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Spotlight on Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora
Inside Scoop: This summer, make it a point to get out and enjoy all the great craft breweries Illinois has to offer
Inside Scoop: Maplewood’s new kitchen, Beer Night at the Pistol Shrimp baseball game July 10, Lake Effect’s taproom, Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows, Tinley Park Ale Trail trolley and more
Brewer’s Choice: Burning Bush Brewery’s Scott McElhenie
Last Call: What’s the best meal you’ve had recently at an Illinois brewery?
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Brother Chimp Brewing in North Aurora
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Burning Bush Brewery’s Scott McElhenie
Last Call
Last Call: What’s the best meal you’ve had recently at an Illinois brewery?
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Suncatcher Brewing in Chicago’s Humboldt Park
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Goldfinger Brewing’s Tom Beckmann
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Macushla Brewing in north suburban Glenview
Feature Articles
Brewery bites: Dishes from around the state sure to get your stomach growling
Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: This summer, make it a point to get out and enjoy all the great craft breweries Illinois has to offer
By
Trent Modglin
July 15, 2025
By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild In towns big and small, from Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods to rural Main Streets, ...
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Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: Maplewood’s new kitchen, Beer Night at the Pistol Shrimp baseball game July 10, Lake Effect’s taproom, Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows, Tinley Park Ale Trail trolley and more
By
Trent Modglin
July 7, 2025
Maplewood Brewery’s new smash burger Maplewood Brewery & Distillery unveils new kitchen and expanded lounge at their Chicago taproom A new lounge and kitchen ...
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Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: Upcoming events like the Will County Craft Beer & Bourbon Fest, Streetz Artz Alliance artisan markets, Keg Grove’s BBQ Smoke Show and more
By
Trent Modglin
May 16, 2025
Will County Craft Beer and Bourbon Fest May 31 Tickets for the fourth annual Will County Beer & Bourbon Fest, proudly presented by Blue ...
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Features
Brewery Spotlights
Brewery spotlight on Springfield’s Engrained Brewing Company
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: BBGB Brewery’s Bob Salzman
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Solemn Oath Brewery
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider: Fred Sanchez on Hubbard’s Cave barrel-aged offerings, Mikerphone’s orange-vanilla IPA and Beer on the Wall’s selection
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Adams Street Brewery’s Mark Duchow and Jim Riggs on great recent beers from Off Color, Double Clutch and Dovetail, raking in 17 awards in 2024, and tapping a pair of favorite stouts this spring
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider Ted Perez on his favorite local breweries, Monk’s Pub, Sketchbook’s patio and honey basil ale, and fun beer experiences in Japan
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s choice: Hand of Fate Brewing’s Mike Allison on the kellerbier from Anvil & Forge, being a fan of all things White Oak, and his own cream ale developing a cult following
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Old Irving Brewing Company: This award-winning favorite on Chicago’s NW side boasts a welcoming vibe and a seriously scrumptious menu. And did we mention they’re expanding?
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider: Mike Gemma on creating a welcoming vibe at Haymarket, Piece Pizza as a go-to spot, Hopewell Brewing’s Tank Beer and visiting Russian River on his anniversary
Last Call
Last Call: From Buffalo Creek Brewing to The Village Tap, and Lunar Brewing to Kaiser Tiger and The Vine of Grayslake, we asked our readers for the coziest brewery or bar for the cold winter months
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Emancipation Brewing Company: This Bloomington-area brewery, located in a charming former dairy barn on the family farm, churns out a serious variety of quality craft beer
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Sketchbook Brewing’s Jay Dogen on Art History and Goldfinger setting the bar for lagers, discovering the Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver, and being proud of Sketchbook’s winter warmer and American stout
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