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Brewer’s Choice: Door 4 Brewing’s Justin Curtis on Twisted Hippo’s dark lager and Noon Whistle’s hop water, Old Irving making their guest tap list, and excitement for patio season in Decatur
Justin Curtis Head brewer at Door 4 Brewing Co. Decatur, IL Door4Brewing.com The last really good beer you drank was… I had the opportunity to go to ... -
Brewery spotlight: Located in the heart of thriving downtown La Grange, Milk Money Brewing is enjoying “leaning into their creative side”
Milk Money Brewing 75 S. La Grange Road in La Grange MilkMoneyBrewing.com Tuesday-Wednesday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday: 3-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ... -
Breweries in Bunches: The Bloomington-Normal area is bursting at the seams with a half dozen popular craft breweries that offer a little bit of everything
By Trent Modglin Destihl Brewery & Beer Hall 1200 Greenbriar Drive in Normal Destihl.com Details: This is one of the more impressive breweries we’ve encountered anywhere. ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Samantha Lee, co-owner of Hopewell Brewing, on collaborating with Goldfinger, her own Outside Voice session IPA, and the quality BBQ and beer list at Green Street Smoked Meats
Samantha Lee Co-owner of Hopewell Brewing 2760 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago HopewellBrewing.com Favorite Illinois breweries: I live in Logan Square, and we make it over ... -
Spotlight on Hailstorm Brewing: An award-winning brewing team, spacious patio, expanding barrel-aging program and delicious smoked wings in south suburban Tinley Park
Hailstorm Brewing 8060 186th Street Tinley Park, IL 60487 HailstormBrewing.com Tuesday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ... -
Spotlight on Reserve Artisan Ales: This newish, family-owned brewery offers a pour-you-own tap system and beautiful event space in downtown Galesburg
Reserve Artisan Ales 185 S. Kellogg Street Galesburg, IL 61401 309-541-1010 ReserveArtisanAles.com Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 2-9 p.m. Thursday: 2-9 p.m. Friday: 2-11 p.m. Saturday: ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Trail’s Edge head brewer Dan Luksetich on getting inspiration from Koningshoeven and Rodenbach, a love of Goldfinger lagers and launching his own pairing events in Frankfort
Dan Luksetich Head brewer & certified Cicerone at Trail’s Edge Brewing Co. Frankfort, IL TrailsEdgeBrewing.com 1. The last really good beer you drank was… While I ... -
Spotlight on Illuminated Brew Works: “Producing quality beer for interesting times” with a funky, neighborhood bar kind of vibe on Chicago’s far NW side
Illuminated Brew Works 6186 N. Northwest Hwy Chicago, IL 60631 IBW-Chicago.com Sunday: 2-8 p.m. Monday: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 4-11 p.m. Friday: 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday: Noon-midnight History ... -
Illinois Brewing Insiders Romeo & Brewliet on the excitement surrounding Phase Three’s second location, partying with (and learning from) Chaos Brew Club, and the impressive tap selection at Church Street
Beer blogging couple Romeo & Brewliet RomeoAndBrewliet.com Instagram: @romeoandbrewliet Favorite breweries: (Romeo) Starting with the hardest question of all I see. Well, that’s tough. My handful would ... -
Spotlight on Tighthead Brewing Company: Offering plenty of friendly “English pub culture” and award-winning beers in north suburban Mundelein
Tighthead Brewing Company 161 N. Archer Avenue Mundelein, IL 60060 TightheadBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: 12-6 p.m. History in short: Owner Bruce Dir, a self-described “beer ...