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Illinois Brewing Insider Brian Noonan, host of the Crafty Brewers podcast

Brewer's Choice

Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Joel Hatlin from Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville

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Q&A with Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling’s co-founder, president and CEO Ryan Weidner on acquiring the former Alarmist Brewing space and expanding to Chicago’s NW side

Brewery Spotlights

Spotlight on Pig Minds Brewing Co. in Machesney Park

Inside Scoop

Inside Scoop: The highly anticipated Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (FoBAB) returns to Chicago Nov. 13-14

By Trent Modglin
October 20, 2026

By Katie Carrier Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild There’s just something special about this season for beer lovers. As summer winds down, ...

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Inside Scoop: Phase Three and Pollyanna expanding to Chicago, Will Run for Beer 5K Oct. 24, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, FoBAB Nov. 13-14, Geneva Lights and Flights and more

By Trent Modglin
September 23, 2026

Phase Three expanding into former Metropolitan venue on the Chicago River We’re not going to lie. We were as excited as anyone when he ...

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Inside Scoop: Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with some of the state’s best craft breweries

By Trent Modglin
September 9, 2026

Revolution Brewing Oktoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 12 Dust off your dirndl and start training your stein-hoisting arm, because Revolution Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest is back ...

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Oct 19

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Catching the Bears game at the versatile @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston prior to the kid’s playoff baseball game down the street = a quality decision. Smoked turkey BLT, nice variety of brews, classic cars and three different rooms to enjoy.

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Oct 16

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Now this is a trend we can get behind — an imperial Oktoberfest. Nice little mid-October treat from Colorado’s @averybrewingcompany during a lunch meeting in Chicago today

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Oct 14

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The one and only Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers ( aka @fobab ) is only a month away and will include more than 250 barrel-aged beers, ciders, meads and perries. This massive event is always a highlight of the year, so get your tickets now.

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Oct 13

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Brewer’s Choice Q&A from our fall issue: @93octanebrewery brewer Sam Altaner on the simple pleasure that is the @dovetailbrewery helles lager … the impressive selection at @bubblehousebrewing … the joy of giving back to the community … and anticipating his own barrel-aged Belgian golden strong later this fall

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Oct 12

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Quite a haul for the proud state of Illinois out at the @greatamericanbeerfestival in Colorado this past weekend. Congrats to all the winners. Keep spoiling us with some of the best craft beer in the country.

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Oct 9

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Soaking up as much of this 70s weather as possible on the patio at @wehavegreatbeerpr with a stellar Southern Tuba hazy IPA from @roaringtable and an @alarmistbrewing Crispy Boy pilsner (thanks to @pollyannabrewingcompany for keeping it alive)

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Oct 8

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Time to register for the @willrunforbeerchicago 5K on Chicago’s lakefront Oct. 24

Some 5K races end at the finish line. This one is just getting started. Will Run For Beer Chicago returns October 24 to Lincoln Park, serving up a scenic 5K with Chicago skyline and lakefront views before turning race day into a full-on celebration. Post-run, head to the Lager Than Life Brewfest for craft beer samples, food, live music and Oktoberfest energy. Plus, every registration includes race swag, a bottle-opener medal and tasting glass. Run the 5K. Earn the beer. Make a day of it. Register now at WillRunForBeerChicago.com

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Oct 6

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Last Call from our big fall issue: From the @greattastemw in Madison and the @milkmoneybrewing Summerfest to concerts in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark and chilling on the patio at @halfacrebeer and @sturdyshelterbrewing we asked readers for their favorite craft beer experiences of the summer

Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Oct 3

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Oktoberfest is off and running at @uneannee Brewery in Niles. All day today and Sunday. Weather is perfect, the beer is cold, and the vibes are festive

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Oct 2

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Spotlight on @whiteoakbrewing

This expanding brewery in Normal, Illinois is known for its wide range of beers — from award-winning BA stouts and English-style ales on cask to hazy IPAs — as well some friendly taproom vibes and unique events

Read the feature from our fall issue now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 29

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A rare laid-back weekend included some great yard/garage work beers from the likes of @sketchbookbrew @whiteoakbrewing @keggrovebrewco @destihlbrewery @solemnoathbeer @hiddenhandbeer and @adamsstreetbrewery

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Sep 26

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A fun and festive Saturday (today, Sept. 26) is lined up from 12-6 p.m. in Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark

Expect live authentic music from Paloma, German dancing by the Society of Danube Swabians Youth Group, plenty of fun competitions, and even live wood carving. The star of the show, however, might just be Crustoberfest, the signature Oktoberfest brew from @crustbrewing

The Parkway Bank Park venues will be selling food and drinks, dishing up their own fun twist on German cuisine (as well as some of their regular favorites). There will be picnic tables set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets. Parking for Rosetoberfest is available at the Parkway Bank Park parking garage and is free with validation from any of the park’s venues.

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Sep 25

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From our big fall issue...

Illinois Brewing Insider @briannoonan — host of the @craftybrewerspod — on the enjoyment of having @brothership_brewing and @black_horizon_brewing so close to home, the English pub ale at @pollyannabrewingcompany and Das Nuts at @imperialoakbrewing as well as the hidden gem in Homewood that is Lassen’s Tap, and discovering the laid-back @syndicatebrewingco in Colorado

“During their Oak-toberfest celebration (THIS WEEKEND!), Imperial Oak has a special tapping of Das Nuts, where they infuse their Das Boot Oktoberfest with toasted pecans, almonds, peanuts and macadamia nuts. If I could only drink one Oktoberfest beer, this would be it.”

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Inside Scoop: The highly anticipated Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (FoBAB) returns to Chicago Nov. 13-14

Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with 93 Octane Brewery’s Sam Altaner

Last Call: What was your favorite craft beer experience of the summer?

Spotlight on White Oak Brewing in Normal

Illinois Brewing Insider Brian Noonan, host of the Crafty Brewers podcast

Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with 93 Octane Brewery’s Sam Altaner

Last Call: What was your favorite craft beer experience of the summer?

Spotlight on White Oak Brewing in Normal

Illinois Brewing Insider Brian Noonan, host of the Crafty Brewers podcast

Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Joel Hatlin from Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville

Q&A with Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling’s co-founder, president and CEO Ryan Weidner on acquiring the former Alarmist Brewing space and expanding to Chicago’s NW side

Spotlight on Pig Minds Brewing Co. in Machesney Park

Inside Scoop: The highly anticipated Festival of Barrel-Aged Beers (FoBAB) returns to Chicago Nov. 13-14

Inside Scoop: Phase Three and Pollyanna expanding to Chicago, Will Run for Beer 5K Oct. 24, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, FoBAB Nov. 13-14, Geneva Lights and Flights and more

Inside Scoop: Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with some of the state’s best craft breweries

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Last Call: Where are you most looking forward to having a beer outside this summer?

Spotlight on Adams Street Brewery in Chicago’s historic Berghoff restaurant

Illinois Brewing Insider Paul McCann, head of production at Uné Année Brewery

Underrated brewery patios and beer gardens that are perfect for a cold beer this summer

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