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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
Inside Scoop: Brews on Blvd beer festival Feb. 8, Westmont Winter Beer Festival Feb. 15, Diversey House opens, Lake County February Flavor Festival and Illinois brewery deals not to be missed
Inside Scoop: Illinois craft brewers are embracing the future of hemp-infused beverages
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
Taproom treasures: We scoped out some of the most unique and historic brewery taprooms across the state… and had a few pints along the way
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
Feature Articles
Taproom treasures: We scoped out some of the most unique and historic brewery taprooms across the state… and had a few pints along the way
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on One Lake Brewing: Located in a gorgeously renovated 1920s bank in Oak Park, this brewery from a pair of friends focuses on beer that’s true to the region it’s from and fostering a community vibe
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewing, and his initial foray into barrel-aging
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider Dave Zalatoris on the consistency of Dovetail Brewery, Old Irving’s Krampus stouts, mixed packs at Bottles & Cans and San Diego’s best options for beer and fish tacos
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Unpossible Mead: Nestled near Route 66 in Dwight, Brian Galbreath is not afraid to “play with weird stuff” on his way to making award-winning meads, and ciders are up next
Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: Brews on Blvd beer festival Feb. 8, Westmont Winter Beer Festival Feb. 15, Diversey House opens, Lake County February Flavor Festival and Illinois brewery deals not to be missed
By
Trent Modglin
February 5, 2025
Brews on Blvd craft beer festival BREWS ON BLVD at Hollywood Blvd Cinema is Feb. 8 Snag your tickets now for BREWS ON BLVD, ...
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Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: Illinois craft brewers are embracing the future of hemp-infused beverages
By
Trent Modglin
January 31, 2025
By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild In recent years, intoxicating hemp beverages — drinks infused with Delta-8 and Delta-9 ...
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Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: Lake County’s February Flavor Festival, Westmont Winter Beer Festival, Suncatcher Brewing opens in Chicago, expansion for Crust Brewing and Middle Brow, and more
By
Trent Modglin
January 3, 2025
Mickey Finn’s in Libertyville is part of the Lake County Flavor Festival Lake County February Flavor Festival You’re not going to want to miss ...
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Features
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider Beau Ingledue on the Friends in Lomax Places dark lager from Forgottonia Brewing, the Old Herald Brewery experience, discovering Pliny the Elder and exploring Asheville’s brewery scene
Breweries in Bunches
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Breweries in Bunches: Follow the Milwaukee Avenue corridor through the north suburbs to experience a handful of unique, inviting craft beer venues
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider Todd McLester on enjoying Prairie Street Brewing and Tavern on Clark in Rockford, a love of Mexican lagers, and his own Hairy Cow Brewing’s expansion into South Dakota
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Sundial Brewing: Owned by three childhood friends, this newish Barrington brewery embraces a local approach and pours one tasty (and hoppy) farmhouse blonde ale
Last Call
Last Call: From Bufflehead brown ale at Kishwaukee Brewing to enjoying the Great Taste of the Midwest, Friday Night Flights and brewery tours in Bloomington-Normal and St. Charles, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals for their favorite beer experiences of the summer
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Werk Force Brewing Company: From a brewing supply store to hand crafting an award-winning brewery in Plainfield, Brandon and Amanda Wright are enjoying 10 years of bringing a community together
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Azadi Brewing’s Bhavik Modi on Off Color Brewing’s thoughtful marketing, Dovetail’s Czech-style pilsner, staying true to his Indian roots, and his own chicory amber ale
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Begyle Brewing: This Chicago Malt Row original focuses on a welcoming, neighborhood vibe and a diverse draft list that appeals to all levels and palates
Feature Articles
Brewery happenings: The background behind Short Fuse acquiring Metropolitan, Homewood Brewing opening soon, Is/Was and Casa Humilde taprooms are up and running
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider Nader Kardoush on his fun history with Black Lung Brewing and Mikerphone, the stellar lagers and English ales from Roaring Table, the anticipation surrounding Foreign Exchange’s taproom, and discovering a speakeasy at San Diego’s AleSmith
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Kishwaukee Brewing Company: Celebrating its fourth anniversary, this welcoming (and stunning) Woodstock favorite focuses on community and clean, traditional beer styles
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Illuminated Brew Works’ Brian Buckman on White Oak Brewing’s Casual Jesus saison, pushing the boundaries on unique marketing ideas, and what figures to be a wild anniversary party Sept. 21
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