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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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Aug 22

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Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer this Saturday, Aug. 22. Make plans to join the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce for a great night of sampling from breweries, wineries and distilleries, browsing the work of local artisans, tasty bites from a variety of local food trucks, and great live music. Some of the breweries pouring tonight include @oldirvingbrewing @mikerphonebrewing @black_horizon_brewing @93octanebrewery @hopbutcher @haymarketbeer @churchstbrew and more ...

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Aug 20

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The @opmicrobrew isn’t just one of the longest-running beer festivals in Chicagoland (and the Midwest’s largest zero-waste craft beverage festival) — it’s a full-fledged celebration of craft beverages, incredible food, and live music, all with a purpose. Now in its 19th year, this event brings together 40+ breweries pouring not only exceptional craft beers but also ciders, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options to benefit @sevengensahead

Come join the fun in downtown Oak Park this Saturday, Aug. 22, starting at noon.

Ticket info: sevengenerationsahead.org/event/opmbr/ ...

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Aug 16

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Fish & chips and some smoked garlic parm wings at @hopvinebrewingcompany in Aurora? Yes, don’t mind if we do.

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Aug 14

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One of the 350-plus locations you can find the summer issue of Illinois Brewing is the cozy (and reportedly haunted) @wolfdenbrewco in west suburban Bloomingdale. Solid specials and food too, in addition to one of the best, most underrated beer gardens in the state.

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Aug 11

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From our big summer issue...

Brewer’s Choice: @morebrewing head brewer David Ziebell on the consistency of @newglarusbrewing Moon Man, being impressed with the mixed culture options at @sundialbrewing and the @revbrewchicago Peach Brandy Barrel DBVSOJ, the excitement surrounding his own current beer lineup and anticipating @fobab — aka the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers — this November

Read the Q&A here: illinoisbrewing.com ...

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Aug 11

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If you frequent Door County and haven’t experienced the tasty brews and chill, family-friendly vibes at @peachbarnbrewing in Sister Bay, you’re missing out

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Aug 8

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Game on at the @greattastemw in Madison. So excited to be back

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Aug 8

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One of the 350+ locations around the state you’ll find the summer issue of Illinois Brewing is @thebeertemple in Chicago, one of the more respected taprooms and bottle shops around. And did we mention the crunchy Detroit-style pizza from @middle__brow

Hoppy beers of choice on this day were @pipeworksbrewing Citra on Repeat hazy IPA, @suncatcherbrewing New Zealand pale ale, @3floydsbrewing Rye da Tiger rye IPA and @2ndshiftbrewing Art of Neurosis ...

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Aug 5

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Illinois Brewing Insider: Megan Gil, co-founder of @bitterpops in Chicago, on the scrumptious pizza at @noonwhistlebrewing … the summery shandy options from @phasethreebrew … her excitement about @funkytown_brewery and @sainterrantbrewing getting their own spaces … and the hidden gem that is @longroomchicago in Chicago

Read the spotlight from our summer issue now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Aug 4

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Giddy to be headed to the @greattastemw this weekend like we are? Don’t forget, if you’re going up on Friday, there are several pre-fest events going on around Madison with tastings, releases, tap takeovers, etc. Check in for updated info and let us know what breweries you’re most excited to see this year at the Great Taste of the Midwest

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Aug 3

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Date: Sunday, Aug. 2
Time: 10: 21 a.m. following a round of early-morning golf
Location: The @eaglewoodresort restaurant in west suburban Itasca

Beer of choice: The crisp and refreshing Heavenly Helles lager from @churchstbrew — which paired perfectly with one of the best spicy chicken sandwiches we've ever had

Only bummer: Nearby Church Street and @wolfdenbrewco weren't quite open yet

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Jul 31

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One of the nearly 400 locations across the state where you can find the current issue of Illinois Brewing magazine is @begylebrewing in Chicago’s North Center/Ravenswood neighborhood (aka Malt Row) where these two lovely ladies poured us a pint of the new batch of Lovely Afternoon, a seasonal pale ale that’s one of our favorites. Just a short walk from Wrigley, Begyle is a perfect pit stop on the way to or from a Cubs game ...

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Jul 31

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