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Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont
The following Q&A is part of our special digital Oktoberfest issue of Illinois Brewing, with tons of added seasonal content and events. Check it out here. ... -
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 ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Burnt City’s Ben Saller on being impressed by Phase Three and Roaring Table, constantly tweaking recipes, and tapping his own traditional Oktoberfest
Burnt City Brewing Located at District Brew Yards in Chicago at 417 N. Ashland and in north suburban Wheeling at 700 N. Milwaukee Ave. BurntCityBrewing.com The ... -
Spotlight on Triptych Brewing: Located just outside of Champaign, this 10-year-old brewery with 28 beers on draft has seen significant expansion while focusing on owning the local market
Triptych Brewing 1703 Woodfield Drive Savoy, IL TriptychBrewing.com Monday-Wednesday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday: 3-10 p.m. Friday: 12-11 p.m. Saturday: 12-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: ... -
Illinois Brewing Insiders: The Midwest Brew Review guys on Maplewood and Art History doing great things, the charm of New Glarus, and how Horse Thief Hollow’s award-winning pilsner is ideal for summer
Insiders: Matt Psenicka, Billy Nauss, Brian Nauss Midwest Brew Review on You Tube Favorite breweries: Growing up and living around Downers Grove, we’ve had the pleasure of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Spotlight on Chicagoland Brews Cruise: Public and private tours of area breweries with personable guides, generous pours and “beer talks” with the brewers? Count us in
By Trent Modglin Chicagoland Brews Cruise 331-551-3510 [email protected] BrewsCruise.com/Chicagoland The basics: Chicagoland Brews Cruise provides driving public tours, as well as customized private and corporate tours, ... -
Spotlight on Burning Bush Brewery: The creation of a former pastor, this newer brewery in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood offers a beautiful riverfront patio, tasty beers and a perfect stop-off on the way to Wrigley
Burning Bush Brewery 4014 N. Rockwell St. Chicago, IL BurningBushBrewery.com Monday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 12-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: Brent Raska was a ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Double Clutch Brewing’s Scott Frank on the unique vibe at his award-winning brewery, a fondness for Evanston neighbors Temperance and Sketchbook, and gearing up for a big Oktoberfest party
Scott Frank Head brewer at Double Clutch Brewing Company 2121 N. Ashland in Evanston, IL DoubleClutchBrewing.com The last really good beer you drank was… I had ...