Author: Trent Modglin
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Illinois Brewing Insiders Romeo & Brewliet on the excitement surrounding Phase Three’s second location, partying with (and learning from) Chaos Brew Club, and the impressive tap selection at Church Street
Beer blogging couple Romeo & Brewliet RomeoAndBrewliet.com Instagram: @romeoandbrewliet Favorite breweries: (Romeo) Starting with the hardest question of all I see. Well, that’s tough. My ... -
Spotlight on Tighthead Brewing Company: Offering plenty of friendly “English pub culture” and award-winning beers in north suburban Mundelein
Tighthead Brewing Company 161 N. Archer Avenue Mundelein, IL 60060 TightheadBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-6 p.m. History in short: Owner Bruce Dir, a ... -
We’ve got apps: Here are a few brewery appetizers from around the state that have caught our eye — and made our stomachs growl
Sweet sriracha cauliflower at Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox, IL ArrowheadAles.com The burgers come highly recommended at this family-friendly spot ... -
Spotlight on Analytical Brewing: Opened in 2022 by three neighbors, they’re churning out a balanced lineup of beers along Route 66 in Lexington
Analytical Brewing 510 W. Main Street, Lexington, IL 61753 AnalyticalBrewing.com Thursday: 4-9 p.m. Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: 12-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-5 p.m. History in ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Noon Whistle head brewer Paul Kreiner on Half Acre’s Bodem, Revolution’s Deep Woods series, and his very own hop Water and Hop Prism IPAs
Paul Kreiner Head brewer at Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard and Naperville NoonWhistleBrewing.com 1. The last really good beer you drank was… Bodem from ... -
Spotlight on Haymarket Brewing Company: Plenty of award-winning beer, scrumptious food and a lively, versatile space in Chicago’s dynamic West Loop
Haymarket Brewing Company 737 W. Randolph Chicago, IL 60661 HaymarketBeer.com Monday-Wednesday: 4-11 p.m. Thursday: 1-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 12 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sunday: 12-9 p.m. History ... -
Small-business spotlight on Leaders Beverage: The experts in draft system designs, maintenance and beverage consultancy
Leaders Beverage 312-497-5602 LeadersBeverage.com History in short: Leaders Beverage was founded in 2012 by Drew Larson, a retired major and aeromedical Blackhawk helicopter pilot ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Cesar Marron on his own Common Culture oatmeal stout, drinking Belgians at Hopleaf and spending a day on Metropolitan’s patio
Metropolitan Brewing’s patio in Chicago Cesar Marron Head brewer and managing partner Sketchbook Brewing Company in Evanston and Skokie, IL SketchbookBrewing.com Drinking tendencies: Genuinely ... -
Fresh on the scene: Learn more about the new venues from District Brew Yards, Alter Brewing + Kitchen, Burning Bush Brewery and Hop Butcher for the World
District Brew Yards adds suburban Wheeling location Already a hit in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, District Brew Yards opened its highly-anticipated second location late ... -
Spotlight on Scorched Earth Brewing: Head to NW suburban Algonquin for this cozy taproom, cavernous event space, live music and a variety of tasty brews (donuts, anyone?)
Scorched Earth Brewing Company 203 Berg Street Algonquin, IL 60102 ScorchedEarthBrewing.com Wednesday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday: 3-10 p.m. Saturday: 12-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-7 p.m. History ...
