Brewery Focus
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Spotlight on Geneseo Brewing Co. — A warm and welcoming interior, great patio space and high-level food options in this historic town near the Quad Cities
Spotlight on Geneseo Brewing Co. 102 S. State Street Geneseo, IL GeneseoBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday 4-10 p.m. History in short: Owner Jerrod ... -
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 ... -
Spotlight on Wolfden Brewing: This cozy Bloomingdale brewery has a Wisconsin lodge vibe, a ghost named Jack, and an emphasis on classic beer styles with modern twists
Wolfden Brewing 112 W. Lake Street Bloomingdale, IL WolfdenBrewing.com Monday-Tuesday: Closed Wednesday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday 2-11 p.m. Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-5 p.m. History in short: ... -
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 ... -
Spotlight on Roaring Table Brewing Co. — Rich details, warm vibes, an upcoming expansion and quality examples of a wide range of beer styles — it’s all happening in Lake Zurich
Roaring Table Brewing Co. 739 W. Route 22 in Lake Zurich RoaringTable.com Tuesday-Thursday 4-10 p.m. Friday 4-11 p.m. Saturday Noon-11 p.m. Sunday Noon-8 p.m. History in short: ... -
Spotlight on Spiteful Brewing: From humble beginnings in a 400 square-foot basement to churning out award-winning beers with a cozy taproom and patio on Chicago’s far north side
Spiteful Brewing 2024 W. Balmoral Ave. Chicago, IL SpitefulBrewing.com Monday – Thursday: 3-9 p.m. Friday: 2-11 p.m. Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. History in short: ... -
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 ... -
Spotlight on Forgottonia Brewing: Utilizing ingredients from local farms, this friendly brewery in downtown Macomb focuses on bringing people together
Forgottonia Brewing 324 N. Lafayette Street Macomb, IL ForgottoniaBrewing.com Wednesday-Thursday: 4-9 p.m. Friday: 4-11 p.m. Saturday: 12-11 p.m. Sunday: 2-6 p.m. History in short: Forgottonia, which ... -
Breweries in Bunches: Venture up to Rockford to find a quartet of unique craft breweries, each with its own charm and plenty of great beer options
By Trent Modglin Prairie Street Brewing Co. 200 Prairie Street Rockford, IL PSBrewingCo.com What they’re known for: Prairie Street Brewing Company just happens to be housed ... -
Brewer’s choice: Kishwaukee Brewing’s Mark Gres on Revolution’s Cold Time, being a fan of Roaring Table and enjoying filling his own tanks with traditional lager styles
Mark Gres Head brewer at Kishwaukee Brewing Co. 1900 Dillard Court in Woodstock, IL KishwaukeeBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Cold Time premium ...
