Brewery Spotlights
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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 ...
