Brewery Spotlights
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Spotlight on Rabid Brewing: There’s no shortage of fun to be had at this SW suburban Homewood brewery, designed with “the creatives, the nerds, the rebels and the odd ones in mind”
Rabid Brewing 17759 Bretz Drive, Homewood, IL 60430 RabidBrewing.com Wednesday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday: 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday: 2 p.m.-midnight Sunday: 2-7 p.m. History in short: Spouses Tobias ... -
Spotlight on Une Année/Hubbard’s Cave Brewery: This Niles taproom is known for its variety of quality beer and sun-filled patio, but wait till you try their BBQ
By Trent Modglin Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave 6543 Gross Point Road in Niles UneAnnee.com The history: Born on the near west side of downtown Chicago ... -
Spotlight on Crushed by Giants: The team behind DryHop Brewers hit a home run with this gem overlooking Michigan Ave
Photo by Steph Byce Where you’ll find it: 600 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd floor in Chicago Hours: Sunday-Thursday — Noon-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday —Noon-10 p.m. CrushedByGiants.com History in short: Crushed ... -
Spotlight on Imperial Oak Brewing: Experienced ownership, a versatile venue and strong barrel-aged program is quite a trifecta in Willow Springs
Where you’ll find it: 501 Willow Blvd., Willow Springs, IL 60480 Hours: Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday: Noon-1 a.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. ... -
Spotlight on Blue Cat Brewing Co: Old-school vibe, Midwest comfort food and 30 years of brewing experience in the heart of Rock Island
Where you’ll find it: 113 18th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 BlueCatBrewingCo.com Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-midnight. History in short: Blue Cat Brew Pub ... -
Spotlight on Scratch Brewing Company: This unique farmhouse brewery near the Shawnee National Forest focuses on homegrown, locally farmed and foraged ingredients
Photo by Kendall Karmanian Scratch Brewing Company Where you’ll find it: 264 Thompson Road in Ava, IL 62907 ScratchBeer.com Hours Friday-Sunday — Noon-8 p.m. To-go growler and bottle ... -
Spotlight on Bubblehouse Brewing Company: Open just a year, this family-focused brewery in Lisle values community and conversation
Bubblehouse Brewing Company Where you’ll find it: 2121 Ogden Avenue, Unit A, Lisle, IL 60532 BubblehouseBrewing.com Hours Wednesday-Thursday: 3-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. History in short: The ... -
Spotlight on Eris: This woman-owned brewery, cider house and restaurant on Chicago’s NW side has plenty of character — not to mention great beer, cider and food
Eris Brewery & Cider House Where you’ll find it: 4240 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago Wednesday — Noon-9 p.m. Thursday — Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday — 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday— 11 ... -
Spotlight on Mikerphone Brewing: With music and flavor as their inspiration, this popular Elk Grove Village brewery is celebrating seven years with big plans ahead
History in short: The family-owned Mikerphone is a brewery inspired by music that was founded by Mike Pallen in his basement. After earning his stripes at ...