Author: Trent Modglin
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Fun in the sun: We found a few of the more unique outdoor brewery spaces in Illinois to enjoy a cold beer before summer is gone
Double Clutch Brewing at Millennium Hall 11 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago MillenniumHallChicago.com DoubleClutchBrewing.com What makes it unique: If you’re looking to quench you’re ... -
Small business spotlight: Society Insurance knows your business deserves a proven combination of coverages and customized details that provide meaningful protection
Society Insurance (920) 922-1220 SocietyInsurance.com Q: What types of insurance do you provide for breweries, bars and restaurants? A: By keeping on top of ... -
Breweries in bunches: The La Grange-Brookfield-Lyons corridor in the west burbs is home to a quartet of welcoming breweries that run the gamut from established to new and classic to experimental
By Trent Modglin Publisher Hop District Brewing Co. 23 E. 31st Street in La Grange Park HopDistrictBrewing.com The details: Hop District, which celebrated its ... -
Inside Scoop: Plenty of events like the College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” seminar, Mikerphone’s Smells Like a Beer Fest, Oak Park Microbrew Review, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer and Streetz Artz Alliance shows
The College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” information seminar July 16 Join the College of DuPage and their popular Business of Craft Beer ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Millpond Brewing’s Bryan Schubert on some great beers from Mikerphone, White Oak, White Rooster and Blue Jay Brewing, as well as his own expansion and work with an environmentally friendly wheat grass
Millpond Brewing Co. Bryan Schubert Owner and brewer Millpond Brewing Co. in Millstadt, IL MillpondBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… a ... -
The ICBG: Modernizing laws, educating members and consumers, promoting the industry and hosting great events — it’s what we do at the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
By Ray Stout Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild What is the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild? Good question, complicated answer. The Illinois ... -
Spotlight on Sketchbook Brewing: This popular brewery offers a diverse beer lineup, charming taprooms in Skokie and Evanston, and a focus on community and the arts
Sketchbook Brewing 4901 Main Street in Skokie 821 Chicago Ave. in Evanston SketchbookBrewing.com Monday: 2-8 p.m. (Evanston only) Tuesday-Thursday: 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 12-11 p.m. ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Twisted Hippo’s Karl Rutherford on Scratch Brewing’s Black Walnut dark lager, an appreciation for Old Irving Brewing, Off Color and Alarmist, and the popularity of his own Fruit Booty series of fruited goses
Karl Rutherford Owner and brewery director at Twisted Hippo Chicago and Wheeling, IL (Inside District Brew Yards) TwistedHippo.com The last really good beer I ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Jessica Sedgwick on a love of all things Half Acre Beer Co., Macushla’s unique Holla-Peño IPA, and enjoying a pint atop Gene’s Sausage Shop in Chicago
Jessica Sedgwick Co-author of the new book Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond Favorite breweries: It’s hard to pick just a few! My favorite brewery in ... -
Inside Scoop: The Business of Craft Beer Program summer and fall courses at the College of DuPage, Evanston Homebrew Club, Chicago Walking Brewery Tours and some great brewery deals around the state
The Business of Craft Beer Program at the College of DuPage offers a variety of summer and fall beer classes The College of DuPage, ...
