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  • Last Call
    By Trent Modglin
    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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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    September 23, 2025
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    Brewer’s Choice: Fox Republic Brewing’s Kevin Hopkins

    Fox Republic Brewing Kevin Hopkins Fox Republic Brewing Yorkville, IL FoxRepublicBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Goldfinger Brewing‘s Summer Lager, which was especially ...
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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    September 18, 2025
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    Brewer’s Choice: Tyler Harnung from Eris Brewery & Cider House

    Tyler Harnung Eris Brewery & Cider House Chicago, IL ErisChicago.com Q: The last really good beer I drank was… A: Coastal Encounter by Brothership Brewing. I’ve ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    September 10, 2025
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    Spotlight on Harbor Brewing Company in Lake Villa and Winthrop Harbor

    Harbor Brewing Company 136 Cedar Avenue in Lake Villa HarborBeer.com Wednesday-Thursday: 12-10 p.m. Friday: 12-11p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m.-midnight Sunday: 12-8 p.m. Harbor Brewing’s lakefront biergarten & ...
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  • Last Call
    By Trent Modglin
    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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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    August 17, 2025
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    Spotlight on Hairy Cow Brewing Company in Byron

    Hairy Cow Brewing Company 450 E. Blackhawk Drive in Byron HairyCowBrewing.com Wednesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. History in short ...
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  • IB Insiders
    By Trent Modglin
    August 12, 2025
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Jeff Bovee

    Jeff Bovee Sterling, IL Favorite breweries: My wife and I started visiting breweries as a fun activity to do together on weekends or while traveling, and ...
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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    August 7, 2025
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    Brewer’s Choice: Keg Grove Brewing Company’s Jacob Jones

    Jacob Jones Head brewer at Keg Grove Brewing Company Normal and Morris, IL KegGroveBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Pabst Blue Ribbon. Don’t ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    July 31, 2025
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    Brewery spotlight: Hidden gems for great craft beer near Wrigley Field

    Corridor Brewing & Provisions Heading to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs before summer comes to a close? We’ve got a few great craft breweries nearby ...
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  • Breweries in Bunches
    By Trent Modglin
    July 21, 2025
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    Breweries in Bunches: Downtown Chicago

    Double Clutch Brewing’s beer garden at Millennium Park Once void of quality craft beer options, downtown Chicago is now home to a quartet of proven, versatile ...
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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. 

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