Chad Vonk
@chadvonk.bsky.social
Bears fan & Illinois alum living north of the Cheddar Curtain. Liberal.
Interests include cooking/BBQing, gardening, raising chickens, beer, & bourbon.
Interests include cooking/BBQing, gardening, raising chickens, beer, & bourbon.
Boulevard Cherries Jubilee Quad aged in apple brandy barrels. 12.9%
Boulevard does it again! Really tasty and it's a unique combination.
Boulevard does it again! Really tasty and it's a unique combination.
December 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Boulevard Cherries Jubilee Quad aged in apple brandy barrels. 12.9%
Boulevard does it again! Really tasty and it's a unique combination.
Boulevard does it again! Really tasty and it's a unique combination.
That was a crazy game. So happy to be on the right end of it for once vs GB. I have a feeling we'll meet a 3rd time in the playoffs.
Poured a fancy, celebratory beer & I'm not going to bed until I see the locker room victory speech. #BTFD
Poured a fancy, celebratory beer & I'm not going to bed until I see the locker room victory speech. #BTFD
December 21, 2025 at 5:10 AM
That was a crazy game. So happy to be on the right end of it for once vs GB. I have a feeling we'll meet a 3rd time in the playoffs.
Poured a fancy, celebratory beer & I'm not going to bed until I see the locker room victory speech. #BTFD
Poured a fancy, celebratory beer & I'm not going to bed until I see the locker room victory speech. #BTFD
Roaring Table Observer & Observed bourbon barrel aged imperial stout. 13.5%
Fantastic! It tastes like fudge but has no adjuncts.
And my game prediction: 27 - 20, good guys. Hopefully it's more accurate than my prediction 2 weeks ago. :)
#BTFD
Fantastic! It tastes like fudge but has no adjuncts.
And my game prediction: 27 - 20, good guys. Hopefully it's more accurate than my prediction 2 weeks ago. :)
#BTFD
December 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Roaring Table Observer & Observed bourbon barrel aged imperial stout. 13.5%
Fantastic! It tastes like fudge but has no adjuncts.
And my game prediction: 27 - 20, good guys. Hopefully it's more accurate than my prediction 2 weeks ago. :)
#BTFD
Fantastic! It tastes like fudge but has no adjuncts.
And my game prediction: 27 - 20, good guys. Hopefully it's more accurate than my prediction 2 weeks ago. :)
#BTFD
Founders DKML imperial malt liquor aged in bourbon barrels. 14.2%
It's unique....not bad, not great. Glad I got to try it.
It's unique....not bad, not great. Glad I got to try it.
December 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Founders DKML imperial malt liquor aged in bourbon barrels. 14.2%
It's unique....not bad, not great. Glad I got to try it.
It's unique....not bad, not great. Glad I got to try it.
Half Acre Orin bourbon & brandy barrels aged strong ale. 13.2%
This is great & has the right amount sweetness.
This is great & has the right amount sweetness.
December 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Half Acre Orin bourbon & brandy barrels aged strong ale. 13.2%
This is great & has the right amount sweetness.
This is great & has the right amount sweetness.
Mikerphone Brewing I Want To Ride My Bicycle American Amber Ale. 5%
Decent.
Decent.
December 17, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Mikerphone Brewing I Want To Ride My Bicycle American Amber Ale. 5%
Decent.
Decent.
Old Irving Brewing Lifesblood dark lager. 6%
Really good dark lager.
Really good dark lager.
December 17, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Old Irving Brewing Lifesblood dark lager. 6%
Really good dark lager.
Really good dark lager.
Pipeworks Pastrami On Rye. 7.7%
This could've gone either way, but it's actually pretty good. The pastrami spices are subdued. Glad I got to try it!
This could've gone either way, but it's actually pretty good. The pastrami spices are subdued. Glad I got to try it!
December 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Pipeworks Pastrami On Rye. 7.7%
This could've gone either way, but it's actually pretty good. The pastrami spices are subdued. Glad I got to try it!
This could've gone either way, but it's actually pretty good. The pastrami spices are subdued. Glad I got to try it!
Off Color Brewing Double Stuffed Dino S'mores stout. 12%
Good but not great, which surprised me because Off Color is normally spectacular.
And....it's game day. Bear down!
Good but not great, which surprised me because Off Color is normally spectacular.
And....it's game day. Bear down!
December 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Off Color Brewing Double Stuffed Dino S'mores stout. 12%
Good but not great, which surprised me because Off Color is normally spectacular.
And....it's game day. Bear down!
Good but not great, which surprised me because Off Color is normally spectacular.
And....it's game day. Bear down!
Boulevard Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout. 12.2%
It tastes like boozy hot chocolate. Winner.
It tastes like boozy hot chocolate. Winner.
December 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Boulevard Brewing Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Chocolate Milk Stout. 12.2%
It tastes like boozy hot chocolate. Winner.
It tastes like boozy hot chocolate. Winner.
Boulevard Brewing Vanilla Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels. 13.5%
It's decent but maybe a little heavy on the vanilla.
It's decent but maybe a little heavy on the vanilla.
December 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Boulevard Brewing Vanilla Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels. 13.5%
It's decent but maybe a little heavy on the vanilla.
It's decent but maybe a little heavy on the vanilla.
Boulevard Brewing Strawberry Sour Ale aged in wine casks. 8%
This is exceptional. And I'm told this is part of a neopolitan series so the next 2 days will be the same base beer with chocolate & vanilla.
This is exceptional. And I'm told this is part of a neopolitan series so the next 2 days will be the same base beer with chocolate & vanilla.
December 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Boulevard Brewing Strawberry Sour Ale aged in wine casks. 8%
This is exceptional. And I'm told this is part of a neopolitan series so the next 2 days will be the same base beer with chocolate & vanilla.
This is exceptional. And I'm told this is part of a neopolitan series so the next 2 days will be the same base beer with chocolate & vanilla.
Barrel + Beam Bucolic Brett table beer with peach & cherry, aged in French oak. 4.3%
First time I've had a Brett beer, which is fermented with wild yeast strain Brettanomyces. It's very similar to a sour & I can barely taste the fruit, so not exacly my jam, but I'm happy that I got to try it.
First time I've had a Brett beer, which is fermented with wild yeast strain Brettanomyces. It's very similar to a sour & I can barely taste the fruit, so not exacly my jam, but I'm happy that I got to try it.
December 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Barrel + Beam Bucolic Brett table beer with peach & cherry, aged in French oak. 4.3%
First time I've had a Brett beer, which is fermented with wild yeast strain Brettanomyces. It's very similar to a sour & I can barely taste the fruit, so not exacly my jam, but I'm happy that I got to try it.
First time I've had a Brett beer, which is fermented with wild yeast strain Brettanomyces. It's very similar to a sour & I can barely taste the fruit, so not exacly my jam, but I'm happy that I got to try it.
Cigar City Brewing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale. 5.5%
Really good. Tastes as advertised.
Really good. Tastes as advertised.
December 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Cigar City Brewing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Brown Ale. 5.5%
Really good. Tastes as advertised.
Really good. Tastes as advertised.
Brewdog Mugshot coffee cream ale. 5.2%
Tasty!
Tasty!
December 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Brewdog Mugshot coffee cream ale. 5.2%
Tasty!
Tasty!
More Brewing & 450 North Brewing Raspberry Velvet imperial stout with raspberries & cocoa nibs. 14%
This is right in my wheelhouse! It's stellar.
Also, it's game day. I think it's close to a coin flip. If our run game keeps rolling, we can play with anyone. Prediction: 27 - 24, good guys. #BTFD
This is right in my wheelhouse! It's stellar.
Also, it's game day. I think it's close to a coin flip. If our run game keeps rolling, we can play with anyone. Prediction: 27 - 24, good guys. #BTFD
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
More Brewing & 450 North Brewing Raspberry Velvet imperial stout with raspberries & cocoa nibs. 14%
This is right in my wheelhouse! It's stellar.
Also, it's game day. I think it's close to a coin flip. If our run game keeps rolling, we can play with anyone. Prediction: 27 - 24, good guys. #BTFD
This is right in my wheelhouse! It's stellar.
Also, it's game day. I think it's close to a coin flip. If our run game keeps rolling, we can play with anyone. Prediction: 27 - 24, good guys. #BTFD
Spiteful Brewing Jingle Balls winter ale brewed with nutmeg, ginger, & cinnamon. 6.7%
A+ name & can art. C- beer. Way too heavy on the ginger for this guy.
A+ name & can art. C- beer. Way too heavy on the ginger for this guy.
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Spiteful Brewing Jingle Balls winter ale brewed with nutmeg, ginger, & cinnamon. 6.7%
A+ name & can art. C- beer. Way too heavy on the ginger for this guy.
A+ name & can art. C- beer. Way too heavy on the ginger for this guy.
Bonus beer that was intended for later but was accidentally punctured so I received it today: Off Color Brewing Beer for Dealing with Your Family. 12.0%
I love Off Color. This is so good.
I love Off Color. This is so good.
December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Bonus beer that was intended for later but was accidentally punctured so I received it today: Off Color Brewing Beer for Dealing with Your Family. 12.0%
I love Off Color. This is so good.
I love Off Color. This is so good.
Day 9: Brooklyn Brewery Black Ops barrel aged imperial stout. 12.4%
Stellar. Happy Friday!
Stellar. Happy Friday!
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Day 9: Brooklyn Brewery Black Ops barrel aged imperial stout. 12.4%
Stellar. Happy Friday!
Stellar. Happy Friday!
Day 8: Modelo Noche Especial red/amber lager 5.7%
This is a limited release that I wanted to try so Kara came through again. It's a perfectly cromulent beer.
This is a limited release that I wanted to try so Kara came through again. It's a perfectly cromulent beer.
December 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Day 8: Modelo Noche Especial red/amber lager 5.7%
This is a limited release that I wanted to try so Kara came through again. It's a perfectly cromulent beer.
This is a limited release that I wanted to try so Kara came through again. It's a perfectly cromulent beer.
Day 7: Off Color Brewing Beer for Hot Dogs kölsch. 4.5%
Off Color is probably my favorite brewery right now & I love a good kölsch. Fantastic.
Off Color is probably my favorite brewery right now & I love a good kölsch. Fantastic.
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Day 7: Off Color Brewing Beer for Hot Dogs kölsch. 4.5%
Off Color is probably my favorite brewery right now & I love a good kölsch. Fantastic.
Off Color is probably my favorite brewery right now & I love a good kölsch. Fantastic.
Day 6: Delta Beer Lab Porter. 5.2%
I've had a few beers from Delta Lab that were great. This is middle of the road for me.
I've had a few beers from Delta Lab that were great. This is middle of the road for me.
December 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Day 6: Delta Beer Lab Porter. 5.2%
I've had a few beers from Delta Lab that were great. This is middle of the road for me.
I've had a few beers from Delta Lab that were great. This is middle of the road for me.