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  • IB Insiders
    By Trent Modglin
    February 1, 2023
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Mike Zoller on a love of Dovetail’s Czech dark lager, Chicago’s best barrel-aged options and the experience that is Treehouse Brewing Company

    Mike Zoller Chicago, IL Midwest Editor at PorchDrinking.com Twitter: @mikezoller Instagram: @chicagobeer Favorite breweries: I think it’s always changing based on current preferences, but recently I find myself drinking a lot Revolution, Dovetail, Off Color, Cruz Blanca, Hop Butcher and Hopewell. But I don’t think there’s a brewery out there that if someone asked me ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 30, 2022
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    The Tap List: Beer on the Wall owner Ryan Tracy chats about humble beginnings, selling individual cans and which Illinois breweries have caught his eye

    By Trent Modglin Beer on the Wall locations: 106 Main Street Park Ridge, IL 60068 2 N. Dunton Ave. ​Arlington Heights, IL 60005 105 N. York Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 (coming soon) WeHaveGreatBeer.com Ask any beer lover in the northwest suburbs, and they’re sure to know Beer on the Wall, the popular craft beer-focused retail ...
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Brewer’s Choice: @whiteoakbrewing co-owner and h Brewer’s Choice: @whiteoakbrewing co-owner and head brewer Scott Schahrer on @destihlbrewery Dosvidanya stouts, an appreciation for @triptychbrewing @goldfingerbeer and @roaringtable and his own taproom expansion and Rippin’ Lips sessionable pale ale Read the spotlight at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #drinklocal #brewery
We saw the below message from @pipeworksbrewing ea We saw the below message from @pipeworksbrewing earlier today, and it made us happy… ✨The Dojo is open! Come on in! ✨ We’ve reopened The Dojo, our to-go store located within our production facility! No preorders needed, just come on in! The Dojo offers the widest and freshest line-up of our beers, samples, and merch! We’re so thrilled to welcome you back! Hours: Wednesday - Friday: Noon - 7 Saturday: 11 - 5 Sunday - Tuesday: CLOSED (The Dojo is *not* a taproom) We can only accept credit cards
Illinois Brewing Insider Tina Overton on a love of Illinois Brewing Insider Tina Overton on a love of @sewhopdbrewery … the creativity of @energycitybrewing … @jonamacorchard homemade ciders … the grub and vibes at @loditaphouse … and discovering a South Florida hidden gem called @lauderale Brewery and Taproom Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #DrinkIllinois #illinoisbeer
The always fantastic (and popular) @halfacrebeer o The always fantastic (and popular) @halfacrebeer on Chicago’s far north side and Beer on the Wall’s three locations — @wehavegreatbeerpr @wehavegreatbeerah @wehavegreatbeereh — are four of the more than 400 spots across the state that you can find the new spring issue of Illinois Brewing. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer
There are times when you need a pitstop during the There are times when you need a pitstop during the spring issue delivery process. And those pitstops — at places like @phasethreebrew.elm and @sewhopdbrewery — can be glorious. #illinoisbrewing #drinkillinois #drinklocal #illinoisbeer #craftbeer
Had a great time at the lively and welcoming @mick Had a great time at the lively and welcoming @mickey_finns in Libertyville last Friday for their fish fry. Wait till you see what they have planned for St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities. #IllinoisBrewing #stpatricksday #illinoisbeer #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer
Are you ready for a busy few months of craft beer Are you ready for a busy few months of craft beer fun? Inside Scoop: Beer Under Glass kicks off @ilcraftbeerweek May 3, @industryales and @tonalitybrewingcompany openings, the @brotherchimpbrewing anniversary party March 15-17, upcoming events, brewery deals at spots like @riverlandsbrewingcompany @erischicago @obedandisaacs_peoria and much more Read it all now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #DrinkIllinois
The beer garden at @sketchbookbrew in Skokie was b The beer garden at @sketchbookbrew in Skokie was beckoning, but on this chilly Saturday, the family-friendly vibes and delicious Irish stout were more than enough to satisfy. #IllinoisBrewing #Illinoisbeer #craftbeer #brewery
From our winter issue, check out the spotlight on From our winter issue, check out the spotlight on @forgottoniabrewing — Utilizing ingredients from local farms, this friendly brewery in downtown Macomb focuses on bringing people together #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #illinoisbeer Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com
Our big spring issue is out this week — with ano Our big spring issue is out this week — with another bump in circulation — full of features on the @ilcraftbeer Craft Beer Week; @revbrewchicago @pilotprojectbrewing and the other craft breweries that call Chicago’s hip Logan Square home; a Q&A with the authors of a new book called Beer Hiking Chicago and Beyond; a poll on the most underrated breweries in the state, Insiders opinions from @tbcglenellyn and @flipsidebrewing and the inside scoop on Illinois beer events like the @brotherchimpbrewing 4th anniversary party and much, much more. Pick it up at more than 350 breweries, bars and bottle shops. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #illinoisbeer
How cool are these unique flight holders from @wol How cool are these unique flight holders from @wolfdenbrewco ? Look for a spotlight article on this cozy Bloomingdale brewery in our upcoming spring issue. #IllinoisBrewing #brewery #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #illinoisbeer #craftbeer — at Wolfden Brewing.
From the archives: “We tend to be a very fermen From the archives: “We tend to be a very fermentation-focused brewery. … We’ve been described as making beer that can be described as ‘pretty,’ and I’m OK with that. Not only in the smell of the beer, but the whole package.” — @offcolorbrewing co-owner and head brewer John Laffler Read the spotlight: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2023/06/08/brewery-spotlight-innovative-and-unconventional-this-self-proclaimed-fermentation-focused-brewery-in-chicago-has-been-racking-up-awards-for-10-years/
Illinois Brewing Insider: John Streetz @streetzmob Illinois Brewing Insider: John Streetz @streetzmobeatz from Streetz Artz Alliance on the West Coast IPAs from @flipsidebrewing … the Varitace dark Czech lager from @arthistorybrewing … the selection at @tbcglenellyn … and feeling at home with the crew at @lunarbrewingcompany Read it now at IllinoisBrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #drinklocal #brewery #bottleshop
In between meetings and found a decent spot to sen In between meetings and found a decent spot to send a few emails and work on the spring issue of Illinois Brewing. Sampling the @gooseislandchicago Lost Palate mango IPA and Gosling 1.8% stout and about ready to sit outside on Feb. 21. Things could be worse… #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer
The Irish Job — a 4.1% dry Irish stout from @roa The Irish Job — a 4.1% dry Irish stout from @roaringtable in Lake Zurich — gets 60psi of nitrogen pumped into it just before it hits the glass. And it is glorious. Look for a brewery feature in our upcoming spring issue. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #irishstout #illinoisbeer
The cover story from our big winter issue… Brewe The cover story from our big winter issue… Breweries in Bunches: Venture up to Rockford to find a quartet of unique craft breweries — @psbrewingco @pigmindsbrewingco @urbanforestbeer and @carlylebrewingco — each with its own charm and plenty of great beer options Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #rockfordillinois
Got plans this Saturday? You do now. The VIP passe Got plans this Saturday? You do now. The VIP passes may be sold out, but there are still general admission tickets available for the Westmont Winter Beer Festival put on by @westmontparks Save $20 by getting your tickets online prior to Saturday instead of at the door. Participants receive 20 four-ounce pours of a variety of craft beer selections from across Illinois. The event will have heated tents, bonfires, outdoor seating and food trucks. Get your tickets here 👉 westmontparks.org/bftickets #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #beerfest #drinkillinois
Brewer’s Choice: @kishwaukeebrewingcompany head Brewer’s Choice: @kishwaukeebrewingcompany head brewer Mark Gres on @revbrewchicago Cold Time, being a fan of @roaringtable and enjoying filling his own tanks with traditional lager styles Read it all now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #illinoisbeer
Enjoyed catching up with old friends on Saturday a Enjoyed catching up with old friends on Saturday and doing a little brewery hopping “research” through Chicago’s Logan Square for our spring issue. Tasty beers and grub at @pilotprojectbrewing included. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #illinoisbeeron
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