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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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    Stylish magazine, website and e-mail newsletter focused on the vibrant craft beer scene in Illinois. Sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild

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    Brewer’s Choice from our spring issue: Q&A with @black_horizon_brewing owner/head brewer Alex Stankus on the new @blumeandferris pub ales, rye beers from @werkforcebrewing and @arthistorybrewing as well as ramping up his own lager program and Black Horizon’s upcoming Pickle Fest and nine-year anniversary luau Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

    Brewer’s Choice from our spring issue: Q&A with @black_horizon_brewing owner/head brewer Alex Stankus on the new @blumeandferris pub ales, rye beers from @werkforcebrewing and @arthistorybrewing as well as ramping up his own lager program and Black Horizon’s upcoming Pickle Fest and nine-year anniversary luau

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    Apr 30

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    Inside Scoop: The @ilcraftbeer annual Beer Under Glass event in @millennium_park kicks off @ilcraftbeerweek May 8 Read all about BUG, the Drink Illinois passport program, Craft Beer Week pint glasses and more now in the Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com

    Inside Scoop: The @ilcraftbeer annual Beer Under Glass event in @millennium_park kicks off @ilcraftbeerweek May 8

    Read all about BUG, the Drink Illinois passport program, Craft Beer Week pint glasses and more now in the Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com     ...

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    Apr 27

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    A trio of the 350+ locations you can find a copy of our spring issue is Beer on the Wall — @wehavegreatbeerpr @wehavegreatbeereh and @wehavegreatbeerah — where you can always find a great selection of cans to go and craft beer on draft. Don't sleep on the variety of liquor or THC selzters either. Enjoyed recently: 1. 28 Months Later barleywine from @oldirvingbrewing 2. Mana Wahine tropical stout from @phasethreebrew 3. Join us in Creating Excellence (JUICE) double NEIPA from @narrowgaugebeer 4. Herbasaurus West Coast double IPA from @phasethreebrew

    A trio of the 350+ locations you can find a copy of our spring issue is Beer on the Wall — @wehavegreatbeerpr @wehavegreatbeereh and @wehavegreatbeerah — where you can always find a great selection of cans to go and craft beer on draft. Don`t sleep on the variety of liquor or THC selzters either.

    Enjoyed recently:
    1. 28 Months Later barleywine from @oldirvingbrewing
    2. Mana Wahine tropical stout from @phasethreebrew
    3. Join us in Creating Excellence (JUICE) double NEIPA from @narrowgaugebeer
    4. Herbasaurus West Coast double IPA from @phasethreebrew     ...

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    Celebrate spring the Bavarian way at the @buffalocreekbrewing annual Maifest the weekend of May 8–9, benefiting Misericordia. The brewery’s scenic one-acre biergarten comes alive with the sights, sounds and traditions of this classic German celebration. Enjoy lively German folk music from Alpine Thunder, as well as authentic German fare and refreshing seasonal beer releases. Raise a stein and discover small-batch pours at Lager Lane while enjoying raffles, games and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere filled with music, laughter and great beer — all supporting a wonderful cause. Friday, May 8 from 4-10 p.m. Saturday, May 9 from noon-10 p.m. 360 Historical Lane in Long Grove. BuffaloCreekBrewing.com

    Celebrate spring the Bavarian way at the @buffalocreekbrewing annual Maifest the weekend of May 8–9, benefiting Misericordia. The brewery’s scenic one-acre biergarten comes alive with the sights, sounds and traditions of this classic German celebration. Enjoy lively German folk music from Alpine Thunder, as well as authentic German fare and refreshing seasonal beer releases. Raise a stein and discover small-batch pours at Lager Lane while enjoying raffles, games and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere filled with music, laughter and great beer — all supporting a wonderful cause.

    Friday, May 8 from 4-10 p.m.
    Saturday, May 9 from noon-10 p.m.

    360 Historical Lane in Long Grove. BuffaloCreekBrewing.com     ...

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    Brewery spotlight from our big spring issue... Fully settled into their new Elmhurst location (in addition to the original St. Charles taproom), the growing empire for @93octanebrewery includes a talented brewing duo, 6,000 square-foot brewhouse, a variety of delicious food, community events and a pair of sun-soaked patios perfect for summer. And they’re not done yet. Read the feature article now at IllinoisBrewing.com

    Brewery spotlight from our big spring issue...

    Fully settled into their new Elmhurst location (in addition to the original St. Charles taproom), the growing empire for @93octanebrewery includes a talented brewing duo, 6,000 square-foot brewhouse, a variety of delicious food, community events and a pair of sun-soaked patios perfect for summer. And they’re not done yet.

    Read the feature article now at IllinoisBrewing.com     ...

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    Date: Thursday, 1:30 p.m. Location: A packed @auchevaldiner in Chicago’s West Loop Food: One of the best diner cheeseburgers you’ll find anywhere, paired with an order of crispy hash browns. Craft beer: Off a solid draft list, the Juicy Beer for Burgers pale ale from @offcolorbrewing packs plenty of hops to go with notes of passion fruit, cantaloupe, honeydew and candied fruits.

    Date: Thursday, 1:30 p.m.

    Location: A packed @auchevaldiner in Chicago’s West Loop

    Food: One of the best diner cheeseburgers you’ll find anywhere, paired with an order of crispy hash browns.

    Craft beer: Off a solid draft list, the Juicy Beer for Burgers pale ale from @offcolorbrewing packs plenty of hops to go with notes of passion fruit, cantaloupe, honeydew and candied fruits.     ...

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    Apr 23

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    This beautiful spring weather means sorting through my supply for proper driveway beers with the neighbors. Yesterday's tasting included some gems from the likes of @sketchbookbrew @keggrovebrewco @pollyannabrewingcompany @sainterrantbrewing @horsethiefhollow and @industryales Seriously, a lot of NBA All-Star games don't even have a lineup like that.

    This beautiful spring weather means sorting through my supply for proper driveway beers with the neighbors. Yesterday`s tasting included some gems from the likes of @sketchbookbrew @keggrovebrewco @pollyannabrewingcompany @sainterrantbrewing @horsethiefhollow and @industryales

    Seriously, a lot of NBA All-Star games don`t even have a lineup like that.     ...

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    Three of the 350+ locations you can grab a copy of the spring issue of Illinois Brewing are the new @sainterrantbrewing taproom in Evanston, the gorgeous @crustbrewing in the heart of Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark (try the 312 pizza with shaved Italian beef and giardiniera), and the popular lager-focused @goldfingerbeer in Downers Grove.

    Three of the 350+ locations you can grab a copy of the spring issue of Illinois Brewing are the new @sainterrantbrewing taproom in Evanston, the gorgeous @crustbrewing in the heart of Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark (try the 312 pizza with shaved Italian beef and giardiniera), and the popular lager-focused @goldfingerbeer in Downers Grove. ...

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    From our spring issue... Good eats in Lake County: @mickey_finns @tangledrootsbrewingcompany and @roaringtable are some of the NW suburban breweries serving up much more than just great beer Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

    From our spring issue...
    Good eats in Lake County: @mickey_finns @tangledrootsbrewingcompany and @roaringtable are some of the NW suburban breweries serving up much more than just great beer

    Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com     ...

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    Fun and educational day spent at the quarterly @ilcraftbeer meeting at @churchstbrew in Itasca on Tuesday. Get excited for Beer Under Glass and @ilcraftbeerweek kicking off May 8

    Fun and educational day spent at the quarterly @ilcraftbeer meeting at @churchstbrew in Itasca on Tuesday. Get excited for Beer Under Glass and @ilcraftbeerweek kicking off May 8 ...

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    One of the new spring menu items at @maplewoodbrew — Slagel Farms St. Louis-style ribs with a cherry peppercorn glaze, lime zest and crushed hazelnuts. Hungry yet?

    One of the new spring menu items at @maplewoodbrew — Slagel Farms St. Louis-style ribs with a cherry peppercorn glaze, lime zest and crushed hazelnuts. Hungry yet? ...

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    Not a bad choice for spending Masters Sunday in front of the TV with my dad.

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    Beer Under Glass (BUG), the cornerstone event for the @ilcraftbeer Guild, will be kicking off @ilcraftbeerweek in grand style on Friday, May 8, hosted again this year under the towering glass of Chicago’s iconic skyline — on the acclaimed @millennium_park Harris Theater rooftop terrace. This unique evening features beer samples from more than 80 Illinois craft breweries, most of whom will be available to chat and answer questions as they’re pouring beer. The event runs 5:30-8:30 p.m., with VIP early entry at 4:30. General admission ($55) and VIP tickets ($65) are on sale now at IllinoisBeer.org

    Beer Under Glass (BUG), the cornerstone event for the @ilcraftbeer Guild, will be kicking off @ilcraftbeerweek in grand style on Friday, May 8, hosted again this year under the towering glass of Chicago’s iconic skyline — on the acclaimed @millennium_park Harris Theater rooftop terrace.

    This unique evening features beer samples from more than 80 Illinois craft breweries, most of whom will be available to chat and answer questions as they’re pouring beer. The event runs 5:30-8:30 p.m., with VIP early entry at 4:30. General admission ($55) and VIP tickets ($65) are on sale now at IllinoisBeer.org     ...

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