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  • Spotlight on Door 4 Brewing Co. — This Decatur favorite offers a wide variety of beer styles, axe throwing, a popular stage, and even its own food truck

  • Breweries in bunches: West suburban St. Charles is booming these days, and at the center of its popularity is a quartet of fantastically unique breweries 

  • 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

  • From the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild: A journey toward direct-to-consumer shipping for Illinois craft breweries

  • Brewer’s Choice: Elmhurst Brewing co-owner Frazer Donaldson on Deth’s Tar from Revolution, Kinslahger’s mash-hopped lager and his own 5-year anniversary party Feb. 4

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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    January 30, 2023
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    Spotlight on Door 4 Brewing Co. — This Decatur favorite offers a wide variety of beer styles, axe throwing, a popular stage, and even its own food truck

    Door 4 Brewing Co. 1214 W. Cerro Gordo Street Decatur, IL 62522 Door4Brewing.com Monday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday: 3-9 p.m. Friday: 3-10 p.m. Saturday: 1-10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. History in short: Located in Decatur in central Illinois, Door 4, which celebrated its fifth anniversary in December, was founded “with an approach to foster creativity, ...
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  • Feature Articles
    By Trent Modglin
    January 28, 2023
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    Breweries in bunches: West suburban St. Charles is booming these days, and at the center of its popularity is a quartet of fantastically unique breweries 

    By Trent Modglin Riverlands Brewing Company 1860 Dean Street in St. Charles RiverlandsBrewing.com Details: Jason Arges and Steve Marck were college roommates and friends with Eric Bramwell. In their 20s, the trio shared a place together in downtown Naperville and began homebrewing every weekend. Naturally, over beers during a 4th of July party in 2014, ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    January 25, 2023
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    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 ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    January 24, 2023
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    From the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild: A journey toward direct-to-consumer shipping for Illinois craft breweries

    By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild [email protected] If we hopped in a time machine and headed back to 2011, it would be challenging to find a craft brewery in Illinois — particularly outside of Chicago. Tracking down an Illinois-brewed craft beer on a retail shelf would be nearly impossible. In ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    December 5, 2022
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    Spotlight on Une Année/Hubbard’s Cave Brewery: This Niles taproom is known for its variety of quality beer and sun-filled patio, but wait till you try their BBQ

    By Trent Modglin Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave 6543 Gross Point Road in Niles UneAnnee.com The history: Born on the near west side of downtown Chicago in 2013, this independent craft brewery was founded by Chicago native Jerry Nelson. Une Année — which means “One Year” in French — set out on a quest to ...
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Breweries in bunches: West suburban St. Charles is Breweries in bunches: West suburban St. Charles is booming these days, and at the center of its popularity is a quartet of fantastically unique breweries — @riverlandsbrewingcompany @93octanebrewery @alterbeer and @pollyanna_brewing_company Read this feature from our winter issue at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer
Replenishing magazines in the north burbs yesterda Replenishing magazines in the north burbs yesterday and had the pleasure of checking out the new @brokenteebrewingco in Highwood. Cool, versatile spot with a golf theme, great beer and a personable staff that gets to know their patrons. Thanks for the samples, Paul! #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #drinklocal
Love catching the @espn_chicago live broadcast wit Love catching the @espn_chicago live broadcast with Carmen & Jurko from @93octanebrewery in St. Charles. Still an hour to go, so swing by if you’re in the area. Pick up the new winter issue of @illinoisbrewing and enjoy a wonderfully boozy 20w-50 imperial stout and a fantastic burger as well. #Espn1000 #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #drinklocal
It's time for the @buffalocreekbrewing Alpine Fest It's time for the @buffalocreekbrewing Alpine Fest this weekend (Jan. 27-28) in historic Long Grove in the NW burbs. It just happens to be one of Chicagoland’s largest outdoor winter beer parties, and you can read more about it in our winter issue or online in the Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com
In case you didn’t know, not only is our magazin In case you didn’t know, not only is our magazine distributed to almost every brewery in the state, but also nearly 100 bottle shops, craft-beer stores, taprooms and bars … like @thebeerandnowtaproom in Lisle and @orangeandbrew in Downers Grove. Have a favorite craft beer store you’d like to see Illinois Brewing at? Tag them in the comments section below and we’ll do the rest. #craftbeer #drinklocal #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #bottleshop
Spotlight on @mickey_finns — Expect great grub, Spotlight on @mickey_finns — Expect great grub, award-winning beers, a stylish space and beer garden, live music and more at this long-time Libertyville favorite Article at IllinoisBrewing.com "We’ve been doing great things for almost 30 years. We’re kind of like Wrigley Field in that we offer something for everyone and every age.” — Owner Brian Grano #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbreweries #drinklocal
"Illinois wineries have enjoyed direct-to-consumer "Illinois wineries have enjoyed direct-to-consumer shipping privileges for more than 15 years, proving that it can be done safely and responsibly with little to no negative impact on retailers." Read @ilcraftbeer executive director Ray Stout's thoughts on the journey toward direct-to-consumer shipping for Illinois craft breweries Article available at: illinoisbrewing.com #craftbeer #DrinkIllinois #IllinoisBrewing #DTC
Good time catching up with my old Chicago crew las Good time catching up with my old Chicago crew last weekend. Quality food and craft beer at the newish (and beautiful) @crustbrewing in Rosemont's @parkwaybankpark (in the old Hofbrauhaus location) followed by hilarious stand-up comedy at @zaniesrosemont make for a fun night out for sure. #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer
From our winter magazine… Brewer’s Choice: @el From our winter magazine… Brewer’s Choice: @elmhurstbrewing co-owner Frazer Donaldson on @revbrewchicago Deth’s Tar, the mash-hopped lager from @kinslahger as well as the white peanut brittle stout from @illuminatedbrewworks and his own 5-year anniversary party Feb. 4 #craftbeer #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #IllinoisBrewing See the article at illinoisbrewing.com
Because sometimes, when you’re wrapping up distr Because sometimes, when you’re wrapping up distribution of the winter issue, you get treated to a sample or two of a brand-new DIPA before the doors are even open at @liquidlovebrewing in north suburban Buffalo Grove. Cool little spot worth checking out, and two thumbs up on the beer. #craftbeer #lllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #IPA
Thanks to the staff at @arthistorybrewing for show Thanks to the staff at @arthistorybrewing for showing the @ilcraftbeer members a good time (and some great beer) at today’s quarterly meeting at their new @genevalagerworks facility, where our winter issue was distributed to dozens more breweries. Some of the tastier brews of the day included the @openoutcrybrewing Delirio hazy IPA, the @arthistorybrewing Varitace dark lager and the Ride or Die pale ale from @hopewellbrewing #IllinoisBrewing #drinklocal #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer
Heading to @mikerphonebrewing @sketchbookbrew or @ Heading to @mikerphonebrewing @sketchbookbrew or @temperancebeer tonight? Great spots all — and also three of the more than 300 breweries, bars and bottle shops you can find our winter issue across the state. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #drinklocal
Finally got a chance to check out the new digs for Finally got a chance to check out the new digs for @hopbutcher in Chicago’s Lincoln Square — which also happens to be our old hood. Thanks Nick for the quick tour. Can’t wait to come back for beers when we aren’t still in full winter issue distribution mode. Check out more about their new space and taproom in the new magazine and next week on IllinoisBrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer
From our big winter issue, which is being distribu From our big winter issue, which is being distributed across the state now — Illinois Brewing Insider Tommy Riemer, the GM of @the_beacon_tap in NW suburban Des Plaines, on... @maplewoodbrew Morbidly Obese Pug and @energycitybrewing Patisserie Peanut Butter Cup Classic, a love of @phasethreebrew @uneannee @lilbeaverbrewery and more, shopping at @bottletheoryelmhurst and crossing the border for fun at @beerchurchbrew and @journeymandistillery in SW Michigan #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois Insider article available now at illinoisbrewing.com
From our big winter issue, out everywhere this wee From our big winter issue, out everywhere this week: Spotlight on @rabidbrewing —There’s no shortage of fun to be had at this SW suburban Homewood brewery, designed with “the creatives, the nerds, the rebels and the odd ones in mind” #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbrewery Article is up at illinoisbrewing.com
We got “coerced” into the always fantastic Bea We got “coerced” into the always fantastic Beacon burger at the @the_beacon_tap … as well as a Drivin’ that Haze from @destihlbrewery and Unchecked Imagination hazy from @phasethreebrew Proceeded to watch the Bears earn the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft with the bar chanting “Thank you, Lovie” after the Texans pulled off a miracle win. Great way to end an otherwise sour season. Look for the Beacon’s GM Tommy Riemer as an Illinois Brewing insider in our winter issue due out this week. #NFLDraft #IllinoisBrewing #burger #chicagobears #craftbeer #DrinkIllinois
Very excited to be distributing the second issue o Very excited to be distributing the second issue of Illinois Brewing over the next week, with features on @brewyards and @alterbeer new locations, brewery spotlights on great venues like @elmhurstbrewing @door4brewing @rabidbrewing and @haymarketbeer as well as Illinois Brewing Insiders' opinions and much, much more. Look for it at more than 250 breweries and 100+ craft-beer stores and bars across the state — and new features and spotlights will be posted regularly on social media and IllinoisBrewing.com as well. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #drinklocal
Good times were had interviewing — and of course Good times were had interviewing — and of course sharing beers with — the staff at @scorchedearthbrewing in NW suburban Algonquin for a spotlight feature in our upcoming winter issue due out in January. Plenty of great brews, but the rich, chocolatey, robust porter called Rugged Coalminer earned top billing according to this connoisseur #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #craftbrewery
A few years ago, my friends and I were on a brewer A few years ago, my friends and I were on a brewery pub crawl through the Ravenswood neighborhood in Chicago on a snowy night like tonight, only without the frigid temps and wind. And we sat inside @spitefulbrewing drinking stouts and looking out the window at the big snowflakes falling in the city. Tonight, working on my second issue deadline for Illinois Brewing, may not be as fun as the brewery crawl, but another stellar stout from Spiteful (GFY 2020) seemed so very appropriate. #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #drinklocal #DrinkIllinois #winter #winterstormwatch
Everyone has that one craft beer from their past ( Everyone has that one craft beer from their past (or in my case, seven or eight) that opened up your palate and made you appreciate what great beer could be. One of those for me was a @glbc_cleveland Christmas Ale many years ago when visiting the wife’s friends in Cleveland. And they’d spin the rim of the pint glass in cinnamon and sugar first as an added treat. Thankfully it’s a lot easier to find now than it was back then… and still one of the game changers. #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #ChristmasAle #trueoriginal
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Brewery Spotlights

Spotlight on Door 4 Brewing Co. — This Decatur favorite offers a wide variety of beer ...

Door 4 Brewing Co. 1214 W. Cerro Gordo Street Decatur, IL 62522 Door4Brewing.com Monday: 3-9 p.m. Thursday: 3-9 p.m. Friday: 3-10 p.m. Saturday: 1-10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. History ...

  • Breweries in bunches: West suburban St. Charles is booming these days, and at the center of its popularity is a quartet of fantastically unique breweries 

    By Trent Modglin
    January 28, 2023
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