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    By Trent Modglin
    June 24, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Oak Park Microbrew Review, Streetz Artz Alliance summer shows, Buffalo Creek Brewing Sausage Fest, Maplewood Public House and Burning Bush Brewery’s cocktail bar, a Belgian beer competition in St. Charles, brewery deals and more

    Oak Park Microbrew Review The zero-waste Oak Park Microbrew Review festival is Aug. 22 On Saturday, Aug. 22, Oak Park’s Microbrew Review will be celebrating its 19th year as the largest zero-waste craft beer festival in the Midwest. It also happens to raise funds for the environmental nonprofit, Seven Generations Ahead. To make the event ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    May 7, 2026
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    Spotlight on CHAOS Brew Club

    Q&A with Jeff Whelpley, member director of this diverse group of talented and energetic homebrewers with their own 24/7 space — and plenty of events — in Chicago Q. Tell us a bit about the background of CHAOS and how things got started. A. CHAOS started the way most good Chicago ideas do. A few ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 3, 2026
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Don Hardy, founder of the popular Chicago Area Microbreweries Facebook group

    Whiskey Hill Brewing Co. Don Hardy Founder of the Chicago Area Microbreweries group on Facebook Favorite breweries: With running a Facebook group with almost 20,000 members, this is a really difficult question. Whiskey Hill Brewing Co. is one for sure since I live in Westmont and I started this group 13 years ago, when it ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 2, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Beer Under Glass returns May 8, St. Charles Brew Tour, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, Old Irving’s Della Days April 9-12, Annual Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing May 8-9, and more

    Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 8-15; Beer Under Glass is back at Millennium Park May 8 Clear your calendar this spring because Illinois Craft Beer Week is back May 8-15. That means a full week filled with a quality lineup of festivals, events, beer releases and specials to engage craft beer enthusiasts throughout the state. Beer Under Glass (BUG), the cornerstone event for the ...
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  • Last Call
    By Trent Modglin
    September 24, 2025
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    Last Call: What’s your favorite Oktoberfest or fall beer?

    The following version of our magazine’s popular Last Call section is from a special digital Oktoberfest issue we published in early September. Check it out here. The question: What’s your favorite Oktoberfest or fall beer? Every Oktoberfest beer is a good beer! The ones I make sure to grab every year are Lager Town from ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    May 16, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Upcoming events like the Will County Craft Beer & Bourbon Fest, Streetz Artz Alliance artisan markets, Keg Grove’s BBQ Smoke Show and more

    Will County Craft Beer and Bourbon Fest May 31 Tickets for the fourth annual Will County Beer & Bourbon Fest, proudly presented by Blue Ribbon Products, are selling quickly. This highly anticipated event takes place on Saturday, May 31, from 12-5 p.m. with VIP entry starting at 11 a.m. The fest, which is expected to ...
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  • IB Insiders
    By Trent Modglin
    March 22, 2025
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    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 ...
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    February 21, 2025
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    Illinois Brewing Insider: Mike Gemma on creating a welcoming vibe at Haymarket, Piece Pizza as a go-to spot, Hopewell Brewing’s Tank Beer and visiting Russian River on his anniversary

    Mike Gemma Co-owner, Haymarket Pub & Brewery Chicago, IL and Bridgman, MI Favorite breweries: So many great ones to choose from! Can’t really go wrong with the combo of pizza and beer, so easily Piece Pizzeria & Brewery in Chicago is one of my go-to spots. A couple of The Weight pale ales to pair ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2024
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    Spotlight on Begyle Brewing: This Chicago Malt Row original focuses on a welcoming, neighborhood vibe and a diverse draft list that appeals to all levels and palates

    Begyle Brewing 1800 W. Cuyler Ave. in Chicago BegyleBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-9 p.m. Friday: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: Having launched back in 2012, Begyle found itself part of the first wave of craft breweries that popped up in Chicago — “basically homebrewers who were making the big jump ...
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    September 12, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Upcoming Oktoberfest brewery events across Chicagoland, Will Run for Beer 5K, Midwest Coast’s 5-year anniversary party and more

    The following is a paid promotional opportunity from the fall issue of Illinois Brewing, which is out now and available at more than 400 locations across the state. Sketchbook’s annual Oktoberfest Sept. 20-22 Think tradition — with a few twists! Local food, fun games, contests and live music all three days make for one of ...
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Game on at the @greattastemw in Madison. So excited to be back

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

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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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

Spotlight on Sew Hop’d Brewery: Housed in a 120-year-old former factory in NW suburban Huntley, this award-winning brewery founded by a pair of world travelers offers up plenty of events, comfortable vibes, and a variety of beer ranging from traditional recipes to exciting new releases 

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

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

Spotlight on Sew Hop’d Brewery: Housed in a 120-year-old former factory in NW suburban Huntley, this award-winning brewery founded by a pair of world travelers offers up plenty of events, comfortable vibes, and a variety of beer ranging from traditional recipes to exciting new releases

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com
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Between the happy hour specials, $5 drafts and stellar pizza at @crustbrewing and the free concerts and fireworks at @parkwaybankpark … Thursday nights are pretty tough to beat in @villageofrosemont

Between the happy hour specials, $5 drafts and stellar pizza at @crustbrewing and the free concerts and fireworks at @parkwaybankpark … Thursday nights are pretty tough to beat in @villageofrosemont ...

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Always a solid choice for local craft beer, people watching, boat envy and feeling like a tourist for a few hours is the @chicagobrewhouseriverwalk on the Chicago Riverwalk

Beers enjoyed tonight included @spitefulbrewing Bleacher Bum peach blonde ale, @oldirvingbrewing Beezer hazy IPA, and a @rightbeecider offering

Always a solid choice for local craft beer, people watching, boat envy and feeling like a tourist for a few hours is the @chicagobrewhouseriverwalk on the Chicago Riverwalk

Beers enjoyed tonight included @spitefulbrewing Bleacher Bum peach blonde ale, @oldirvingbrewing Beezer hazy IPA, and a @rightbeecider offering
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Illinois Brewing's Beer of the Week:
Bandersnatch hazy IPA
7.8% ABV
@sainterrantbrewing 

A collaboration with @transientartisanales out of Michigan, this fan favorite made a triumphant return to Saint Errant’s new Evanston taproom and your local beer store last week. Expect an explosion of exotic fruit cocktail, aggressively hopped with Citra and Sabro. Whether you’re soaking up the sun at the beach or kicking back on the patio with neighbors, this is a perfect warm weather beer. Don’t forget, Saint Errant has a solid happy Tuesday-Thursday from 3-5 p.m.

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Illinois Brewing`s Beer of the Week:
Bandersnatch hazy IPA
7.8% ABV
@sainterrantbrewing

A collaboration with @transientartisanales out of Michigan, this fan favorite made a triumphant return to Saint Errant’s new Evanston taproom and your local beer store last week. Expect an explosion of exotic fruit cocktail, aggressively hopped with Citra and Sabro. Whether you’re soaking up the sun at the beach or kicking back on the patio with neighbors, this is a perfect warm weather beer. Don’t forget, Saint Errant has a solid happy Tuesday-Thursday from 3-5 p.m.

2000 Dempster St. in Evanston�
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Illinois Brewing deal of the week: What goes better together than pizza and craft beer? The answer is nothing. And @madhatchetbrewing in SW suburban Shorewood has quite the deal lined up for you on Tuesdays: Two beers and a pizza for just $25. 

913 Brookforest Ave. in Shorewood�
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Illinois Brewing deal of the week: What goes better together than pizza and craft beer? The answer is nothing. And @madhatchetbrewing in SW suburban Shorewood has quite the deal lined up for you on Tuesdays: Two beers and a pizza for just $25.

913 Brookforest Ave. in Shorewood�
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If you don't listen to Dave Zalatoris' weekly @beerinfront podcast, you're missing out. That's especially the case this week, as he explores the remarkable history of the American tavern — with a special focus on Chicago, a city that once boasted more than 8,000 saloons — and examines the economic, cultural and social changes that have transformed America's drinking culture... and are threatening the future of the beloved neighborhood tavern.

Check out the podcast here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beer-in-front/id1500155339?i=1000778468376

If you don`t listen to Dave Zalatoris` weekly @beerinfront podcast, you`re missing out. That`s especially the case this week, as he explores the remarkable history of the American tavern — with a special focus on Chicago, a city that once boasted more than 8,000 saloons — and examines the economic, cultural and social changes that have transformed America`s drinking culture... and are threatening the future of the beloved neighborhood tavern.

Check out the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beer-in-front/id1500155339?i=1000778468376
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Plans this weekend? @streetzartzalliance is hosting a Summerween Market at @soundgrowler Brewing Co. this Saturday, July 25

Head to Tinley Park from 12-5 p.m. for one seriously spooky artisan market — where Halloween meets summer vibes. Expect eerie art, creepy crafts, and ghoulishly good items from a lineup of local makers.

Come in costume (or not), grab a cold beer and celebrate the spooky season a little early with the folks from Streetz Artz Alliance.

Plans this weekend? @streetzartzalliance is hosting a Summerween Market at @soundgrowler Brewing Co. this Saturday, July 25

Head to Tinley Park from 12-5 p.m. for one seriously spooky artisan market — where Halloween meets summer vibes. Expect eerie art, creepy crafts, and ghoulishly good items from a lineup of local makers.

Come in costume (or not), grab a cold beer and celebrate the spooky season a little early with the folks from Streetz Artz Alliance.
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