Tag: Chicago breweries
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Breweries in Bunches: Downtown Chicago
Double Clutch Brewing’s beer garden at Millennium Park Once void of quality craft beer options, downtown Chicago is now home to a quartet of proven, versatile breweries that have appealing food menus to match By Trent Modglin Double Clutch Brewing Company’s beer garden at Millennium Park 11 N. Michigan Ave. DoubleClutchBrewing.com and MillenniumHallChicago.com The details: ... -
Spotlight on Old Irving Brewing Company: This award-winning favorite on Chicago’s NW side boasts a welcoming vibe and a seriously scrumptious menu. And did we mention they’re expanding?
Old Irving Brewing Co. 4419 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago OldIrvingBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-midnight Sunday: Noon-10 p.m. History in short: Like so many others, the founders of Old Irving began brewing beer in their garages with aspirations of making a living at it and creating something for the community to share. Having just ... -
Taproom treasures: We scoped out some of the most unique and historic brewery taprooms across the state… and had a few pints along the way
By Trent Modglin, Publisher Double Clutch Brewery 2121 Ashland Avenue in Evanston DoubleClutchBrewing.com What makes it unique: Double Clutch head brewer Scott Frank and Mike Chookaszian, a partner in Vandalay Brands (the company that owns Double Clutch), have long been neighbors and friends, not to mention car guys. So when you add in Scott’s skills ... -
Spotlight on Great Central Brewing Company: Chicago’s thriving Fulton Market District is home to this unique, sprawling contract-brewing facility and beer hall
Great Central Brewing Company 221 N. Wood Street Chicago, IL GreatCentralBrewing.com Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday 2-9 p.m. Saturday Noon-9 p.m. Sunday Noon-8 p.m. History in short: Founded by two friends, David Avram and Conor McFerran, in 2015 in Chicago’s Fulton Market District (near the red hot West Loop and walking distance to the United Center), ... -
Breweries in Bunches: It’s hip to be square — Chicago’s Logan Square is one happening neighborhood for craft beer
By Trent Modglin Revolution Brewpub & Kitchen 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago 773-227-2739 RevBrew.com The details: Opened in 2010, the brewpub of the state’s largest independent beer maker (the Revolution brewery is about 1.5 miles away at 3340 N. Kedzie) is a stylish venue with lots of natural wood, cool hanging lights and a ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Horse Thief Hollow’s Andrian Morrison on the Sgt. Reckless pale ale from Evil Horse, admiring Hailstorm Brewing, winning two gold medals and helping veterans with PTSD
Morrison (left), along with Horse Thief Hollow’s Neil Byers and Jake Nelson Andrian Morrison Brewer and sales manager Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. 10426 S Western Ave. in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood HorseThiefBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Sgt. Reckless from Evil Horse Brewing, an American pale ale at 5.2% ABV. It’s got a ... -
Inside Scoop: FOBAB returns Nov. 3-4 with tickets on sale now, introducing Chicago Brew Pass, and Friday Night Flights at Taste of Chicago Sept. 8
Save the Date: FOBAB 2023 is Nov. 3-4 at Chicago’s Credit One Arena FOBAB is set to return to Chicago’s Credit One Arena at the University of Illinois Chicago on November 3 and 4, 2023. The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer (FOBAB) is North America’s largest and most prestigious barrel-aged beer competition. Hosting breweries ... -
Spotlight on Illuminated Brew Works: “Producing quality beer for interesting times” with a funky, neighborhood bar kind of vibe on Chicago’s far NW side
Illuminated Brew Works 6186 N. Northwest Hwy Chicago, IL 60631 IBW-Chicago.com Sunday: 2-8 p.m. Monday: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday: 4-11 p.m. Friday: 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday: Noon-midnight History in short: Home brewing many years ago admittedly, “was a way to keep sane and a break from doing computer crap all the time,” co-owner and head brewer Brian ... -
Spotlight on Haymarket Brewing Company: Plenty of award-winning beer, scrumptious food and a lively, versatile space in Chicago’s dynamic West Loop
Haymarket Brewing Company 737 W. Randolph Chicago, IL 60661 HaymarketBeer.com Monday-Wednesday: 4-11 p.m. Thursday: 1-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 12 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Sunday: 12-9 p.m. History in short: Co-owner Pete Crowley has been brewing beer for 25 years (and has some 75 medals to show for his skills), starting his professional career at The Flying Dog in ... -
Spotlight on Crushed by Giants: The team behind DryHop Brewers hit a home run with this gem overlooking Michigan Ave
Photo by Steph Byce Where you’ll find it: 600 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd floor in Chicago Hours: Sunday-Thursday — Noon-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday —Noon-10 p.m. CrushedByGiants.com History in short: Crushed by Giants is the brainchild of Greg Shuff and the team at DryHop Brewers, a brewery and restaurant that has been a favorite in Chicago’s East Lakeview neighborhood since ...
