Author: Trent Modglin
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Inside Scoop: Come celebrate Nov. 4-5 — FoBAB is turning 20 this year as North America’s largest barrel-aged festival
Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer — Nov. 4-5 Credit Union 1 Arena 525 S. Racine Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 FoBAB.com FoBAB’s 20th anniversary will honor ... -
Breweries in bunches: North suburban Evanston may be best known for Northwestern University, but it’s also home to five uniquely charming breweries
By Trent Modglin Double Clutch Brewing Company 2121 N. Ashland DoubleClutchBrewing.com Details: Tucked away in a tree-lined neighborhood on the north side of Evanston, ... -
Spotlight on Blue Cat Brewing Co: Old-school vibe, Midwest comfort food and 30 years of brewing experience in the heart of Rock Island
Where you’ll find it: 113 18th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 BlueCatBrewingCo.com Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight. History in short: Blue Cat ... -
The Tap List: Beer on the Wall owner Ryan Tracy chats about humble beginnings, selling individual cans and which Illinois breweries have caught his eye
By Trent Modglin Beer on the Wall locations: 106 Main Street Park Ridge, IL 60068 2 N. Dunton Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 105 ... -
Spotlight on Scratch Brewing Company: This unique farmhouse brewery near the Shawnee National Forest focuses on homegrown, locally farmed and foraged ingredients
Photo by Kendall Karmanian Scratch Brewing Company Where you’ll find it: 264 Thompson Road in Ava, IL 62907 ScratchBeer.com Hours Friday-Sunday — Noon-8 p.m. To-go growler ... -
Spotlight on Bubblehouse Brewing Company: Open just a year, this family-focused brewery in Lisle values community and conversation
Bubblehouse Brewing Company Where you’ll find it: 2121 Ogden Avenue, Unit A, Lisle, IL 60532 BubblehouseBrewing.com Hours Wednesday-Thursday: 3-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. History in ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Ryan Daniels on the Half Acre beer garden, the Clockwork English barleywine from Foreign Exchange Brewing, and what’s caught his eye of late
Half Acre’s Balmoral beer garden We ask craft-beer enthusiasts and Illinois brewers for some of their favorite local breweries, beers and experiences Would you ... -
Spotlight on Eris: This woman-owned brewery, cider house and restaurant on Chicago’s NW side has plenty of character — not to mention great beer, cider and food
Eris Brewery & Cider House Where you’ll find it: 4240 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago Wednesday — Noon-9 p.m. Thursday — Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday — 11 a.m.-10 ... -
Inside Scoop: Final Friday Night Flights Sept. 16, suburban District Brew Yards opening, and Chicago Beer Festival at the Field Museum Oct. 8
Summer’s final Friday Night Flights is Friday, Sept. 16 It’s been another great summer for Chicago Friday Night Flights. Capping off year six is ... -
Spotlight on Mikerphone Brewing: With music and flavor as their inspiration, this popular Elk Grove Village brewery is celebrating seven years with big plans ahead
History in short: The family-owned Mikerphone is a brewery inspired by music that was founded by Mike Pallen in his basement. After earning his ...
