Tag: Alarmist Brewing
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Q&A with Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling’s co-founder, president and CEO Ryan Weidner on acquiring the former Alarmist Brewing space and expanding to Chicago’s NW side
By Trent Modglin Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling recently acquired the former Alarmist Brewing space, which will be its fifth location and first in the city of Chicago Q. How long has this expansion idea been lingering for you, and when did you begin to explore the Alarmist space? Weidner: Expanding Pollyanna’s footprint beyond the suburbs ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Beer on the Wall’s Elmhurst GM Luciano Fiore
Luciano Fiore GM at Beer on the Wall in Elmhurst 105 N. York Street WeHaveGreatBeer.com Favorite breweries: This is a pretty tough question to answer, as we are extremely spoiled for good suds here in Illinois. Some of the names that come to mind for me are Maplewood, Mikerphone, Half Acre, Roaring Table, Goldfinger and Art ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Adams Street Brewery’s Mark Duchow and Jim Riggs on great recent beers from Off Color, Double Clutch and Dovetail, raking in 17 awards in 2024, and tapping a pair of favorite stouts this spring
Adams Street Brewery inside the historic Berghoff restaurant 17 W. Adams in Chicago AdamsStreetBrewery.com The last really good beer I drank was… Jim: Typically, I would say a High Life or Miller Lite, but in this case, it would definitely have to be Beer for Tacos by Off Color Brewing. It’s such a complex wheat ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Ted Perez on his favorite local breweries, Monk’s Pub, Sketchbook’s patio and honey basil ale, and fun beer experiences in Japan
Ted Perez Founder of the Evanston Homebrew Club Favorite breweries: Tough question! With over 300 breweries in the state, I know there’s always a brewery that I haven’t been to yet and looking forward to discovering. My most recent visits have been to, in no particular order: Off Color Brewing, Dovetail Brewery, Begyle Brewing, Half ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Geoff Hutchins on an appreciation for Phase Three and Une Année Breweries, the stellar pale ales from Alarmist, and being spoiled by the selection at Beer on the Wall
Une Annee Brewery in Niles Favorite breweries: It’s always tough for me to go against Phase Three. They just really do consistently high-quality and consistently great beer styles and innovations. Their Pixel Density Lite still has all the complexity of one of their regular hazy IPAs, but it’s more drinkable in the summer at 4.5%. ... -
Brewer’s Choice: The Perch Kitchen & Tap’s Preston Mick on summertime offerings from Alarmist and Sketchbook Brewing, collaborating with CHAOS Brew Club, and his own Mug Club
The Perch Kitchen & Tap Preston Mick Head Brewer at The Perch Kitchen & Tap in Chicago ThePerchChicago.com The last really good beer you drank was… A Wonderful Digression, which was a black IPA I grabbed a pint of at Green Cheek Beer Co. in Costa Mesa, California. Just a memorable beer in a style I’d love ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Twisted Hippo’s Karl Rutherford on Scratch Brewing’s Black Walnut dark lager, an appreciation for Old Irving Brewing, Off Color and Alarmist, and the popularity of his own Fruit Booty series of fruited goses
Karl Rutherford Owner and brewery director at Twisted Hippo Chicago and Wheeling, IL (Inside District Brew Yards) TwistedHippo.com The last really good beer I drank was… Black Walnut from Scratch Brewing Company. I am a huge fan of dark lagers, and this one took the style to the next level. The slightly chocolate backbone was ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Beer on the Wall’s Josh Sissman on an appreciation for Alarmist, Hop Butcher and Hopleaf, quality family time on the Une Année patio, and exploring the artistry from Alpha Brewing in St. Louis
Josh Sissman Manager Beer on the Wall in Park Ridge, IL (with additional locations in Arlington Heights & Elmhurst) WeHaveGreatBeer.com Favorite breweries: Some of my favorites are Alarmist, Maplewood and Illuminated Brew Works. I’ve learned to appreciate those that don’t take themselves too seriously and make fun beer that’s accessible. I like brands that make great ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Cesar Marron on his own Common Culture oatmeal stout, drinking Belgians at Hopleaf and spending a day on Metropolitan’s patio
Metropolitan Brewing’s patio in Chicago Cesar Marron Head brewer and managing partner Sketchbook Brewing Company in Evanston and Skokie, IL SketchbookBrewing.com Drinking tendencies: Genuinely speaking I go to the lighter ABV, while also looking for flavor. It’s a day-to-day thing for me. Taproom exclusives are always fun to help it make it more of an ... -
Spotlight on Alarmist Brewing: Recipe development is key at this northwest Chicago brewery that’s home to several award-winning beers
Alarmist Brewing 4055 W. Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60646 (773) 681-0877 AlarmistBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday: 2-11 p.m. Saturday: 12-11p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: Owner Gary Gulley served as a web developer in his previous life in corporate America until he figured out he was, in his opinion, a square peg in a ...
