Feature Articles
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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, ... -
Brewery happenings: The background behind Short Fuse acquiring Metropolitan, Homewood Brewing opening soon, Is/Was and Casa Humilde taprooms are up and running
By Trent Modglin Short Fuse Brewing acquires, and is now brewing, Metropolitan favorites Metropolitan Brewing, after 15 years in business, filed for bankruptcy back in October ... -
Fun in the sun: We found a few of the more unique outdoor brewery spaces in Illinois to enjoy a cold beer before summer is gone
Double Clutch Brewing at Millennium Hall 11 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago MillenniumHallChicago.com DoubleClutchBrewing.com What makes it unique: If you’re looking to quench you’re thirst while ... -
Small business spotlight: Society Insurance knows your business deserves a proven combination of coverages and customized details that provide meaningful protection
Society Insurance (920) 922-1220 SocietyInsurance.com Q: What types of insurance do you provide for breweries, bars and restaurants? A: By keeping on top of trends in ... -
The ICBG: Modernizing laws, educating members and consumers, promoting the industry and hosting great events — it’s what we do at the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
By Ray Stout Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild What is the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild? Good question, complicated answer. The Illinois Craft Brewers ... -
Business spotlight on TBI Pro Brew Supply: This rapidly growing company isn’t just suppliers, but also consultants with a focus on the growth and development of breweries, brewpubs and homebrew stores
Business spotlight TBI Pro Brew Supply ProBrewSupply.com 817-350-6274 We started as Stubby’s Texas Brewing Inc. We were initially a retail homebrew store in 2011, owned by ... -
Business spotlight on Insure the Brewery — Born out of an agency with more than 90 years of experience and brewery owners themselves, Beau Ingledue and his staff have developed a niche for insuring fellow craft brewers
Insure the Brewery Beau Ingledue, co-owner InsureTheBrewery.com 309-575-3411 What makes us unique: I started in the insurance industry in 1996 with an independent agency located in ... -
New kids on the block: A handful of exciting new breweries have opened in Illinois, and we couldn’t be happier to hoist a pint with them
By Trent Modglin The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews 17400 Oak Park Ave in Tinley Park BanginGavel.com The anticipation: Banging Gavel can see the finish ... -
Business spotlight on Apple Growth Partners: Complete and personalized accounting and consultation services for businesses of all sizes
Apple Growth Partners AppleGrowth.com Contact: Dirk Ahlbeck at dahlbeck@applegrowth.com Q: Apple Growth Partners has an award-winning accounting team, but tell us a bit more about the full range ... -
Unique beer gardens and patios: We went on a quest to find some of Illinois’ most intriguing outdoor spaces to have a beer and soak up the last of summer
By Trent Modglin Harbor Brewing Company’s lakefront biergarten Location: 701 N. Point Dr. in Winthrop Harbor. HarborBeer.com The details: As unique a spot to grab a ...
