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    By Trent Modglin
    May 3, 2025
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    Brewery spotlight on Springfield’s Engrained Brewing Company

    Spotlight on Engrained Brewing Company: With an emphasis on utilizing local produce and livestock, as well as reducing our environmental footprint, this Springfield brewery boasts an ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 14, 2025
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    Spotlight on Solemn Oath Brewery

    Spotlight on Solemn Oath Brewery: Going strong after 13 years — with locations in Naperville and Chicago — this perennial favorite has always focused on a ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    February 25, 2025
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    Spotlight on Old Irving Brewing Company: This award-winning favorite on Chicago’s NW side boasts a welcoming vibe and a seriously scrumptious menu. And did we mention they’re expanding?

    Old Irving Brewing Co. 4419 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago OldIrvingBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-midnight Sunday: Noon-10 p.m. History in short: Like so many others, ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    February 7, 2025
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    Spotlight on Emancipation Brewing Company: This Bloomington-area brewery, located in a charming former dairy barn on the family farm, churns out a serious variety of quality craft beer

    Emancipation Brewing Co. 13113 North 2500 East Road Fairbury, IL EmancipationBrewingCo.com Thursday: 4-9 p.m. Friday: 3-10 p.m. Saturday: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday: 1-5 p.m. History in short: ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    January 8, 2025
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    Spotlight on One Lake Brewing: Located in a gorgeously renovated 1920s bank in Oak Park, this brewery from a pair of friends focuses on beer that’s true to the region it’s from and fostering a community vibe

    One Lake Brewing 1 Lake Street in Oak Park, IL OneLakeBrewing.com Wednesday: 4-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: 11-10 p.m. Sunday: 11-8 p.m. History ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    December 13, 2024
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    Spotlight on Unpossible Mead: Nestled near Route 66 in Dwight, Brian Galbreath is not afraid to “play with weird stuff” on his way to making award-winning meads, and ciders are up next

    Unpossible Mead 111 E Chippewa Street Dwight, IL UnpossibleMead.com Saturday: 2-8 p.m. Sunday: 1-5 p.m. History in short: Brian Galbreath, admittedly “lazy by nature,” used to ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    November 5, 2024
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    Spotlight on Sundial Brewing: Owned by three childhood friends, this newish Barrington brewery embraces a local approach and pours one tasty (and hoppy) farmhouse blonde ale

    By Daniel Booth Sundial Brewing 200 Applebee Street, Suite E in Barrington Wednesday-Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. SundialBrewingAndBlending.com History in ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 18, 2024
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    Spotlight on Werk Force Brewing Company: From a brewing supply store to hand crafting an award-winning brewery in Plainfield, Brandon and Amanda Wright are enjoying 10 years of bringing a community together

    Werk Force Brewing Company 14903 S. Center Street Plainfield, IL WerkForceBrewing.com History in short: In 2012, Brandon and Amanda Wright opened Chicago Brew Works, a brewing ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2024
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    Spotlight on Begyle Brewing: This Chicago Malt Row original focuses on a welcoming, neighborhood vibe and a diverse draft list that appeals to all levels and palates

    Begyle Brewing 1800 W. Cuyler Ave. in Chicago BegyleBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-9 p.m. Friday: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: Having ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 20, 2024
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    Spotlight on Kishwaukee Brewing Company: Celebrating its fourth anniversary, this welcoming (and stunning) Woodstock favorite focuses on community and clean, traditional beer styles

    Kishwaukee Brewing Company 1900 Dillard Court Woodstock, IL KishwaukeeBrewing.com History in short: Dan Payson, founder and head brewer, learned his craft in Seattle, and he’s quick to ...
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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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Enjoying a trek around Lake Geneva today with my d Enjoying a trek around Lake Geneva today with my dad and cousin that included a burger and @newglarusbrewing Moon Man at Chuck’s and tasty Wisconsin craft beers at the one and only @owltavern from the likes of @topsyturvybrewery @lakefrontbrewery @duesterbecksbrewingco and @lowdailybeer
So glad the crispy chicken paillard we had on spec So glad the crispy chicken paillard we had on special at @mickey_finns recently made its way onto their regular menu in Libertyville. Such a great spot for dinner, catching the game or kicking back on the patio. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer
A total of 94 craft breweries were pouring at the A total of 94 craft breweries were pouring at the annual #BeerUnderGlass festival from the @ilcraftbeer Guild last night, and believe me, we tried to hit them all. The rooftop terrace of the @harristheaterchicago in @millennium_park proved to be an ideal new location. What a way to kick off Illinois Craft Beer Week. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #ilcraftbeerweek
Mark Duchow and Jim Riggs from @adamsstreetbrewery Mark Duchow and Jim Riggs from @adamsstreetbrewery inside the iconic @berghoffchicago just won another medal at the @worldbeercup (a silver for their Der Reisende in the Export Stout category), so it’s safe to say they know what they’re talking about when it comes to favorite local beers that stay true to a style. Check out our Brewer’s Choice Q&A from the spring issue where they share a fondness for @offcolorbrewing @doubleclutchbrewery @dovetailbrewery @alarmistbrewing and others, and catch them — along with 80 other Illinois breweries, at the Beer Under Glass festival from @ilcraftbeer this Friday in Chicago. Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com
The @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass festival is sold The @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass festival is sold out, y’all. And that begs the question: Which brewery are you looking forward to visiting most this Friday? Share your thoughts below and let’s get a discussion going. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer
We had to head home from the @brewersassoc annual We had to head home from the @brewersassoc annual Craft Brewers Conference in Indy last week before the winners for the @worldbeercup were announced, but man, what a haul for Illinois. Congrats to the following breweries for bringing home a medal from one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world: @9thhourbrewing @adamsstreetbrewery @brothership_brewing @gobrewing @haymarketbeer @revbrewchicago @werkforcebrewing @whiteoakbrewing
Two of the nearly 400 locations across the state w Two of the nearly 400 locations across the state where you can find our spring issue are a pair of fun spots in Lake County — @blacklung_roundlakebeach and @harborbrewingco in Lake Villa. Keep an eye out for Black Lung’s new location in Grayslake late this summer, and the @hbclakefrontbiergarten is now open for the season at Winthrop Harbor on Lake Michigan #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #visitlakecounty #DrinkIllinois #illinoisbeer
Spotlight on @engrainedbrewery — With an emphasi Spotlight on @engrainedbrewery — With an emphasis on utilizing local produce and livestock, as well as reducing our environmental footprint, this Springfield brewery boasts an “upscale casual” space, farm-to-table menu and wide-ranging beer selection Read it all now at illinoisbrewing.com
The versatile and spacious @guggmanhausbrewing was The versatile and spacious @guggmanhausbrewing was definitely one of our favorite stops during the @brewersassoc annual Craft Brewers Conference this week in Indianapolis #craftbeer #brewing #IllinoisBrewing #indianabeer #cbc2025
Promoting the magazine and spending a few days wit Promoting the magazine and spending a few days with good friends from @uniontownbrewingco at the annual @brewersassoc CBC, which draws the finest craft beer industry folks from around the country. Enjoyed events at Indy’s @taxmanbrewing @handlebarhangar and @saintjosephbrewery The future is bright for beer.
Illinois Brewing’s Beer of the Week: Holey Jeans Illinois Brewing’s Beer of the Week: Holey Jeans from @keggrovebrewco @keggrovemorris This crisp, easy-drinking blueberry American wheat ale is the flagship beer from the popular Keg Grove in Bloomington (now with a second location in Morris, IL). Owner Jeff Mroz and his crew originally brewed Holey Jeans for their wives, many of whom didn’t drink beer before, and it ended up spawning an entire fruited wheat series for the brewery. Fun fact: It’s named for a friend of theirs who purchased jeans with holes already in them, which they found hilarious.
For you whiskey/bourbon drinkers out there, may we For you whiskey/bourbon drinkers out there, may we highly suggest getting your hands on the @whiskeyacres cask-finished series that involves bourbon and rye aged a minimum of four years and then finished in maple syrup casks (among others). You’ll also find their barrels in use by a lot of quality Illinois breweries like @riverlandsbrewingcompany @pollyannabrewingcompany and @ikeandoakbrewing #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #bourbon #DeKalb
Kudos to @crustbrewing in Rosemont for their new v Kudos to @crustbrewing in Rosemont for their new venture, Crust Taproom, located at 3000 W. Irving Park on Chicago’s NW side. Great pizza, great vibes and ohhh… that Vienna lager
Rock solid craft brewery lineup this weekend for t Rock solid craft brewery lineup this weekend for the ninth annual @enjoylonggrove Craft Beer Festival. Live music, food vendors and some of the state’s finest craft beer on hand. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-grove-craft-beer-fest-tickets-1141146884049?aff=oddtdtcreator
Once again this year, @ilcraftbeerweek from @ilcra Once again this year, @ilcraftbeerweek from @ilcraftbeer opens with their cornerstone event — Beer Under Glass (aka BUG) on Friday, May 9 — but this year it’s shifting to the gorgeous rooftop of the Harris Theater overlooking Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. Guests will go on a statewide craft beer adventure, mingling with brewers from their favorite craft beer spots, sampling timeless favorites, and discovering new treasures. For more information and tickets to Beer Under Glass, head to Illinoisbeer.org/ICBW
Brewer’s Choice: Bob Salzman from @bbgb_beer and Brewer’s Choice: Bob Salzman from @bbgb_beer and @hardwaregastropub on the gorgeous patio to enjoy his beers, the @weihenstephan_official helles lager and the stylistically perfect cask ales from @arthistorybrewing “From mild English ales to very dark beers, the cask ales at @arthistorybrewing are always spot-on stylistically and deliciously creamy and smooth. I appreciate beers that are crafted with an eye to historical accuracy and served appropriately, and they seem to always do it right.” Read the spotlight from our spring issue now at illinoisbrewing.com
Loved hanging out at the @sewhopdbrewery Mug Club Loved hanging out at the @sewhopdbrewery Mug Club party on Monday in Huntley. The Hey, Hey Hazy IPA, tacos from Del Toro and live music from Michael Patterson were top notch. Didn’t win the raffle, but there’s always next time.
From our big spring issue... Spotlight on @solemn From our big spring issue... Spotlight on @solemnoathbeer (and @hiddenhandbeer ): Going strong after 13 years — with locations in Naperville and Chicago — this perennial favorite has always focused on a diverse beer lineup, European-like community experiences, and a belief that the brand is an “unfinished idea” Read the feature now at illinoisbrewing.com
Made a run down to the old neighborhood in Chicago Made a run down to the old neighborhood in Chicago to get some swings in with the kid before settling in for the back 9 of The Masters/Rory roller coaster with a @hopewellbrewing Ride or Die pale ale and @maplewoodbrew Crushinator session IPA
Read @ilcraftbeer executive director Ray Stout’s Read @ilcraftbeer executive director Ray Stout’s column from our spring issue @ilcraftbeerweek runs May 9-16: Busy times for enjoying good brews with Beer Under Glass, the Summer Passport program, Pint Day and more https://illinoisbrewing.com/2025/04/09/inside-scoop-illinois-craft-beer-week-beer-under-glass-summer-passport-program-pint-day-and-more/
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