Imbibe: Verb. To drink. To absorb. Take in. Receive into the mind and retain.

IMBIBE: Acronym. “I’M A Big Illinois Beer Enthusiast!”

Welcome to IMBIBE, the home of true Illinois beer enthusiasts. IMBIBE was established to unite  enthusiasts of Illinois beer & the brewing culture of the 21st State of the Union. For those familiar with the art & culture of the Illinois brewing community, IMBIBE is your meeting place to share the richness of our region. To those who have not yet discovered Illinois brewing, IMBIBE and its members will introduce you to the heart of the exciting & evolving Midwest brewing scene.

United with the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (ICBG), IMBIBE keeps members in touch with brewing-related events throughout the Midwest, and offers special incentives for membership.

2013 IMBIBE Membership gives you:

* 1 hour early entry into FoBAB 2013 (must have ticket purchased for 1st session)

* An Illinois Craft Beer Koozie

* End Of Year “Celebration of Illinois Craft Beer” party

* ICBG Associate Member Chicago Brew Bus is offering a discount for all ImBIBE members. Members receive a discount of well over 20%. Prices are $45 for card carrying members and $50 for their friends and family if tickets are purchased together. For more info http://www.chicagobrewbus.com

* Chicago Brew Werks is offering 10% off Grain, Hops, and Yeast at CBW for all ImBIBE members. For more info www.chicagobrewwerks.com

* Chicago Beer Experience: Receive 15% off beer tours – type in “ImBIBE” as the discount code on their website www.chicagobeerexperience.com

* Monk’s Pub – Chicago: “Free Taster Tuesdays!” Every Tuesday , stop by Monk’s and receive a 4.5 oz pour of your favorite draft beer for FREE. Also, 50% on all Monk’s Pub merchandise. For more info www.monkspubchicago.com

* Half Acre Beer Company: Receive 10% off your total purchase in the tap room or retail shop (1/13/13 – 12/31/13). For more info www.halfacrebeer.com

* One free pint at Greenbush Brewery. For more info www.greenbushbrewing.com

* Goose Island Brewery: Receive 10% off your total purchase at Clybourn and Wrigleyville brewpubs. For more info www.gooseisland.com

* Tighthead Brewing: Receive 10% off your total purchase in the tap room. For more info www.tightheadbrewing.com

* Kinderhook Tap: Receive 10% off your total purchase. “ImBIBE Tuesday” receive 20% off. For more info www.kinderhooktap.com

* Monthly meet-ups at various brew-pubs

If you do have any questions, please contact our ImBIBE Coordinator, Chris Parker @ chris@illinoisbeer.com.