AboutChicago Beer Society was founded in 1977 as a 100% volunteer-run not for profit educational association dedicated to the appreciation of beer. We are one of the country’s oldest, largest, and most respected beer organizations. Our membership includes a diverse group of people united by a love for craft beer and the art of brewing.MembershipMany of Chicago Beer Society events are exclusive to members only and all our events include members only discounts and first crack at tickets for our most popular events. Interested in joining?Click here for more details and to sign up.VolunteeringChicago Beer Society (affectionately known by its members as CBS) is member supported and exclusively run by small group of volunteers. We have no paid staff and are always looking for new volunteers, especially members in good standing, willing to help in any capacity related to beer dispensing, event organizing, public outreach, technology, or virtually any other skill. Email info@chibeer.org with your interests and we will get you paired up.