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  • Breweries in Bunches: Chicago’s Malt Row district just happens to be one of the more prolific craft beer neighborhoods in the country

  • Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, and we’ve got the goods on many of the best festivals around Illinois

  • 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

  • Last call: We asked craft beer insiders and enthusiasts for their favorite Oktoberfest and fall beers

  • Inside Scoop: FOBAB returns Nov. 3-4 with tickets on sale now, introducing Chicago Brew Pass, and Friday Night Flights at Taste of Chicago Sept. 8

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    By Trent Modglin
    September 15, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, and we’ve got the goods on many of the best festivals around Illinois

    The following Oktoberfest events can be found in our special digital Oktoberfest issue, which can be read here. Prost!  50th Havana Oktoberfest Sept. 8-10 Come celebrate five ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    September 7, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: FOBAB returns Nov. 3-4 with tickets on sale now, introducing Chicago Brew Pass, and Friday Night Flights at Taste of Chicago Sept. 8

    Save the Date: FOBAB 2023 is Nov. 3-4 at Chicago’s Credit One Arena FOBAB is set to return to Chicago’s Credit One Arena at the University ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    July 13, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: The Lodi Tap House “Christmas in July” Beer Advent Calendar pre-sale, Streetz Arts Alliance shows, Ravenswood on Tap, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer Fest and Sketchbook’s Oktoberfest celebration

    Lodi Tap House celebrates “Christmas in July” with popular Beer Advent Calendar pre-sale The temperatures may be warming up outside, but it’s Christmas in July at the ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    May 10, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Get ready for the fun, as Illinois Craft Beer Week returns in all its splendor May 19-26

    By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 19-26, 2023, with a dynamic lineup of festivals and ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    April 21, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows, Will County Beer & Bourbon Fest May 20, and Lincoln Park Zoo Craft Brews June 17

    Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows April 23 — Crafts & Drafts & Curiosities Market at Bubblehouse Brewing in Lisle, IL 12-6 p.m. Local crafters, delicious drafts ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    February 6, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Q&A with John Maguire, program director for the Lake County Libation Trail

    Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove, IL Q & A with John Maguire, Community Outreach and Programs Director for VisitLakeCounty.org Q: Tell us a bit about ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    January 11, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: Lake County Libations Trail, Saisons + Sours Beer School at The Beer Cellar, Buffalo Creek Brewing’s Alpine Fest and Westmont’s Winter Beer Fest

    Visit Lake County Libation Trail Month, February 1-28, 2023 Did you know that Lake County, Illinois is home to more than 30 craft breweries (Mickey Finn’s, ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    October 18, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Come celebrate Nov. 4-5 — FoBAB is turning 20 this year as North America’s largest barrel-aged festival

    Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer — Nov. 4-5 Credit Union 1 Arena 525 S. Racine Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 FoBAB.com FoBAB’s 20th anniversary will honor the history ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    September 12, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Final Friday Night Flights Sept. 16, suburban District Brew Yards opening, and Chicago Beer Festival at the Field Museum Oct. 8

    Summer’s final Friday Night Flights is Friday, Sept. 16 It’s been another great summer for Chicago Friday Night Flights. Capping off year six is the Malt ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    September 9, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Welcome to Illinois Brewing — A new magazine, website and e-mail newsletter dedicated to the state’s vibrant craft beer scene

    Welcome to Illinois Brewing! Wow, I must admit, I’ve been wanting to say that for some time. And now, thanks to the support of the Illinois ...
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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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On a gorgeous day like today, it gets us thinking On a gorgeous day like today, it gets us thinking about ways to make the most out of whatever nice weather we have left — and beer gardens rank high on our list. Check out the cover story from our summer issue on some of the best, most unique outdoor spaces to enjoy craft beer like @hbclakefrontbiergarten … @doubleclutchbrewery beer garden at @millennium_park … @buffalocreekbrewing and @hairycowbrewing Read the article and more at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #beergarden
Congrats to Matt Fahey and @pkelz0 for winning our Congrats to Matt Fahey and @pkelz0 for winning our social media drawing and $25 gift cards to @uneannee and @hubbards_cave in Niles, IL!! Go for the beer, stay for the BBQ and patio. Or vice versa. It’s all fantastic. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #giveaway
Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, a Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, and we’ve got the goods on many of the best festivals around Illinois, including this weekend at @doubleclutchbrewery @sketchbookbrew @brotherchimpbrewing @mickey_finns Brewery, @phasethreebrew, @door4brewing Chicago’s Brewers Triangle — @raviniabrewing @maplewoodbrew and @metrobrewing — @downtownoakpark and more Read it all now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #oktoberfest
Breweries in Bunches: Chicago’s Malt Row distric Breweries in Bunches: Chicago’s Malt Row district — home to @begylebrewing @dovetailbrewery @hopbutcher @halfacrebeer @cultivatebyforbiddenroot and @spitefulbrewing — just happens to be one of the more prolific craft beer neighborhoods in the country Read the full feature from our summer issue now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #craftbrew #chicagobrewery #maltrow
Had a great time at the @sewhopdbrewery Oktoberfes Had a great time at the @sewhopdbrewery Oktoberfest today in NW suburban Huntley today. Not to brag, but our stellar art director may just have won the stein-holding competition too. Check out IllinoisBrewing.com and click on MAGAZINE in the tool bar to read our digital Oktoberfest issue with tons of cool events, favorite seasonal beers, German lager history and much more. #illinoisbrewing #drinkillinois #craftbeer #Oktoberfest #illinoisbeer #craftbrew
Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, a Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, and we’ve got the goods on many of the best festivals around Illinois, including @goebbertsfarm @noonwhistlebrewing Naperville @blacklungbrewing @sewhopdbrewery and @palatinerotary events this weekend!! Read it all now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #oktoberfest
Let’s do a little giveaway today… How about a Let’s do a little giveaway today… How about a pair of $25 gift cards to @uneannee and @hubbards_cave for you to enjoy their excellent beer, food (try the brisket or shrimp po boy), patio and general fun vibes. All you have to do to qualify is follow both @illinoisbrewing and @uneannee on Instagram and/or Facebook and tag someone below in the comments section who you’d like to bring with you. Winners will be chosen at random on Thursday. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #GoodLuck #giveaway
Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with @crustbrewin Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with @crustbrewing head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark Read the Q&A now at IllinoisBrewing.com #drinklocal #drinkillinois #Rosemont #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing
It's Sunday Funday, so get yourselves out to the @ It's Sunday Funday, so get yourselves out to the @kishwaukeebrewing Oktoberfest and the Havana Oktoberfest to soak up some sun and partake in some great beer, live music and more. Read more about these two and plenty of other Oktoberfest events in our special digital issue by heading to illinoisbrewing.com and then clicking MAGAZINE in the black tool bar
From our special digital Oktoberfest issue… Las From our special digital Oktoberfest issue… Last call: We asked craft beer insiders and enthusiasts for their favorite Oktoberfest and fall beers Read it all at IllinoisBrewing.com “The Chicago area is the home of several of the best Oktoberfest beers in the country. The best of the best for me are @3floydsbrewing Munsterfest and @haymarketbeer Festbier. Both have that toasty malt with caramel sweetness, with a refreshing finish that has a subtle lemon flavor.” — Dan Taylor is author of the craft beer blog Chicago Craft Beer Hunters “My three go-to local Oktoberfest options are the @morebrewing Oktoberfest, @hopewellbrewing Endgrain and @revbrewchicago Oktoberfest. All three just hit those perfect notes and leave you with a warming in your chest that’s needed on a chilly fall day, but are also easy to drink multiples of in one sitting.” — Aaron Keefner “Party Hat, the Oktoberfest from @byersbrewing in DeKalb, is a great beer for fall. I had never tried it until a friend brought some to our NIU football tailgate last September, and I quickly had to go buy some more to stock my fridge with. Easy-drinking Marzen and a fun brewery in downtown DeKalb as well.” — Brent G. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #brewery #craftbeer #oktoberfest
Out replenishing magazines and showing some Ohio b Out replenishing magazines and showing some Ohio brewery owner friends from @uniontownbrewingco around the burbs a bit. Highlights included the @churchstbrew pulled pork sliders and Itascafest, @mikerphonebrewing Alternative Tracks and Check 1, 2, and @twistedhippo Know the Juice, @burntcitybeer Raptor Snacks and @histrionic_brewlab Violet’s Downfall at the awesome @brewyards in Wheeling. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #brewery
Brewer’s Choice: Ben Saller from @burntcitybeer Brewer’s Choice: Ben Saller from @burntcitybeer on being impressed by @phasethreebrew and @roaringtable of late, constantly tweaking recipes, and the excitement around tapping his own traditional Oktoberfest Read it now at IllinoisBrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #oktoberfest #illinoisbeer
What happens when your big summer issue comes out What happens when your big summer issue comes out too early to include any Oktoberfest fun? Well, you create a special Oktoberfest digital issue for September, of course. Plenty of fun Illinois events and fests, opinions on favorite fall brews, a little Oktoberfest and German lager history, and much more. Enjoy! #IllinoisBrewing #drinkillinois #craftbeer #oktoberfest Check it out at IllinoisBrewing.com and click on “Magazine” in the black menu bar
Hey Illinois craft beer industry folks! @probrewsu Hey Illinois craft beer industry folks! @probrewsupply is hosting a pair of meet-and-greet opportunities this weekend (tonight at @brewyards in Chicago and Saturday at @elmhurstbrewing ). Great opportunity to network, have a few beers and learn about this supplier of craft beverage processing equipment, technology, service & support. #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #drinkillinois #brewery
Spotlight on @triptychbrewing — Located just out Spotlight on @triptychbrewing — 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 Read the feature now at IllinoisBrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #drinkillinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #craftbrewery
Spent a couple long weekends in Wisconsin lately a Spent a couple long weekends in Wisconsin lately and really enjoyed our time at the @onebarrelbrewco venue in Door County and the impressive new @pilotprojectbrewing Milwaukee location @pilotprojectmke #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #OnWisconsin #Milwaukee #doorcounty
Had a great time with 60+ of our Illinois craft br Had a great time with 60+ of our Illinois craft brewery friends at the 16th annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review yesterday. Not only is it one of the longest-running beer festivals in Chicagoland, it's also the largest zero-waste craft beer fest in the Midwest. Kudos to putting it all together again. #IllinoisBrewing #drinkillinois #craftbeer #beerfestival #sustainability #thinkgreen #drinklocal #summerfestival
Broke in our new pergola and firepit last night, a Broke in our new pergola and firepit last night, and the neighbors helped put a dent in my beer fridge supply. Highlights included @hubbards_cave Calm Classroom West Coast IPA, @twistedhippo Ale Ale Cool J, @2foolscider Apple Sauced, @morebrewing Zumwalt Baltic porter, @illuminatedbrewworks Astronaut Juice, @horsethiefhollow Little Wing pilsner and @twohoundred Hazy Hound hazy IPA. #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #drinklocal #drinkillinois
Last call: We asked Illinois craft-beer profession Last call: We asked Illinois craft-beer professionals and enthusiasts for the summer brews they look forward to most Read the entire article now at illinoisbrewing.com “The folks at @phasethreebrew have a summer beer for me called called Orange Chantilly. It’s a cream IPA brewed with citra and simcoe hops with a hint of orange and vanilla. It is great on a hot summer day.” “I’m a huge fan of @arthistorybrewing Gravitace. I have been drawn to this beer since I first tasted it a few years back. It is the right mix of malt character with a thirst-quenching hop finish. I used to go to the famous Pilsner Urquel for my top summer beer. Now there is a match for that beer made right here locally.” “I’ve been crushing Beach Blond, brewed by my good friends at @crystallakebrewing ... It’s great with most foods on the grill: burgers, brats and tacos, of course.” #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #summerbeer
Not so shocking discovery: One of the better burge Not so shocking discovery: One of the better burgers in Chicago — and that’s saying something — pairs well with the consistently delicious Oktoberfest from @revbrewchicago at Revolution Brewing’s Brewpub in Chicago’s Logan Square. Great spot for a lunch meeting about the expansion of Illinois Brewing as a media company, future podcast, app and more. Lots on the horizon to be excited about. Now we may just have to stick around for their happy hour specials… #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #oktoberfest #craftbeer #burgers #happyhour
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