Brewery Focus
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Spotlight on One Allegiance Brewing: Zack Judickas’ entrepreneurial spirit, patience and creativity have made this SW suburban brewery and beer garden a true destination
One Allegiance Brewing 10215 S. Harlem Ave. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 OneAllegiance.com Tuesday-Thursday: 4-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-1 a.m. Sunday: Noon-11 p.m. History in short: Dating back ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Nik & Ivy’s Chrissy Ivnik on Maplewood’s Charlatan pale ale, the variety at Noon Whistle, and how her founder memberships can be the perfect holiday gift
Chrissy Ivnik, co-owner Nik & Ivy Brewing Co. 1026 S. State Street Lockport, IL 60441 The last really good beer I drank was… our Nik of ... -
Spotlight on Broken Tee Brewing: North suburban Highwood is home to this passion project from a former golf pro whose love of the sport is evident throughout
Broken Tee Brewing Company 406 Green Bay Road Highwood, IL 60040 BrokenTeeBrewCo.com Tuesday: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: 12-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-7 p.m. History in ... -
Spotlight on Evergreen Farm Brewing: This fifth-generation farm near Peoria serves as an authentically cozy backdrop for a destination brewery
Evergreen Farm Brewing 1179 Douglas Road Metamora, IL 61548 EvergreenFarmBrewing.com Friday & Saturday: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday: 1-5 p.m. History in short: A few paragraphs won’t do ... -
Spotlight on Crust Brewing: This modern, inviting hotspot in the heart of Rosemont’s entertainment district is known for its handcrafted food, cocktails and German-inspired beer
By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in the Parkway Bank Park entertainment district Rosemont, IL 60018 CrustBrewing.com Sunday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Mickey Finn’s Jason Martens on Roaring Table’s appeal, creating a level of approachability, and his own Santa’s Magic Belgian strong ale
Mickey Finn’s Jason Martens Head brewer at Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 MickeyFinnsBrewery.com The last really good beer I drank: More ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Scratch Brewing’s Marika Josephson on the perfection that is Duvel’s golden ale, the thought-provoking creations from Is/Was Brewing, and supporting her community in southern Illinois
Photo by Demond Meek Marika Josephson Scratch Brewing Company Ava, IL ScratchBeer.com The last really good beer you drank was… The Duvel golden ale on draft ... -
Spotlight on Two Hound Red: West suburban Glen Ellyn is home to this visually striking brewery with an innovative menu and a focus on lighter, simpler flavors of beer
Two Hound Red Brewing Co. 486 Pennsylvania Ave. in Glen Ellyn 2HoundRed.com Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. History in ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Burnt City’s Ben Saller on being impressed by Phase Three and Roaring Table, constantly tweaking recipes, and tapping his own traditional Oktoberfest
Burnt City Brewing Located at District Brew Yards in Chicago at 417 N. Ashland and in north suburban Wheeling at 700 N. Milwaukee Ave. BurntCityBrewing.com The ... -
Spotlight on Triptych Brewing: Located just outside of Champaign, this 10-year-old brewery with 28 beers on draft has seen significant expansion while focusing on owning the local market
Triptych Brewing 1703 Woodfield Drive Savoy, IL TriptychBrewing.com Monday-Wednesday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday: 3-10 p.m. Friday: 12-11 p.m. Saturday: 12-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: ...
