Brewery Focus
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Brewer’s Choice: Trail’s Edge head brewer Dan Luksetich on getting inspiration from Koningshoeven and Rodenbach, a love of Goldfinger lagers and launching his own pairing events in Frankfort
Dan Luksetich Head brewer & certified Cicerone at Trail’s Edge Brewing Co. Frankfort, IL TrailsEdgeBrewing.com 1. The last really good beer you drank was… While I ... -
Spotlight on Illuminated Brew Works: “Producing quality beer for interesting times” with a funky, neighborhood bar kind of vibe on Chicago’s far NW side
Illuminated Brew Works 6186 N. Northwest Hwy Chicago, IL 60631 IBW-Chicago.com Sunday: 2-8 p.m. Monday: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 4-11 p.m. Friday: 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday: Noon-midnight History ... -
Spotlight on Tighthead Brewing Company: Offering plenty of friendly “English pub culture” and award-winning beers in north suburban Mundelein
Tighthead Brewing Company 161 N. Archer Avenue Mundelein, IL 60060 TightheadBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-6 p.m. History in short: Owner Bruce Dir, a self-described “beer ... -
Spotlight on Analytical Brewing: Opened in 2022 by three neighbors, they’re churning out a balanced lineup of beers along Route 66 in Lexington
Analytical Brewing 510 W. Main Street, Lexington, IL 61753 AnalyticalBrewing.com Thursday: 4-9 p.m. Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: 12-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-5 p.m. History in short: One ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Noon Whistle head brewer Paul Kreiner on Half Acre’s Bodem, Revolution’s Deep Woods series, and his very own hop Water and Hop Prism IPAs
Paul Kreiner Head brewer at Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard and Naperville NoonWhistleBrewing.com 1. The last really good beer you drank was… Bodem from Half Acre. ... -
Spotlight on Haymarket Brewing Company: Plenty of award-winning beer, scrumptious food and a lively, versatile space in Chicago’s dynamic West Loop
Haymarket Brewing Company 737 W. Randolph Chicago, IL 60661 HaymarketBeer.com Monday-Wednesday: 4-11 p.m. Thursday: 1-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 12 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sunday: 12-9 p.m. History in short: ... -
Spotlight on Scorched Earth Brewing: Head to NW suburban Algonquin for this cozy taproom, cavernous event space, live music and a variety of tasty brews (donuts, anyone?)
Scorched Earth Brewing Company 203 Berg Street Algonquin, IL 60102 ScorchedEarthBrewing.com Wednesday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday: 3-10 p.m. Saturday: 12-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-7 p.m. History in short: ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Rt. 66 Old School Brewing’s Paul Bidne on his “Mango Is Our Middle Name” sour, local disc golf bar crawls and an appreciation for Blue Island Beer Company
Paul Bidne Head brewer at Rt. 66 Old School Brewing 110 Bridge Street in Wilmington, IL Rt66OldSchoolBrewing.com 1. The last really good beer you drank was… ... -
Spotlight on Door 4 Brewing Co. — This Decatur favorite offers a wide variety of beer styles, axe throwing, a popular stage, and even its own food truck
Door 4 Brewing Co. 1214 W. Cerro Gordo Street Decatur, IL 62522 Door4Brewing.com Monday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday: 3-9 p.m. Friday: 3-10 p.m. Saturday: 1-10 p.m. Sunday: ... -
Breweries in bunches: West suburban St. Charles is booming these days, and at the center of its popularity is a quartet of fantastically unique breweries
By Trent Modglin Riverlands Brewing Company 1860 Dean Street in St. Charles RiverlandsBrewing.com Details: Jason Arges and Steve Marck were college roommates and friends with Eric ...
