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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

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  • Breweries in bunches in St. Charles: A handful of fantastically unique breweries call this popular west suburb home

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    By Trent Modglin
    October 24, 2022
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    Spotlight on Imperial Oak Brewing: Experienced ownership, a versatile venue and strong barrel-aged program is quite a trifecta in Willow Springs

    Where you’ll find it: 501 Willow Blvd., Willow Springs, IL 60480 Hours: Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday: Noon-1 a.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.  ImperialOakBrewing.com History in short: The vision of two home brewers (Brett Semenske and Grant Hamilton) and the owner of a craft beer bar (Chris DiBraccio) has blossomed into a ...
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Sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Illinois Brewing is printed and distributed quarterly (early January, April, July and October) to more than 250 breweries across the state as well as more than 100 craft beer-focused bars, restaurants and stores. Each member of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s IMBIBE club also receives the magazine in the mail. 

Publisher/owner: Trent Modglin
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Deal of the day: @bubblehousebrewing in west suburban Lisle offers up $5 featured pints on Tuesdays. And a pretty nice little patio to enjoy this gorgeous weather too, we might add.

Deal of the day: @bubblehousebrewing in west suburban Lisle offers up $5 featured pints on Tuesdays. And a pretty nice little patio to enjoy this gorgeous weather too, we might add. ...

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Was treated to Father’s Day at @phasethreebrew.elm and came away impressed as always with their OG smash burger, Korean wings, tofu katsu and pork-filled spring rolls. For beer, the Midwest Sound hazy IPA and Trail Trip pale ale were particular hits. Add on a few @phasethreebrew 4-packs to go and I was set.

Was treated to Father’s Day at @phasethreebrew.elm and came away impressed as always with their OG smash burger, Korean wings, tofu katsu and pork-filled spring rolls. For beer, the Midwest Sound hazy IPA and Trail Trip pale ale were particular hits. Add on a few @phasethreebrew 4-packs to go and I was set. ...

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5-year anniversary party alert!! Saturday, June 20 at @printersrowbrewing on Chicago’s far NW side Brewer’s Choice from our new summer issue: Printers Row Brewing’s Virgilio Mazzeo on the @oldirvingbrewing Cushy sour series and barrel-aged options, @strangebirdbeer pizza and hazy IPAs in New York, his own brewery’s bond with the community, and the fun new beers he’s rolling out for his 5-year anniversary party and later this summer

5-year anniversary party alert!!
Saturday, June 20 at @printersrowbrewing on Chicago’s far NW side

Brewer’s Choice from our new summer issue: Printers Row Brewing’s Virgilio Mazzeo on the @oldirvingbrewing Cushy sour series and barrel-aged options, @strangebirdbeer pizza and hazy IPAs in New York, his own brewery’s bond with the community, and the fun new beers he’s rolling out for his 5-year anniversary party and later this summer ...

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The new summer issue of Illinois Brewing may be out, but this guy can’t let go of the spring features and insider info, even with all the people watching and boats cruising by on the Chicago Riverwalk. Bonus: The @dovetailbrewery kolsch and the Pulaski Pils from @maplewoodbrew tasted especially fine at @tinytappandcafe on the Riverwalk Photo credit: @0liviaholmes

The new summer issue of Illinois Brewing may be out, but this guy can’t let go of the spring features and insider info, even with all the people watching and boats cruising by on the Chicago Riverwalk.

Bonus: The @dovetailbrewery kolsch and the Pulaski Pils from @maplewoodbrew tasted especially fine at @tinytappandcafe on the Riverwalk

Photo credit: @0liviaholmes ...

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Enjoyed interviewing Jim Riggs and Mark Duchow, the award-winning brewers at @adamsstreetbrewery for our new summer issue, which is out this week. Look for the feature article on all their solid work inside @berghoffchicago in downtown Chicago. Just steps from Millennium Park, the The Art Institute of Chicago, Michigan Avenue and plenty of hotels... this historic gem is not to be missed.

Enjoyed interviewing Jim Riggs and Mark Duchow, the award-winning brewers at @adamsstreetbrewery for our new summer issue, which is out this week. Look for the feature article on all their solid work inside @berghoffchicago in downtown Chicago. Just steps from Millennium Park, the The Art Institute of Chicago, Michigan Avenue and plenty of hotels... this historic gem is not to be missed. ...

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Date: Saturday, June 12 Time: 3:06 p.m. Location: @mikerphonebrewing patio in Elk Grove Village Tunes from the taproom: Classic '80s favorites Favorite beers: Cat's in the Cradle double NEIPA, PB+Jam Juice fruited sour, 11 Years BA B BW barleywine

Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 3:06 p.m.
Location: @mikerphonebrewing patio in Elk Grove Village
Tunes from the taproom: Classic `80s favorites
Favorite beers: Cat`s in the Cradle double NEIPA, PB+Jam Juice fruited sour, 11 Years BA B BW barleywine ...

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Illinois Brewing Insider Chris Baynes on the art of homebrewing, why the @spitefulbrewing grapefruit radler is perfect for summer, an old-school appreciation for @revbrewchicago @samueladamsbeer and @breckbrew … and the quality selection and recommendations at @wehavegreatbeerpr Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

Illinois Brewing Insider Chris Baynes on the art of homebrewing, why the @spitefulbrewing grapefruit radler is perfect for summer, an old-school appreciation for @revbrewchicago @samueladamsbeer and @breckbrew … and the quality selection and recommendations at @wehavegreatbeerpr

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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If you’re a fan of @beerchurchbrew in New Buffalo, Michigan, and a fan of Key West as well, you’re in luck. Check out this news.

If you’re a fan of @beerchurchbrew in New Buffalo, Michigan, and a fan of Key West as well, you’re in luck.

Check out this news. ...

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The best way to recover from your annual neighborhood block party is to dive into your stocked beer fridge the next day with your neighbors and enjoy a few gems like @mikerphonebrewing Sus Sus Pseudio double NEIPA, @morebrewing Czech pilsner and @homewoodbrewingcompany Conversations Mexican lager. #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing

The best way to recover from your annual neighborhood block party is to dive into your stocked beer fridge the next day with your neighbors and enjoy a few gems like @mikerphonebrewing Sus Sus Pseudio double NEIPA, @morebrewing Czech pilsner and @homewoodbrewingcompany Conversations Mexican lager.

#DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing ...

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Spotlight on St. Charles: A handful of fantastically unique breweries call this popular west suburb home. And you can hit them all on the trail with the @stcalliance Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com

Spotlight on St. Charles: A handful of fantastically unique breweries call this popular west suburb home. And you can hit them all on the trail with the @stcalliance

Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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Dear @officialwrigleyfield and the @cubs It may be time to rethink the $18 IPA.

Dear @officialwrigleyfield and the @cubs

It may be time to rethink the $18 IPA. ...

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This Saturday, June 6, is the @keggrovebrewco annual Summerfest and Pub Club Rotary’s BBQ Smoke Show Gather your friends and come thirsty to this popular Bloomington brewery’s second annual event that brings together craft beer, BBQ competions, live music and community. Keg Grove Brewing Company Saturday, June 6. Doors open at noon. 712 E. Empire Street in Bloomington KegGroveBrewing.com

This Saturday, June 6, is the @keggrovebrewco annual Summerfest and Pub Club Rotary’s BBQ Smoke Show

Gather your friends and come thirsty to this popular Bloomington brewery’s second annual event that brings together craft beer, BBQ competions, live music and community.

Keg Grove Brewing Company
Saturday, June 6. Doors open at noon.
712 E. Empire Street in Bloomington
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One of the more than 350 locations you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing is the legendary @piecechicago in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, where they're famous for their New Haven-style pizza, award-winning beers (like the 2026 World Beer Cup gold medal winner Dark N' Curvy dunkelweizen) and celebrating 25 years in business this summer.

One of the more than 350 locations you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing is the legendary @piecechicago in the heart of Chicago`s Wicker Park neighborhood, where they`re famous for their New Haven-style pizza, award-winning beers (like the 2026 World Beer Cup gold medal winner Dark N` Curvy dunkelweizen) and celebrating 25 years in business this summer. ...

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