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    Spotlight on Streetz Artz Alliance: It turns out creative, well-curated markets and Chicagoland breweries make for a great combination

    Q&A with Streetz Artz Alliance founder John Streetz It turns out creative, well-curated markets and Chicagoland breweries make for a great combination Q. How would you ...
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    October 21, 2026
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Hannah Gilmore, assistant taproom manager at Begyle Brewing

    Begyle Brewing in Chicago Hannah Gilmore Assitant taproom manager Begyle Brewing Chicago, IL  Favorite breweries: Hop Butcher and Half Acre in Chicago are two of my ...
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    October 13, 2026
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    Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with 93 Octane Brewery’s Sam Altaner

    Sam Altaner 93 Octane Brewery St. Charles and Elmhurst 93OctaneBrewery.com Q. The last really good beer I drank was… A. Dovetail Brewery’s helles lager is the ...
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  • Last Call
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    October 6, 2026
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    Last Call: What was your favorite craft beer experience of the summer?

    Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison, WI The question: What was your favorite craft beer experience of the summer? That’s easy for me. It’s always ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
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    October 2, 2026
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    Spotlight on White Oak Brewing in Normal

    White Oak Brewing 1801 Industrial Park Dr. in Normal WhiteOak.beer History in short: With its early beginnings as a homebrew shop dating back to 2011, White ...
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    September 24, 2026
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Brian Noonan, host of the Crafty Brewers podcast

    Brian Noonan Host of the Crafty Brewers podcast CraftyBrewersPod.com Favorite breweries: I’d love to skip this question because I can’t possibly list all the breweries I ...
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    September 16, 2026
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    Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Joel Hatlin from Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville

    Joel Hatlin, head brewer Mickey Finn’s Brewery Libertyville, IL   Q: The last really good beer I drank was… A: Two that always do it for me: ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 14, 2026
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    Q&A with Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling’s co-founder, president and CEO Ryan Weidner on acquiring the former Alarmist Brewing space and expanding to Chicago’s NW side

    By Trent Modglin Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling recently acquired the former Alarmist Brewing space, which will be its fifth location and first in the city of ...
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    September 8, 2026
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    Spotlight on Pig Minds Brewing Co. in Machesney Park

    Pig Minds Brewing Co. 4080 Steele Dr. Machesney Park, IL PigMindsBrewing.com Monday-Wednesday: 3-8 p.m. Thursday: 3-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 12-9 p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. What they’re known ...
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    August 22, 2026
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Marty Nachel, founder of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame

    Hop District Brewing Marty Nachel Beer judge, writer and educator Founder and president of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame AmericanCraftBeerHallofFame.com Favorite breweries: Breweries don’t ...
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Sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Illinois Brewing is printed and distributed quarterly (early January, April, July and October) to more than 250 breweries across the state as well as more than 100 craft beer-focused bars, restaurants and stores. Each member of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s IMBIBE club also receives the magazine in the mail. 

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From the Illinois Brewing Insider archives... Favorite breweries: "Breweries don’t become my favorites simply because they make good beer in a variety of styles (although those are two of the most important criteria), but because the people are fun and they make me feel welcome and comfortable there. My “home base” is @hailstormbrewing in Tinley Park, but other favorites in the general vicinity are @flipsidebrewing @imperialoakbrewing and @pollyannabrewingcompany Farther afield, I’m a big fan of @dovetailbrewery (because I’m a big fan of smoked beers), and you just can’t go wrong with @revbrewchicago I’m also unceasingly impressed by the @goldfingerbeer dedication to brewing world-class lager beer styles. And I wish @hopdistrictbrewing was closer to home." — @martynachel the founder and president of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Read more insight from Marty here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2026/08/22/illinois-brewing-insider-marty-nachel-founder-of-the-american-craft-beer-hall-of-fame/

From the Illinois Brewing Insider archives...

Favorite breweries: "Breweries don’t become my favorites simply because they make good beer in a variety of styles (although those are two of the most important criteria), but because the people are fun and they make me feel welcome and comfortable there. My “home base” is @hailstormbrewing in Tinley Park, but other favorites in the general vicinity are @flipsidebrewing @imperialoakbrewing and @pollyannabrewingcompany

Farther afield, I’m a big fan of @dovetailbrewery (because I’m a big fan of smoked beers), and you just can’t go wrong with @revbrewchicago

I’m also unceasingly impressed by the @goldfingerbeer dedication to brewing world-class lager beer styles. And I wish @hopdistrictbrewing was closer to home."

— @martynachel the founder and president of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame

Read more insight from Marty here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2026/08/22/illinois-brewing-insider-marty-nachel-founder-of-the-american-craft-beer-hall-of-fame/

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Replenishing our fall issue through the north side of Chicago and couldn’t be happier to see patrons at @hopbutcher and @burningbushbrewery enjoying the fresh air (and fresh craft beer) on Nov. 1

Replenishing our fall issue through the north side of Chicago and couldn’t be happier to see patrons at @hopbutcher and @burningbushbrewery enjoying the fresh air (and fresh craft beer) on Nov. 1

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Soaking up the last of this near-summer weather with a @dovetailbrewery kolsch at @tinytappandcafe on the Chicago Riverwalk

Soaking up the last of this near-summer weather with a @dovetailbrewery kolsch at @tinytappandcafe on the Chicago Riverwalk

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From our big fall issue that’s out now... Spotlight on @streetzartzalliance — It turns out creative, well-curated markets and Chicagoland breweries make for a great combination “Today, almost 15 years in, our goal remains pretty simple: find new talent, give artists opportunities to grow and succeed, support the breweries we work with, and build a real sense of community among our artists, vendors and patrons.” — Founder John Streetz Read the Q&A now at IllinoisBrewing.com

From our big fall issue that’s out now...

Spotlight on @streetzartzalliance — It turns out creative, well-curated markets and Chicagoland breweries make for a great combination

“Today, almost 15 years in, our goal remains pretty simple: find new talent, give artists opportunities to grow and succeed, support the breweries we work with, and build a real sense of community among our artists, vendors and patrons.” — Founder John Streetz

Read the Q&A now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Did you know that @kaisertigerchicago in Chicago’s West Loop has a free shuttle to all Blackhawks and Bulls games (and a lot of concerts)? We did. We also know they have great food, a huge patio and a stellar beer list with local Illinois brews from the likes of @arthistorybrewing @oldirvingbrewing @goldfingerbeer @midwestcoastbrewing @hopewellbrewing and more.

Did you know that @kaisertigerchicago in Chicago’s West Loop has a free shuttle to all Blackhawks and Bulls games (and a lot of concerts)? We did. We also know they have great food, a huge patio and a stellar beer list with local Illinois brews from the likes of @arthistorybrewing @oldirvingbrewing @goldfingerbeer @midwestcoastbrewing @hopewellbrewing and more.

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Illinois Brewing Insider Hannah Gilmore — the assistant taproom manager at @begylebrewing — on great recent beers from @halfacrebeer @hopbutcher and @firestonewalker as well as her affection for the vibes at @longroomchicago and @thehopleaf … and family escapes to enjoy Maine’s impressive beer scene (we’re looking at you @mainebeerco @fogtownbrewing and @oronobrewingcompany Read the spotlight now at illinoisbrewing.com

Illinois Brewing Insider Hannah Gilmore — the assistant taproom manager at @begylebrewing — on great recent beers from @halfacrebeer @hopbutcher and @firestonewalker as well as her affection for the vibes at @longroomchicago and @thehopleaf … and family escapes to enjoy Maine’s impressive beer scene (we’re looking at you @mainebeerco @fogtownbrewing and @oronobrewingcompany

Read the spotlight now at illinoisbrewing.com

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One of the most anticipated beer events in the country, @fobab (aka the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers) is where brewers show off their most ambitious, most imaginative creations and where drinkers get to explore the absolute edge of craft beer. Tickets for Nov. 13-14 are on sale now at FOBAB.com. Read more about this event in our Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com

One of the most anticipated beer events in the country, @fobab (aka the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers) is where brewers show off their most ambitious, most imaginative creations and where drinkers get to explore the absolute edge of craft beer.

Tickets for Nov. 13-14 are on sale now at FOBAB.com. Read more about this event in our Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Catching the Bears game at the versatile @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston prior to the kid’s playoff baseball game down the street = a quality decision. Smoked turkey BLT, nice variety of brews, classic cars and three different rooms to enjoy.

Catching the Bears game at the versatile @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston prior to the kid’s playoff baseball game down the street = a quality decision. Smoked turkey BLT, nice variety of brews, classic cars and three different rooms to enjoy.

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Now this is a trend we can get behind — an imperial Oktoberfest. Nice little mid-October treat from Colorado’s @averybrewingcompany during a lunch meeting in Chicago today

Now this is a trend we can get behind — an imperial Oktoberfest. Nice little mid-October treat from Colorado’s @averybrewingcompany during a lunch meeting in Chicago today

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The one and only Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers ( aka @fobab ) is only a month away and will include more than 250 barrel-aged beers, ciders, meads and perries. This massive event is always a highlight of the year, so get your tickets now.

The one and only Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers ( aka @fobab ) is only a month away and will include more than 250 barrel-aged beers, ciders, meads and perries. This massive event is always a highlight of the year, so get your tickets now.

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Brewer’s Choice Q&A from our fall issue: @93octanebrewery brewer Sam Altaner on the simple pleasure that is the @dovetailbrewery helles lager … the impressive selection at @bubblehousebrewing … the joy of giving back to the community … and anticipating his own barrel-aged Belgian golden strong later this fall Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

Brewer’s Choice Q&A from our fall issue: @93octanebrewery brewer Sam Altaner on the simple pleasure that is the @dovetailbrewery helles lager … the impressive selection at @bubblehousebrewing … the joy of giving back to the community … and anticipating his own barrel-aged Belgian golden strong later this fall

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Quite a haul for the proud state of Illinois out at the @greatamericanbeerfestival in Colorado this past weekend. Congrats to all the winners. Keep spoiling us with some of the best craft beer in the country.

Quite a haul for the proud state of Illinois out at the @greatamericanbeerfestival in Colorado this past weekend. Congrats to all the winners. Keep spoiling us with some of the best craft beer in the country.

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Soaking up as much of this 70s weather as possible on the patio at @wehavegreatbeerpr with a stellar Southern Tuba hazy IPA from @roaringtable and an @alarmistbrewing Crispy Boy pilsner (thanks to @pollyannabrewingcompany for keeping it alive)

Soaking up as much of this 70s weather as possible on the patio at @wehavegreatbeerpr with a stellar Southern Tuba hazy IPA from @roaringtable and an @alarmistbrewing Crispy Boy pilsner (thanks to @pollyannabrewingcompany for keeping it alive)

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