Tag: Art History Brewing
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Illinois Brewing Insider: Bubblehouse Brewing’s Evan Nimke on lagers by Art History and Goldfinger, the friendly vibes at The Beer and Now and Freedom Brothers in the west burbs, and their own grodziskie collaboration with Brother Chimp
Evan Nimke Taproom manager and marketing director Bubblehouse Brewing Company in Lisle, IL Favorite breweries: Obviously, I’m partial to Bubblehouse Brewing in Lisle, as I work there, but even if I didn’t, they would certainly be one of my top faves. Outside of Bubblehouse, I’m a huge fan of Phase Three and I’m very excited ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Mickey Finn’s Jason Martens on Roaring Table’s appeal, creating a level of approachability, and his own Santa’s Magic Belgian strong ale
Mickey Finn’s Jason Martens Head brewer at Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 MickeyFinnsBrewery.com The last really good beer I drank: More Than A Zealand pale ale from Cannonball Creek Brewing in Golden, CO. I love New Zealand hops, and I try to swing through there anytime I’m in the Denver ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Chicagoland Brews Cruise owner Kirk Kilker on the passion shown by Alter Brewing and Whiskey Hill, appreciating the grodziskie style, and the Sidecar Supper Club in Batavia
Kirk Kilker Owner, Chicagoland Brews Cruise ChicagolandBrewsCruise.com Favorite breweries: I am blessed to have a number of great breweries near my home. Three of my favorites are Art History in Geneva, Brother Chimp in North Aurora and Sturdy Shelter in Batavia. Great beer, friendly staff and easy to get to. I love being able to support businesses close ... -
New kids on the block: A handful of exciting new breweries have opened in Illinois, and we couldn’t be happier to hoist a pint with them
By Trent Modglin The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews 17400 Oak Park Ave in Tinley Park BanginGavel.com The anticipation: Banging Gavel can see the finish line of a project that started in 2017, and it looks glorious. The restoration of the stunning Karl Vogt House in Tinley Park is complete, and the opening of ... -
Last call: We asked craft beer insiders and enthusiasts for their favorite Oktoberfest and fall beers
The following Last Call article is part of our special digital Oktoberfest issue. You can read this special issue here. Party Hat, the Oktoberfest from Byers Brewing Company in DeKalb, is a great beer for fall. I had never tried it until a friend brought some to our NIU football tailgate last September, and I ... -
Illinois Brewing Insiders: The Midwest Brew Review guys on Maplewood and Art History doing great things, the charm of New Glarus, and how Horse Thief Hollow’s award-winning pilsner is ideal for summer
Insiders: Matt Psenicka, Billy Nauss, Brian Nauss Midwest Brew Review on You Tube Favorite breweries: Growing up and living around Downers Grove, we’ve had the pleasure of watching both Alter Brewing and Goldfinger turn into two outstanding breweries in their own right. Goldfinger’s rich tradition and strict discipline in their brewing process produce some of the ... -
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 ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Beermiscuous co-manager Phil Vasquez on becoming a Lukr tap fanatic, his love of a good ESB (especially Art History’s) and how Half Acre’s new lime lager will be a summer staple
Phil Vaquez, co-manager at Beermiscuous in Highwood, IL 552 Sheridan Road in Highwood 2812 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago Beermiscuous.com Favorite breweries: The upside of my job is that I get to taste a little bit of what everyone is brewing. The downside is that it makes it so much more difficult to pick favorites ... -
Spotlight on Mickey Finn’s Brewery: Expect great grub, award-winning beers, a stylish space and beer garden, live music and more at this long-time Libertyville favorite
Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 MickeyFinnsBrewery.com Tuesday-Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. History in short: Mickey Finn’s just happens to be the oldest continuously operated microbrewery in Illinois. The original owners, Pat Elmquest and Bill Sugars, added one of the first ...
