Feature Articles
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Spotlight on CHAOS Brew Club
Q&A with Jeff Whelpley, member director of this diverse group of talented and energetic homebrewers with their own 24/7 space — and plenty of events — ... -
Good eats in Lake County: Here’s just a few of the NW suburban breweries serving up much more than just great beer
The fish & chips at Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville You may not have known, but originally having opened in 1994, Mickey Finn’s just happens to ... -
Insider opinions: What is the best brewery you’ve hit on vacation?
Maui Brewing Co. This is the first in a series of articles on the best breweries that industry insiders and craft-beer enthusiasts have hit on vacation ... -
Small-business spotlight: Society Insurance shares a safety guide to handling kegs
At one time or another, almost everyone who works in the restaurant and bar industry has been asked to change, move or assist with a beer ... -
Joining ImBIBE: Are you a big Illinois craft beer enthusiast?
Joining ImBIBE (the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s annual enthusiast program) is an incredible opportunity for you to immerse yourself deeper into Illinois’ vibrant beer scene while ... -
New on the scene: Blume & Ferris Public House to open in Downers Grove and expansions for Analytical Brewing (Peoria) and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery (Glen Ellyn)
Blume & Ferris Public House opening in Downers Grove 2201 Curtiss Street, Suite B in Downers Grove BlumeAndFerris.com Expected opening date: Late January 2026, pending approvals ... -
Spotlight on Whiskey Acres, the first estate distillery in Illinois
Owned by fifth-generation farmers, the first estate distillery in Illinois is proving that details matter when it comes to creating unique, high-quality spirits Whiskey Acres Distilling ... -
Movin’ on up: A handful of Illinois breweries are expanding with additional taprooms. And we couldn’t be more excited
By Trent Modglin Mikerphone adding a Park Ridge location in early 2026 In case you hadn’t heard: Mikerphone is on its way home to NW suburban ... -
Brewery bites: Dishes from around the state sure to get your stomach growling
Great craft beer is everywhere in Illinois, but here are a few dishes we’ve encountered that are sure to get your stomach growling as well By ... -
Taproom treasures: We scoped out some of the most unique and historic brewery taprooms across the state… and had a few pints along the way
By Trent Modglin, Publisher Double Clutch Brewery 2121 Ashland Avenue in Evanston DoubleClutchBrewing.com What makes it unique: Double Clutch head brewer Scott Frank and Mike Chookaszian, ...
