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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. 

    Publisher/owner: Trent Modglin
    Trent@IllinoisBrewing.com

    Art director: Brian Hertel
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    Illinois Brewing's magazine, website and email newsletter are property of Venture Forth Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Copyright 2023.

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    Sep 12

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    Two of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations are happening today at @revbrewchicago in Chicago and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston. Swing by on Saturday for plenty of festive fun (and fresh beer, of course). Read more about both of these events and much more in our Inside Scoop section of the new fall issue at IllinoisBrewing.com

    Two of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations are happening today at @revbrewchicago in Chicago and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston. Swing by on Saturday for plenty of festive fun (and fresh beer, of course).

    Read more about both of these events and much more in our Inside Scoop section of the new fall issue at IllinoisBrewing.com

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    Sep 11

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    Location: North side of Chicago Time: Friday evening, 4:54pm Temp: 79 degrees Attraction: The family-friendly patio at @halfacrebeer and the fresh shucked oysters and ceviche that @prairiemoonrestaurant is serving up at @spitefulbrewing And did we mention the cold beer? Yeah, that too.

    Location: North side of Chicago
    Time: Friday evening, 4:54pm
    Temp: 79 degrees
    Attraction: The family-friendly patio at @halfacrebeer and the fresh shucked oysters and ceviche that @prairiemoonrestaurant is serving up at @spitefulbrewing
    And did we mention the cold beer? Yeah, that too.

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    Sep 11

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    Our big fall issue came out earlier this week and is loaded down with Oktoberfest events, insider opinions, info on @pollyannabrewingcompany and @phasethreebrew expanding to Chicago, brewery spotlights on @whiteoakbrewing @printersrowbrewing and those that call Naperville & Aurora home like @hopvinebrewingcompany @solemnoathbeer @noonwhistlebrewing and @blindcornerbeer as well as plenty of upcoming events, favorite summer craft beer experiences, and much, much more. Check out your local brewery or bottle shop for a copy or read it digitally at IllinoisBrewing.com

    Our big fall issue came out earlier this week and is loaded down with Oktoberfest events, insider opinions, info on @pollyannabrewingcompany and @phasethreebrew expanding to Chicago, brewery spotlights on @whiteoakbrewing @printersrowbrewing and those that call Naperville & Aurora home like @hopvinebrewingcompany @solemnoathbeer @noonwhistlebrewing and @blindcornerbeer as well as plenty of upcoming events, favorite summer craft beer experiences, and much, much more. Check out your local brewery or bottle shop for a copy or read it digitally at IllinoisBrewing.com

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    Sep 10

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    The Oktoberfest fun begins at the @imperialoakbrewing Brookfield taproom tonight. Check out the Inside Scoop section on IllinoisBrewing.com for details on this and many more Oktoberfest events at local craft breweries

    The Oktoberfest fun begins at the @imperialoakbrewing Brookfield taproom tonight. Check out the Inside Scoop section on IllinoisBrewing.com for details on this and many more Oktoberfest events at local craft breweries

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    Sep 10

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    Oktoberfest season is upon us, and you can check out the new fall issue of Illinois Brewing and our website for the latest on a ton of craft brewery events in the coming weeks. Kicking off the festivities this weekend are @revbrewchicago in Chicago, @imperialoakbrewing in Brookfield, the historic @berghoffchicago with @adamsstreetbrewery in Chicago’s Loop, and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston. Check out our Inside Scoop section for info on these many and more at IllinoisBrewing.com

    Oktoberfest season is upon us, and you can check out the new fall issue of Illinois Brewing and our website for the latest on a ton of craft brewery events in the coming weeks. Kicking off the festivities this weekend are @revbrewchicago in Chicago, @imperialoakbrewing in Brookfield, the historic @berghoffchicago with @adamsstreetbrewery in Chicago’s Loop, and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston.

    Check out our Inside Scoop section for info on these many and more at IllinoisBrewing.com

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    Sep 8

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    Spotlight on @pigmindsbrewingco in Machesney Park Proudly known to be America’s first vegan brewery, this gem just north of Rockford is celebrating 14 years of outstanding food, a diverse beer lineup, and a calendar full of fun community events Read the feature from our recent issue now at IllinoisBrewing.com

    Spotlight on @pigmindsbrewingco in Machesney Park

    Proudly known to be America’s first vegan brewery, this gem just north of Rockford is celebrating 14 years of outstanding food, a diverse beer lineup, and a calendar full of fun community events

    Read the feature from our recent issue now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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    Sep 7

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    When in the Lake Geneva or Delavan area, it’s always on our mind to swing by the friendly @duesterbecksbrewingco — uniquely located on a 164-year-old family farm outside of Elkhorn. A lively taproom, pavilion, patio with outdoor stage, brewery, gift shop, and hops yard are all there to enjoy.

    When in the Lake Geneva or Delavan area, it’s always on our mind to swing by the friendly @duesterbecksbrewingco — uniquely located on a 164-year-old family farm outside of Elkhorn. A lively taproom, pavilion, patio with outdoor stage, brewery, gift shop, and hops yard are all there to enjoy.

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    The big fall issue of Illinois Brewing is out this week, but a few people — Norm, Cliff and Sam included — are still enamored with the fall magazine. Can’t blame them, even in Boston

    The big fall issue of Illinois Brewing is out this week, but a few people — Norm, Cliff and Sam included — are still enamored with the fall magazine. Can’t blame them, even in Boston

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    It's fantasy football draft time. What are you drinking while you assemble your roster for the season? For us, it was Haze of the Dead, a tasty double NEIPA that's part of the Dead Head IPA series from @destihlbrewery in Normal. Just two more drafts to go...

    It`s fantasy football draft time. What are you drinking while you assemble your roster for the season? For us, it was Haze of the Dead, a tasty double NEIPA that`s part of the Dead Head IPA series from @destihlbrewery in Normal. Just two more drafts to go...

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    Aug 29

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    When you’re grilling out, two things are always important (besides the company, of course): proper seasoning and a proper drink. Tonight, it was St. Elmo’s Steakhouse all-purpose seasoning and a stellar hazy IPA from @pollyannabrewingcompany

    When you’re grilling out, two things are always important (besides the company, of course): proper seasoning and a proper drink. Tonight, it was St. Elmo’s Steakhouse all-purpose seasoning and a stellar hazy IPA from @pollyannabrewingcompany

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    Aug 28

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    Brewery bite of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?

    Brewery bite of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?

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    Aug 25

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    One of the 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and events you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing magazine is the three @pollyannabrewingcompany locations in Roselle (pictured here), St. Charles and Lemont. And catch up on their plans for expanding into the old Alarmist space on the NW side of Chicago in the upcoming fall issue.

    One of the 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and events you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing magazine is the three @pollyannabrewingcompany locations in Roselle (pictured here), St. Charles and Lemont. And catch up on their plans for expanding into the old Alarmist space on the NW side of Chicago in the upcoming fall issue.

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    Aug 23

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    When in Boston, make sure to make your way to the @trilliumbrewing taproom in the Fort Point neighborhood near the wharf or the cool spot by Fenway, as well as the @ciscobrewers pop-up beer garden by Fenway. And talk about the wonderful surprise of us stumbling across the @treehousebrewco beer garden near the historic Fanueil Hall today. Winner winner, craft beer dinner

    When in Boston, make sure to make your way to the @trilliumbrewing taproom in the Fort Point neighborhood near the wharf or the cool spot by Fenway, as well as the @ciscobrewers pop-up beer garden by Fenway. And talk about the wonderful surprise of us stumbling across the @treehousebrewco beer garden near the historic Fanueil Hall today. Winner winner, craft beer dinner

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