Tag: Analytical Brewing
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New on the scene: Blume & Ferris Public House to open in Downers Grove and expansions for Analytical Brewing (Peoria) and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery (Glen Ellyn)
Blume & Ferris Public House opening in Downers Grove 2201 Curtiss Street, Suite B in Downers Grove BlumeAndFerris.com Expected opening date: Late January 2026, pending approvals and inspections. Q. What should people expect? People should expect an authentic Irish pub experience with high-quality pub ales and lagers brewed on site. I’m from Ireland, the bar came ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Casper Brewing Company’s David Casper
David Casper Casper Brewing Company Bloomington, IL CasperBrewingCompany.com The last really good beer I drank was… This is a really difficult question to answer. It seems so many breweries are doing excellent work and constantly sharpening their skills. I’m an old-school IPA guy myself, and I continue to go back to Zombie Dust by 3 Floyds. ... -
Movin’ on up: A handful of Illinois breweries are expanding with additional taprooms. And we couldn’t be more excited
By Trent Modglin Mikerphone adding a Park Ridge location in early 2026 In case you hadn’t heard: Mikerphone is on its way home to NW suburban Park Ridge, where Mike Pallen started home brewing from his house back in 2010. He opened Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village in 2017, and in the eight years ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Keg Grove Brewing Company’s Jacob Jones
Jacob Jones Head brewer at Keg Grove Brewing Company Normal and Morris, IL KegGroveBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Pabst Blue Ribbon. Don’t judge. Well, from a craft standpoint, Grass Assassin is one of our summer light beer offerings at Keg Grove that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Analytical Brewing in Lexington has a great ... -
Last call: From White Oak and Roaring Table to Hopewell and Kinslahger, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals for the most underrated breweries in Illinois
Spring issue question: What is the most underrated craft brewery in Illinois? “White Oak Brewing down in Normal. Scott and his team are consistently doing awesome beers. We’ve collaborated with them on a beer and scheduled to do another one. I don’t know if it’s mid-state thing or whatever, but I don’t feel like they’re ... -
Spotlight on Evergreen Farm Brewing: This fifth-generation farm near Peoria serves as an authentically cozy backdrop for a destination brewery
Evergreen Farm Brewing 1179 Douglas Road Metamora, IL 61548 EvergreenFarmBrewing.com Friday & Saturday: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday: 1-5 p.m. History in short: A few paragraphs won’t do it justice, as this farm has been in Adam Sommer’s family for some five generations. Adam, who grew up on the farm and had moved back into the farmhouse ... -
Last call: We asked Illinois craft-beer professionals and enthusiasts for the summer brews they look forward to most
I’m a huge fan of Art History’s Gravitace. I have been drawn to this beer since I first tasted it a few years back. It is the right mix of malt character with a thirst-quenching hop finish. I used to go to the famous Pilsner Urquel for my top summer beer. Now there is a ... -
Spotlight on Analytical Brewing: Opened in 2022 by three neighbors, they’re churning out a balanced lineup of beers along Route 66 in Lexington
Analytical Brewing 510 W. Main Street, Lexington, IL 61753 AnalyticalBrewing.com Thursday: 4-9 p.m. Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: 12-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-5 p.m. History in short: One of the newest craft breweries in the state, Analytical opened June 25 of 2022. You could say things all started when two of the partners, Andy Arndt and Brian ...
