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    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2023
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    Last call: We asked craft beer insiders and enthusiasts for their favorite Oktoberfest and fall beers

    The following Last Call article is part of our special digital Oktoberfest issue. You can read this special issue here.  Party Hat, the Oktoberfest from Byers ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    August 12, 2023
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    Last call: We asked Illinois craft-beer professionals and enthusiasts for the summer brews they look forward to most

    I’m a huge fan of Art History’s Gravitace. I have been drawn to this beer since I first tasted it a few years back. It is ...
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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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Art director: Brian Hertel
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Illinois Brewing's magazine, website and email newsletter are property of Venture Forth Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Copyright 2023.

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Enjoyed interviewing Jim Riggs and Mark Duchow, the award-winning brewers at @adamsstreetbrewery for our new summer issue, which is out this week. Look for the feature article on all their solid work inside @berghoffchicago in downtown Chicago. Just steps from Millennium Park, the The Art Institute of Chicago, Michigan Avenue and plenty of hotels... this historic gem is not to be missed.

Enjoyed interviewing Jim Riggs and Mark Duchow, the award-winning brewers at @adamsstreetbrewery for our new summer issue, which is out this week. Look for the feature article on all their solid work inside @berghoffchicago in downtown Chicago. Just steps from Millennium Park, the The Art Institute of Chicago, Michigan Avenue and plenty of hotels... this historic gem is not to be missed. ...

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Date: Saturday, June 12 Time: 3:06 p.m. Location: @mikerphonebrewing patio in Elk Grove Village Tunes from the taproom: Classic '80s favorites Favorite beers: Cat's in the Cradle double NEIPA, PB+Jam Juice fruited sour, 11 Years BA B BW barleywine

Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 3:06 p.m.
Location: @mikerphonebrewing patio in Elk Grove Village
Tunes from the taproom: Classic `80s favorites
Favorite beers: Cat`s in the Cradle double NEIPA, PB+Jam Juice fruited sour, 11 Years BA B BW barleywine ...

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Illinois Brewing Insider Chris Baynes on the art of homebrewing, why the @spitefulbrewing grapefruit radler is perfect for summer, an old-school appreciation for @revbrewchicago @samueladamsbeer and @breckbrew … and the quality selection and recommendations at @wehavegreatbeerpr Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

Illinois Brewing Insider Chris Baynes on the art of homebrewing, why the @spitefulbrewing grapefruit radler is perfect for summer, an old-school appreciation for @revbrewchicago @samueladamsbeer and @breckbrew … and the quality selection and recommendations at @wehavegreatbeerpr

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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If you’re a fan of @beerchurchbrew in New Buffalo, Michigan, and a fan of Key West as well, you’re in luck. Check out this news.

If you’re a fan of @beerchurchbrew in New Buffalo, Michigan, and a fan of Key West as well, you’re in luck.

Check out this news. ...

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The best way to recover from your annual neighborhood block party is to dive into your stocked beer fridge the next day with your neighbors and enjoy a few gems like @mikerphonebrewing Sus Sus Pseudio double NEIPA, @morebrewing Czech pilsner and @homewoodbrewingcompany Conversations Mexican lager. #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing

The best way to recover from your annual neighborhood block party is to dive into your stocked beer fridge the next day with your neighbors and enjoy a few gems like @mikerphonebrewing Sus Sus Pseudio double NEIPA, @morebrewing Czech pilsner and @homewoodbrewingcompany Conversations Mexican lager.

#DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing ...

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Spotlight on St. Charles: A handful of fantastically unique breweries call this popular west suburb home. And you can hit them all on the trail with the @stcalliance Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com

Spotlight on St. Charles: A handful of fantastically unique breweries call this popular west suburb home. And you can hit them all on the trail with the @stcalliance

Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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Dear @officialwrigleyfield and the @cubs It may be time to rethink the $18 IPA.

Dear @officialwrigleyfield and the @cubs

It may be time to rethink the $18 IPA. ...

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This Saturday, June 6, is the @keggrovebrewco annual Summerfest and Pub Club Rotary’s BBQ Smoke Show Gather your friends and come thirsty to this popular Bloomington brewery’s second annual event that brings together craft beer, BBQ competions, live music and community. Keg Grove Brewing Company Saturday, June 6. Doors open at noon. 712 E. Empire Street in Bloomington KegGroveBrewing.com

This Saturday, June 6, is the @keggrovebrewco annual Summerfest and Pub Club Rotary’s BBQ Smoke Show

Gather your friends and come thirsty to this popular Bloomington brewery’s second annual event that brings together craft beer, BBQ competions, live music and community.

Keg Grove Brewing Company
Saturday, June 6. Doors open at noon.
712 E. Empire Street in Bloomington
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One of the more than 350 locations you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing is the legendary @piecechicago in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, where they're famous for their New Haven-style pizza, award-winning beers (like the 2026 World Beer Cup gold medal winner Dark N' Curvy dunkelweizen) and celebrating 25 years in business this summer.

One of the more than 350 locations you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing is the legendary @piecechicago in the heart of Chicago`s Wicker Park neighborhood, where they`re famous for their New Haven-style pizza, award-winning beers (like the 2026 World Beer Cup gold medal winner Dark N` Curvy dunkelweizen) and celebrating 25 years in business this summer. ...

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May 30

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Feeling the family-friendly patio vibes this weekend at @uneannee in Niles

Feeling the family-friendly patio vibes this weekend at @uneannee in Niles ...

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Come join Illinois Brewing at the first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the season this Saturday, May 30, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the Park Ridge Farmers Market lot (15 Prairie Ave.). Illinois Brewing magazine could not be more excited to be part of the planning committee, as these events have been a big hit the last two years benefiting the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live music and a handpicked rotation of local guest breweries, wineries and distilleries, this event is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy. Sample craft beers from the likes of @maplewoodbrew @93octanebrewery @black_horizon_brewing @churchstbrew @erischicago @haymarketbeer @mikerphonebrewing @oldirvingbrewing @printersrowbrewing @revbrewchicago @roaringtable and @uneannee For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer

Come join Illinois Brewing at the first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the season this Saturday, May 30, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the Park Ridge Farmers Market lot (15 Prairie Ave.). Illinois Brewing magazine could not be more excited to be part of the planning committee, as these events have been a big hit the last two years benefiting the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live music and a handpicked rotation of local guest breweries, wineries and distilleries, this event is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy. Sample craft beers from the likes of @maplewoodbrew @93octanebrewery @black_horizon_brewing @churchstbrew @erischicago @haymarketbeer @mikerphonebrewing @oldirvingbrewing @printersrowbrewing @revbrewchicago @roaringtable and @uneannee

For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com
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The Sunday afternoon and evening weather forecast is beautiful, so come join @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle and enjoy 100 beers, live music, food trucks and a kids zone from 12-9 p.m. today at the Farmers Market lot.

The Sunday afternoon and evening weather forecast is beautiful, so come join @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle and enjoy 100 beers, live music, food trucks and a kids zone from 12-9 p.m. today at the Farmers Market lot. ...

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Lunch at @theperchchicago in Wicker Park is never a bad idea. On the draft list, check out their Anchor Down, a toasty, caramel-touched California Common brewed in collaboration with @chaosbrewclub

Lunch at @theperchchicago in Wicker Park is never a bad idea. On the draft list, check out their Anchor Down, a toasty, caramel-touched California Common brewed in collaboration with @chaosbrewclub ...

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