Brewer’s Choice
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Brewer’s Choice: Sketchbook Brewing’s Jay Dogen on Art History and Goldfinger setting the bar for lagers, discovering the Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver, and being proud of Sketchbook’s winter warmer and American stout
Jay Dogen Assistant brewer at Sketchbook Brewing in Skokie, IL SketchbookBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… out in Denver for the Great American ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewing, and his initial foray into barrel-aging
Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL CrustBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Crystal Lake Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Ryan Clooney, the ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Azadi Brewing’s Bhavik Modi on Off Color Brewing’s thoughtful marketing, Dovetail’s Czech-style pilsner, staying true to his Indian roots, and his own chicory amber ale
Bhavik Modi Co-founder of Azadi Brewing Company Brewing out of Pilot Project in Chicago, IL The last really good beer I drank was… I just enjoyed ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Illuminated Brew Works’ Brian Buckman on White Oak Brewing’s Casual Jesus saison, pushing the boundaries on unique marketing ideas, and what figures to be a wild anniversary party Sept. 21
Brian Buckman Illuminated Brew Works 6186 N. Northwest Hwy in Chicago IBW-Chicago.com The last really good beer you drank was… White Oak Brewing’s Casual Jesus saison. ... -
Brewer’s Choice: The Perch Kitchen & Tap’s Preston Mick on summertime offerings from Alarmist and Sketchbook Brewing, collaborating with CHAOS Brew Club, and his own Mug Club
The Perch Kitchen & Tap Preston Mick Head Brewer at The Perch Kitchen & Tap in Chicago ThePerchChicago.com The last really good beer you drank was… A ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Millpond Brewing’s Bryan Schubert on some great beers from Mikerphone, White Oak, White Rooster and Blue Jay Brewing, as well as his own expansion and work with an environmentally friendly wheat grass
Millpond Brewing Co. Bryan Schubert Owner and brewer Millpond Brewing Co. in Millstadt, IL MillpondBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… a Munich-style helles ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Twisted Hippo’s Karl Rutherford on Scratch Brewing’s Black Walnut dark lager, an appreciation for Old Irving Brewing, Off Color and Alarmist, and the popularity of his own Fruit Booty series of fruited goses
Karl Rutherford Owner and brewery director at Twisted Hippo Chicago and Wheeling, IL (Inside District Brew Yards) TwistedHippo.com The last really good beer I drank was… ... -
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 drank was… Enchanted ... -
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 S Western ... -
Brewer’s Choice: White Oak Brewing co-owner and head brewer Scott Schahrer on Destihl’s Dosvidanya stouts, an appreciation for Triptych and Roaring Table, and his own taproom expansion and Rippin’ Lips sessionable pale ale
Scott Schahrer Co-owner and head brewer White Oak Brewing 1801 Industrial Park Dr. in Normal, IL WhiteOak.Beer The last really good beer I drank was… when I ...