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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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Jul 7

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From our big summer issue that’s out now...

Spotlight on @adamsstreetbrewery in Chicago’s historic @berghoffchicago — This gorgeous, 128-year-old building in the Loop is dripping with history, full of original woodwork and charm, and home to plenty of award-winning beer and mouthwatering German favorites

Read the feature article now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Jul 5

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Day No. 6 of smuggling Illinois beers into the northwoods of Wisconsin features the award-winning 13.5 Polotmavy Pivo from @adamsstreetbrewery inside the historic @berghoffchicago in the Loop. It’s a traditional amber Czech lager with hints of caramel and toasted bread. Look for more on Adams Street in our summer issue out now

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Jul 3

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From our big summer issue that’s out now...

Illinois Brewing Insider Paul McCann, the head of production at @uneannee / @hubbards_cave on their own Summer’s Cauldron IPA, the @halfacrebeer impressive barrel-aging program, the @goldfingerbeer lager lineup, a beautiful day spent at @monkishbrewing in California, and the hidden gem in Chicago that is @laschets Inn

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Jul 2

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Perhaps due to the impressive interior or the vast food menu, the sneaky large patio at Rosemont’s @crustbrewing — with seating for about 100 — somehow gets overlooked a bit. But it definitely shouldn’t. For us, it’s a serious summer destination, especially during the free Thursday concert series and fireworks shows in the summer at @parkwaybankpark

Classic German-style beers take center stage here under the direction of head brewer Rob Hunter. The Pacific Standard pale ale, which carries a solid malt presence balanced by hints of citrus and pine, is a personal favorite. And don’t forget to try the new Blue Berrymore cream ale that’s brewed with loads of fresh blueberry puree and a touch of Lemondrop hops and dried lemon peel. Talk about a perfect summer pint.

Read more from our feature article on a handful of the state’s underrated brewery patios and beer gardens at IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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Jul 1

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Day 4 of smuggling Illinois beers into Wisconsin’s northwoods includes an annual 2-hour canoe trip and cracking a Walk the Plank imperial red ale from @black_horizon_brewing

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Jun 30

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Day 3 of smuggling Illinois beers into Wisconsin’s northwoods includes a long pontoon ride with a @revbrewchicago Sun Crusher summer ale and One Hop Citra IPA from @uneannee and @hubbards_cave

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Jun 29

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From the archives...
Last Call: What was your favorite beer experience of the summer?

"There is something truly incredible about the @greattastemw in Madison. I have traveled the world attending beer fests, and nothing compares to the Great Taste. It’s the location. It’s the breweries. It’s the attendees. It’s the people that host it. We have such an amazing time." — Mike Pallen, @mikerphonebrewing

Read the Last Call feature from last fall here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2025/11/17/last-call-what-was-your-favorite-beer-experience-from-this-past-summer/ ...

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Jun 29

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To quote my 82-year-old dad (who`s about six weeks out of major surgery) not more than 10 minutes after we arrived: "You brought some of your good beer up here, didn`t you?" ... Well, yes Dad. I certainly did.

Day one of our annual escape to the family cabin in the northwoods of Wisconsin, and we`re enjoying a great Mexican lager from our friends at @uniontownbrewingco in Ashland, Ohio, as well as an @erischicago E-Phoria cider and a Future Saints hazy pale ale from @solemnoathbeer and @hiddenhandbeer

Not a bad start to vacation. ...

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Jun 28

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It’s summer, a cold craft beer is calling, and we’ve got a few of the state’s more underrated patios and beer gardens the state worth checking out.

Check out the feature from our big summer issue here: IllinoisBrewing.com

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Jun 26

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Beer of the Week

Cherry Chopper
�5.0% ABV
�@keggrovebrewco @keggrovemorris @whiteoakbrewing @analyticalbrewing @analyticalbrewingpeoria and @evergreenfarm1858

This wonderful collaboration between four fantastic central Illinois breweries is a deliciously tart cherry golden ale to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the USA. It’s basically like summer in a glass, and currently available at all six taprooms. ...

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Jun 26

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You asked for more frequent Kölsch service at @roaringtable — and they delivered. Look for plenty of kolsch being poured at their Lake Zurich taproom this Saturday, June 27 from 3-7 p.m. to go with delicious pours of Summertime in a Glass and a special German-inspired menu.

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Jun 26

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Save the date: Ravenswood on Tap July 18-19

@maltrowchicago is one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country — and it’s right here in the @ravenswood_chi neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. Each year, the community celebrates this cultural ferment with Ravenswood On Tap, a two-day outdoor festival that is all about local. Enjoy beers from Malt Row breweries — @begylebrewing @hopbutcher @halfacrebeer @iswasbrewing@spitefulbrewing @demobrewery @dovetailbrewery and @cultivatebyforbiddenroot — along with @kovaldistillery cocktails, special tappings, live music, delicious street food, local artisans, games and more.

Location: Ravenswood and Berteau Avenues in the Ravenswood Corridor.
Date and time: Saturday, July 18 (Noon-10 p.m.) and Sunday, July 19 (Noon-8 p.m.).
More info: RavenswoodChicago.org

Read more about this and more events in our new summer issue and online at IllinoisBrewing.com ...