Author: Trent Modglin
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Spotlight on Great Central Brewing Company: Chicago’s thriving Fulton Market District is home to this unique, sprawling contract-brewing facility and beer hall
Great Central Brewing Company 221 N. Wood Street Chicago, IL GreatCentralBrewing.com Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday 2-9 p.m. Saturday Noon-9 p.m. Sunday Noon-8 p.m. History ... -
Breweries in Bunches: It’s hip to be square — Chicago’s Logan Square is one happening neighborhood for craft beer
By Trent Modglin Revolution Brewpub & Kitchen 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago 773-227-2739 RevBrew.com The details: Opened in 2010, the brewpub of the ... -
Spotlight on Geneseo Brewing Co. — A warm and welcoming interior, great patio space and high-level food options in this historic town near the Quad Cities
Spotlight on Geneseo Brewing Co. 102 S. State Street Geneseo, IL GeneseoBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday 4-10 p.m. History in short: ... -
Last call: From White Oak and Roaring Table to Hopewell and Kinslahger, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals for the most underrated breweries in Illinois
Spring issue question: What is the most underrated craft brewery in Illinois? “White Oak Brewing down in Normal. Scott and his team are consistently ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Bubblehouse Brewing Company’s Jon Miller on memorable beers from Werk Force and Skeleton Key, making patrons feel at home, and how it’s never to early to plan for Lisle’s Bluegrass Oktoberfest
Jon Miller Owner and head brewer at Bubblehouse Brewing Company 2121 Ogden Ave., Unit A in west suburban Lisle BubblehouseBrewing.com The last really good beer I ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Daniel Booth on his admiration of Phase Three, Roaring Table and Art History Brewing, the assortment and community vibes at The Beer Cellar, and why The 1899 Pub is a must-stop in Ohio
Art History Brewing in Geneva Daniel Booth Beertender and sales associate The Beer Cellar 488 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn BeerCellarChicago.com Favorite breweries: Man, ... -
Inside Scoop: Get the lowdown on Illinois Craft Beer Week (May 3-10), Beer Under Glass, the Summer Passport program and more
By Ray Stout Executive director Illinois Craft Brewers Guild It’s a full slate of fun and great beer this spring and summer with Illinois ... -
Spotlight on Wolfden Brewing: This cozy Bloomingdale brewery has a Wisconsin lodge vibe, a ghost named Jack, and an emphasis on classic beer styles with modern twists
Wolfden Brewing 112 W. Lake Street Bloomingdale, IL WolfdenBrewing.com Monday-Tuesday: Closed Wednesday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday 2-11 p.m. Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-5 p.m. History ... -
Q&A with Dan Ochwat and Jessica Sedgwick — This Chicago couple co-authored “Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond,” a new guidebook made up of a curated collection of 30 family-friendly beer hikes
By Trent Modglin Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond is available for pre-sale online via Amazon, Target and more. Q: What was it that initially ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Horse Thief Hollow’s Andrian Morrison on the Sgt. Reckless pale ale from Evil Horse, admiring Hailstorm Brewing, winning two gold medals and helping veterans with PTSD
Morrison (left), along with Horse Thief Hollow’s Neil Byers and Jake Nelson Andrian Morrison Brewer and sales manager Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. 10426 ...