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    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Links Taproom & Brewery opening in Chicago this summer, Pilot Project adding Wrigleyville location, Beer Under Glass kicks off Craft Beer Week May 9, St. Charles Brew Tour, and much more

    By Trent Modglin Links Taproom & Brewery set to take over On Tour Brewing space in Chicago’s West Town this summer Links Taproom, a popular craft ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    February 5, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Brews on Blvd beer festival Feb. 8, Westmont Winter Beer Festival Feb. 15, Diversey House opens, Lake County February Flavor Festival and Illinois brewery deals not to be missed

    Brews on Blvd craft beer festival BREWS ON BLVD at Hollywood Blvd Cinema is Feb. 8 Snag your tickets now for BREWS ON BLVD, the ninth ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 31, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Illinois craft brewers are embracing the future of hemp-infused beverages

    By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild In recent years, intoxicating hemp beverages — drinks infused with Delta-8 and Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 3, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Lake County’s February Flavor Festival, Westmont Winter Beer Festival, Suncatcher Brewing opens in Chicago, expansion for Crust Brewing and Middle Brow, and more

    Mickey Finn’s in Libertyville is part of the Lake County Flavor Festival Lake County February Flavor Festival You’re not going to want to miss the second ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    November 3, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: FoBAB, the esteemed Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer, returns to Chicago Nov. 22-23

    By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year’s Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    September 12, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Upcoming Oktoberfest brewery events across Chicagoland, Will Run for Beer 5K, Midwest Coast’s 5-year anniversary party and more

    The following is a paid promotional opportunity from the fall issue of Illinois Brewing, which is out now and available at more than 400 locations across ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    August 1, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Spotlight on the zero-waste Oak Park Microbrew Review festival, happening Aug. 17

    Oak Park Microbrew Review Date: Saturday, Aug. 17 Time: 1-6 p.m. Location: 100 N. Marion Street in Oak Park Purchase tickets here This event, held in ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Plenty of events like the College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” seminar, Mikerphone’s Smells Like a Beer Fest, Oak Park Microbrew Review, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer and Streetz Artz Alliance shows

    The College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” information seminar July 16 Join the College of DuPage and their popular Business of Craft Beer program at ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    June 22, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: The Business of Craft Beer Program summer and fall courses at the College of DuPage, Evanston Homebrew Club, Chicago Walking Brewery Tours and some great brewery deals around the state

    The Business of Craft Beer Program at the College of DuPage offers a variety of summer and fall beer classes The College of DuPage, located in ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    April 24, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Get the lowdown on Illinois Craft Beer Week (May 3-10), Beer Under Glass, the Summer Passport program and more

    By Ray Stout Executive director Illinois Craft Brewers Guild It’s a full slate of fun and great beer this spring and summer with Illinois Craft Beer ...
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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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