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    July 20, 2026
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    Last Call: Where are you most looking forward to having a beer outside this summer?

    Uné Année Brewery in Niles The question: Where are you most looking forward to having a beer outside this summer? Uné Année Brewery in Niles. The ...
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    February 2, 2026
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    Last call: What’s the coziest Illinois brewery or bar for these cold winter days?

    Hopleaf in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood As for cozy beer-centric bars, when we are in Chicago we almost always visit Hopleaf. The staff is super knowledgeable, and ...
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    November 17, 2025
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    Last call: What was your favorite beer experience from this past summer?

    This year’s Beer Under Glass festival tops my list for the summer. The new location at Millennium Park was terrific, as was the variety of breweries ...
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    September 24, 2025
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    Last Call: What’s your favorite Oktoberfest or fall beer?

    The following version of our magazine’s popular Last Call section is from a special digital Oktoberfest issue we published in early September. Check it out here. ...
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    August 23, 2025
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    Last Call: What is the most underrated spot to drink outdoors in Illinois?

    Sketchbook Brewing in Skokie To us, it’s always about hanging with family and friends at Sketchbook Brewing’s spacious front patio in Skokie. It’s a mix of ...
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    June 23, 2025
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    Last Call: What’s the best meal you’ve had recently at an Illinois brewery?

    Old Irving Brewing’s burger of the week We asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry veterans for the best meal they’ve had at an Illinois brewery recently ...
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    February 17, 2025
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    Last Call: From Buffalo Creek Brewing to The Village Tap, and Lunar Brewing to Kaiser Tiger and The Vine of Grayslake, we asked our readers for the coziest brewery or bar for the cold winter months

    Buffalo Creek Brewing in historic Long Grove What’s the coziest brewery or bar for these cold winter months? I would have to say Buffalo Creek Brewing ...
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    October 28, 2024
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    Last Call: From Bufflehead brown ale at Kishwaukee Brewing to enjoying the Great Taste of the Midwest, Friday Night Flights and brewery tours in Bloomington-Normal and St. Charles, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals for their favorite beer experiences of the summer

    From our big fall issue: What was your favorite beer experience of the summer?  “The Great Taste of the Midwest festival in August. It was the ...
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    August 12, 2024
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    Last call: From Destihl and Prairie Street Brewing Company to Wolfden and Buffalo Creek Brewing, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry pros for the best spot to drink beer outdoors

    Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove Summer issue question: What’s the best spot to drink beer outdoors when the weather is perfect?  Buffalo Creek Brewing in ...
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    Last call: From White Oak and Roaring Table to Hopewell and Kinslahger, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals for the most underrated breweries in Illinois

    Spring issue question: What is the most underrated craft brewery in Illinois?  “White Oak Brewing down in Normal. Scott and his team are consistently doing awesome ...
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Sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Illinois Brewing is printed and distributed quarterly (early January, April, July and October) to more than 250 breweries across the state as well as more than 100 craft beer-focused bars, restaurants and stores. Each member of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s IMBIBE club also receives the magazine in the mail. 

Publisher/owner: Trent Modglin
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Location: North side of Chicago
Time: Friday evening, 4:54pm
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Attraction: The family-friendly patio at @halfacrebeer and the fresh shucked oysters and ceviche that @prairiemoonrestaurant is serving up at @spitefulbrewing 
And did we mention the cold beer? Yeah, that too.

Location: North side of Chicago
Time: Friday evening, 4:54pm
Temp: 79 degrees
Attraction: The family-friendly patio at @halfacrebeer and the fresh shucked oysters and ceviche that @prairiemoonrestaurant is serving up at @spitefulbrewing
And did we mention the cold beer? Yeah, that too.

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Our big fall issue came out earlier this week and is loaded down with Oktoberfest events, insider opinions, info on @pollyannabrewingcompany and @phasethreebrew expanding to Chicago, brewery spotlights on @whiteoakbrewing @printersrowbrewing and those that call Naperville & Aurora home like @hopvinebrewingcompany @solemnoathbeer @noonwhistlebrewing and @blindcornerbeer as well as plenty of upcoming events, favorite summer craft beer experiences, and much, much more. Check out your local brewery or bottle shop for a copy or read it digitally at IllinoisBrewing.com

Our big fall issue came out earlier this week and is loaded down with Oktoberfest events, insider opinions, info on @pollyannabrewingcompany and @phasethreebrew expanding to Chicago, brewery spotlights on @whiteoakbrewing @printersrowbrewing and those that call Naperville & Aurora home like @hopvinebrewingcompany @solemnoathbeer @noonwhistlebrewing and @blindcornerbeer as well as plenty of upcoming events, favorite summer craft beer experiences, and much, much more. Check out your local brewery or bottle shop for a copy or read it digitally at IllinoisBrewing.com

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The Oktoberfest fun begins at the @imperialoakbrewing Brookfield taproom tonight. Check out the Inside Scoop section on IllinoisBrewing.com for details on this and many more Oktoberfest events at local craft breweries

The Oktoberfest fun begins at the @imperialoakbrewing Brookfield taproom tonight. Check out the Inside Scoop section on IllinoisBrewing.com for details on this and many more Oktoberfest events at local craft breweries

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Oktoberfest season is upon us, and you can check out the new fall issue of Illinois Brewing and our website for the latest on a ton of craft brewery events in the coming weeks. Kicking off the festivities this weekend are @revbrewchicago in Chicago, @imperialoakbrewing in Brookfield, the historic @berghoffchicago with @adamsstreetbrewery in Chicago’s Loop, and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston. 

Check out our Inside Scoop section for info on these many and more at IllinoisBrewing.com

Oktoberfest season is upon us, and you can check out the new fall issue of Illinois Brewing and our website for the latest on a ton of craft brewery events in the coming weeks. Kicking off the festivities this weekend are @revbrewchicago in Chicago, @imperialoakbrewing in Brookfield, the historic @berghoffchicago with @adamsstreetbrewery in Chicago’s Loop, and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston.

Check out our Inside Scoop section for info on these many and more at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Spotlight on @pigmindsbrewingco in Machesney Park 

Proudly known to be America’s first vegan brewery, this gem just north of Rockford is celebrating 14 years of outstanding food, a diverse beer lineup, and a calendar full of fun community events

Read the feature from our recent issue now at IllinoisBrewing.com

Spotlight on @pigmindsbrewingco in Machesney Park

Proudly known to be America’s first vegan brewery, this gem just north of Rockford is celebrating 14 years of outstanding food, a diverse beer lineup, and a calendar full of fun community events

Read the feature from our recent issue now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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When in the Lake Geneva or Delavan area, it’s always on our mind to swing by the friendly @duesterbecksbrewingco — uniquely located on a 164-year-old family farm outside of Elkhorn. A lively taproom, pavilion, patio with outdoor stage, brewery, gift shop, and hops yard are all there to enjoy.

When in the Lake Geneva or Delavan area, it’s always on our mind to swing by the friendly @duesterbecksbrewingco — uniquely located on a 164-year-old family farm outside of Elkhorn. A lively taproom, pavilion, patio with outdoor stage, brewery, gift shop, and hops yard are all there to enjoy.

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The big fall issue of Illinois Brewing is out this week, but a few people — Norm, Cliff and Sam included — are still enamored with the fall magazine. Can’t blame them, even in Boston

The big fall issue of Illinois Brewing is out this week, but a few people — Norm, Cliff and Sam included — are still enamored with the fall magazine. Can’t blame them, even in Boston

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It's fantasy football draft time. What are you drinking while you assemble your roster for the season? For us, it was Haze of the Dead, a tasty double NEIPA that's part of the Dead Head IPA series from @destihlbrewery in Normal. Just two more drafts to go...

It`s fantasy football draft time. What are you drinking while you assemble your roster for the season? For us, it was Haze of the Dead, a tasty double NEIPA that`s part of the Dead Head IPA series from @destihlbrewery in Normal. Just two more drafts to go...

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When you’re grilling out, two things are always important (besides the company, of course): proper seasoning and a proper drink. Tonight, it was St. Elmo’s Steakhouse all-purpose seasoning and a stellar hazy IPA from @pollyannabrewingcompany

When you’re grilling out, two things are always important (besides the company, of course): proper seasoning and a proper drink. Tonight, it was St. Elmo’s Steakhouse all-purpose seasoning and a stellar hazy IPA from @pollyannabrewingcompany

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Brewery bite of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?

Brewery bite of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?

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One of the 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and events you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing magazine is the three @pollyannabrewingcompany locations in Roselle (pictured here), St. Charles and Lemont. And catch up on their plans for expanding into the old Alarmist space on the NW side of Chicago in the upcoming fall issue.

One of the 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and events you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing magazine is the three @pollyannabrewingcompany locations in Roselle (pictured here), St. Charles and Lemont. And catch up on their plans for expanding into the old Alarmist space on the NW side of Chicago in the upcoming fall issue.

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When in Boston, make sure to make your way to the @trilliumbrewing taproom in the Fort Point neighborhood near the wharf or the cool spot by Fenway, as well as the @ciscobrewers pop-up beer garden by Fenway. And talk about the wonderful surprise of us stumbling across the @treehousebrewco beer garden near the historic Fanueil Hall today. Winner winner, craft beer dinner

When in Boston, make sure to make your way to the @trilliumbrewing taproom in the Fort Point neighborhood near the wharf or the cool spot by Fenway, as well as the @ciscobrewers pop-up beer garden by Fenway. And talk about the wonderful surprise of us stumbling across the @treehousebrewco beer garden near the historic Fanueil Hall today. Winner winner, craft beer dinner

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Illinois Brewing Insider @martynachel — founder of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame — on his home base of @hailstormbrewing in Tinley Park, a love of @maproomchicago as well as @revbrewchicago A Little Crazy and @flipsidebrewing British session ales, and discovering a gem of a brewery on the Greek island of Santorini

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

Illinois Brewing Insider @martynachel — founder of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame — on his home base of @hailstormbrewing in Tinley Park, a love of @maproomchicago as well as @revbrewchicago A Little Crazy and @flipsidebrewing British session ales, and discovering a gem of a brewery on the Greek island of Santorini

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

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