Author: Trent Modglin
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Inside Scoop: The Lake County Libation Trail’s Spooks & Spirits Check-in Challenge, Will Run for Beer 5k, and Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming markets
Spooks and Spirits Check-in Challenge on the Lake County Libation Trail runs through Oct. 31 You have another week remaining to enjoy this spine-tingling ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Timothy Ficken from Midwest Coast Brewing on the lagers and hefeweizens and Dovetail and Metropolitan, the return of his own Friendsgiving spiced strong ale, and hidden gem bars like Tuman’s Tap
Timothy Ficken Brewery manager at Midwest Coast Brewing in Chicago’s West Loop MidwestCoastBrewing.com Favorite breweries: The first one I always think of is Hopewell. ... -
New kids on the block: A handful of exciting new breweries have opened in Illinois, and we couldn’t be happier to hoist a pint with them
By Trent Modglin The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews 17400 Oak Park Ave in Tinley Park BanginGavel.com The anticipation: Banging Gavel can see ... -
Business spotlight on Apple Growth Partners: Complete and personalized accounting and consultation services for businesses of all sizes
Apple Growth Partners AppleGrowth.com Contact: Dirk Ahlbeck at [email protected] Q: Apple Growth Partners has an award-winning accounting team, but tell us a bit more about the ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Scratch Brewing’s Marika Josephson on the perfection that is Duvel’s golden ale, the thought-provoking creations from Is/Was Brewing, and supporting her community in southern Illinois
Photo by Demond Meek Marika Josephson Scratch Brewing Company Ava, IL ScratchBeer.com The last really good beer you drank was… The Duvel golden ale ... -
Spotlight on Two Hound Red: West suburban Glen Ellyn is home to this visually striking brewery with an innovative menu and a focus on lighter, simpler flavors of beer
Two Hound Red Brewing Co. 486 Pennsylvania Ave. in Glen Ellyn 2HoundRed.com Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. ... -
Breweries in Bunches: Chicago’s Malt Row district just happens to be one of the more prolific craft beer neighborhoods in the country
By Trent Modglin Begyle Brewing 1800 W. Cuyler Ave. BegyleBrewing.com Details: Back when co-owner Kevin Cary moved to Chicago in 2007, there were maybe ... -
Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, and we’ve got the goods on many of the best festivals around Illinois
The following Oktoberfest events can be found in our special digital Oktoberfest issue, which can be read here. Prost! 50th Havana Oktoberfest Sept. 8-10 Come ... -
Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont
The following Q&A is part of our special digital Oktoberfest issue of Illinois Brewing, with tons of added seasonal content and events. Check it ... -
Last call: We asked craft beer insiders and enthusiasts for their favorite Oktoberfest and fall beers
The following Last Call article is part of our special digital Oktoberfest issue. You can read this special issue here. Party Hat, the Oktoberfest ...