Brewery Spotlights

Spotlight on Quincy Brewing Company
IB Insiders

Illinois Brewing Insider Don Hardy, founder of the popular Chicago Area Microbreweries Facebook group
Interviews

Q&A with Brent Banks, as Saint Errant Brewing finds a home in Evanston

Brewer's Choice

Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Mikerphone Brewing’s Mike Witkowski

Feature Articles

Insider opinions: What is the best brewery you’ve hit on vacation?

Feature Articles

Small-business spotlight: Society Insurance shares a safety guide to handling kegs

IB Insiders

Illinois Brewing Insider: Steve Judge

Inside Scoop

Inside Scoop: Beer Under Glass returns May 8, St. Charles Brew Tour, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, Old Irving’s Della Days April 9-12, Annual Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing May 8-9, and more

By Trent Modglin
April 2, 2026

Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 8-15; Beer Under Glass is back at Millennium Park May 8 Clear your calendar this spring because Illinois Craft Beer Week is ...

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Inside Scoop

Inside Scoop: Brews on Blvd., Westmont Winter Beer Fest, Mikerphone’s Winterfest, Streetz Artz Alliance February events, Saint Errant finds a home and more

By Trent Modglin
January 21, 2026

Brews on Blvd tasting event — Saturday, Feb. 7 Tickets for the 10th annual Brews on Blvd at the Hollywood Blvd Cinema are now ...

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Inside Scoop

Inside Scoop: Westmont Winter Beer Festival, Lake County Craft Beer Fest and February Flavor Fest, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, Design on Draft exhibit in Chicago, brewery deals and more

By Trent Modglin
December 23, 2025

The Westmont Winter Beer Festival is Feb. 14 Make plans for one of the highlights of the winter craft-beer scene in Chicagoland, as the ...

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Secret beer spot: “For me, Beer on the Wall in Park Ridge @wehavegreatbeerpr (with additional locations in Elmhurst and Arlington Heights) is hands-down my favorite beer spot, even if it’s not much of a secret anymore. It’s my go-to place for grabbing a flight from their always rotating taps, and their to-go selection is massive. Whether I’m hunting down a special release, restocking the fridge or grabbing my Bourbon County Stout allotment, that’s the spot. It’s the perfect combination of neighborhood hangout and craft beer treasure trove.”

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Apr 3

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From our big spring issue out now...

Illinois Brewing Insider Don Hardy, founder of the popular Chicago area Microbreweries Facebook group, on local fun at @whiskey_hill_brewery_kitchen in Westmont, anticipating the helles lagers from @churchstbrew and @goldfingerbeer this spring, sneaking away to see what @black_horizon_brewing is pouring in Willowbrook, a PB&J-flavored brew from @xulbeer in Tennessee, and discovering @hopstationcraftbar in Indiana

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Apr 2

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Check out the Inside Scoop section from our new spring issue: The @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass festival returns May 8, the @stcalliance Brew Tour, upcoming @streetzmobeatz shows, @oldirvingbrewing Della Days April 9-12, the annual Maifest at @buffalocreekbrewing May 8-9, Mayfestiversary from @begylebrewing and @dovetailbrewery … plenty of brewery deals and much more

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Apr 1

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One of the more than 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and festivals you can grab the spring issue of Illinois Brewing magazine is the always warm and welcoming @solemnoathbeer Still Life taproom in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood.

And did you know they have a $50 make-your-own-case special? Yep, you can snag six different (non BA) 16-ounce 4-packs for your beer fridge or the neighborhood block party for just $50. One of the best craft beer specials you’ll find anywhere. ...

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Mar 28

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Depleted the beer fridge a bit last night — but all for a good cause… a neighbor’s surprise 60th. Great beers from @goldfingerbeer @dovetailbrewery @moorsbeer @newbelgium @alarmistbrewing and @oldirvingbrewing @sainterrantbrewing and @werkforcebrewing

And no, that’s not Chef Boyardee in an Oktoberfest outfit in the background. Or is it?

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Mar 27

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In case you hadn’t heard, @sainterrantbrewing is opening its first taproom THIS WEEKEND in Evanston. In our new spring issue, we sat down with co-founder Brent Banks to discuss departing the corporate world many years ago, expectations about his new taproom, and what’s currently in the tanks that has him excited.

Read it all here, and enjoy food from @abikerdude burgers and @soulandsmoke at Saint Errant to kick things off this Friday and Saturday, as well as plenty of fun new beer releases.

Read the Q&A now at IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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Mar 25

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Thoroughly enjoyed not one but two visits to @konabrewinghawaii on spring break with the family. Great layout, beer, food (OMG the wings), live music and service. Grabbed some pineapple IPA and lemongrass lager cans to smuggle into the pool later too.

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Mar 23

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Brewer’s Choice from our new spring issue: @mikerphonebrewing head brewer Mike Witkowski on an appreciation for what @solemnoathbeer and @oldirvingbrewing are doing, a tasty New Zealand pilsner from @hopbutcher and Mikerphone’s award-winning barrel-aging program and 11-year anniversary celebration in late March

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Mar 20

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The spring issue of Illinois Brewing is out, and bigger and better than ever with plenty of insider info and opinions, spotlights on @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass, @93octanebrewery @hopbutcher and @chaosbrewclub … a Q&A with @sainterrantbrewing about opening in Evanston, great eats at several @visitlakecounty breweries, events from @streetzmobeatz @buffalocreekbrewing @keggrovebrewco and much, much more. ...

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Mar 18

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From our recent winter issue...
Insider opinions: From @mauibrewingco and @treehousebrewco to @austinstreetbrewery @beerchurchbrew and the @firestonewalker Propagator taproom, we asked readers for the best brewery they’ve hit on vacation.

Read part one in a series on vacation breweries now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Mar 17

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Because sometimes, when you’re replenishing magazines at one of your favorite spots, you run into a bottle-sharing group of strangers who are more than willing to share the best of their lot. And what a beautiful lot it was.

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Mar 15

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Stacked reuben, fish & chips, smoked Vienna lager from @phasethreebrew and March Madness? Makes for a pretty good lunch at @theharpandfiddle

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Mar 11

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Always enjoy stopping into the historic @berghoffchicago in Chicago’s Loop to enjoy the history, the food, and the award-winning beers from Mark Duchow and Jim Riggs at @adamsstreetbrewery

It’s also one of the 350+ spots across the state where you can grab a copy of Illinois Brewing’s latest issue. The McGee’s Irish stout and Goin Plaid, their caramel-flavored Scotch ale, are particularly perfect for March. ...

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