
• Goose Island Taproom
• Haymarket Pub & Brewery
• Hopewell Brewing Company
• Illuminated Brew Works
• Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
• Metropolitan Brewing
• Midwest Coast Brewing Company
• Old Irving Brewing Co.
• Pilot Project Brewing
• Revolution Brewing – Brewpub
• Spiteful Brewing Tap Room
• Twisted Hippo
Points can be redeemed for limited-edition prizes, including a variety of gear and sweepstakes entry for the ultimate Chicago weekend experience for two, which includes:
• A two-night hotel stay for two in downtown Chicago
• $100 restaurant gift card
• Two theater tickets
• Two CityPASS tickets
The program is open to adults aged 21 and over and runs until January 31, 2024. Interested participants can sign up on the Choose Chicago website to begin earning rewards. There is no need to download or install any apps. Once you have signed up, you will receive a mobile passport via text message. You can save this to your phone’s home screen for easy access. When you visit a participating brewery, simply check in using the digital pass to collect points. The more you explore, the more points you earn!