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The Old Irving Park Beer and BBQ Challenge is Chicago’s ultimate craft beer and BBQ pairing competition. It’s had a long run and we are now in a pause. Check back to see news coming soon!


It’s simple.  We pair talented brewers & pitmasters from the local area to deliver the ultimate Beer and BBQ pairing.  You sample good local craft beer, taste some of the best BBQ in Chicago, and you vote on the best pairing of the two.  

Old Irving Park Beer And BBQ 2017 Paring

Get the full scoop from the players themselves.


The ultimate winners are the kids at St Viator Elementary School & Parish in Chicago.

100% of the proceeds go to St Viator.


We've raised over a 1/3 of a million dollars so far!

The money we've raised will be used to improve facilities & programs that help St Viator and our community in Old Irving Park Chicago.


Looking for Beer and BBQ pairings ideas? We have them!


See More Great Beer And BBQ Articles, Recipes, and Announcements on our Blog!


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