Author: Trent Modglin
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Illinois Brewing Insider Geoff Hutchins on a love of Hubbard’s Cave’s dessert-style stouts and Phase Three’s Pixel Density Lite, breweries on vacation, and finding Goose Island Green Line again
Photo: Une Année/Hubbard’ Cave patio Geoff Hutchins, 62 Park Ridge, IL Favorite Illinois breweries: It’s always tough for me to go against Phase Three ... -
Spotlight on Crushed by Giants: The team behind DryHop Brewers hit a home run with this gem overlooking Michigan Ave
Photo by Steph Byce Where you’ll find it: 600 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd floor in Chicago Hours: Sunday-Thursday — Noon-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday —Noon-10 p.m. CrushedByGiants.com History in ... -
New beginnings: How perseverance and the support of the Illinois craft brewing community helped Skelton Key and Twisted Hippo back from disaster
By Trent Modglin Mike Tyson may not have been the most quotable of characters during his days of dominating the professional boxing world, but ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Sean West on an admiration for Triptych Brewing and Two Brothers’ Domaine DuPage, drinking seasonally and his plans at Forgottonia
Forgottonia Brewing trivia winners We ask craft-beer enthusiasts and Illinois brewers for some of their favorite local breweries, beers and experiences Would you like ... -
Spotlight on Imperial Oak Brewing: Experienced ownership, a versatile venue and strong barrel-aged program is quite a trifecta in Willow Springs
Where you’ll find it: 501 Willow Blvd., Willow Springs, IL 60480 Hours: Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday: Noon-1 a.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday: 11 ... -
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 ...
