Tag: Crust Brewing
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Inside Scoop: Westmont Winter Beer Festival, Lake County Craft Beer Fest and February Flavor Fest, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, Design on Draft exhibit in Chicago, brewery deals and more
The Westmont Winter Beer Festival is Feb. 14 Make plans for one of the highlights of the winter craft-beer scene in Chicagoland, as the 2026 Westmont Winter Beer Festival will again be held in Ty Warner Park in west suburban Westmont. The fest will feature dozens of craft breweries from the Chicagoland area (and even ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Rob Hunter from Crust Brewing in Rosemont
Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL CrustBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Crystal Lake Brewing’s Hop Comet pale ale. A lot of experienced — in other words, older — brewers like myself can remember the first good craft beer we had, and for me it was Sierra Nevada’s pale ... -
Last Call: What’s the best meal you’ve had recently at an Illinois brewery?
Old Irving Brewing’s burger of the week We asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry veterans for the best meal they’ve had at an Illinois brewery recently Hands down, Old Irving Brewing. Everything on the menu is fantastic, from their award-winning wings and burgers to their cheese curds, which stand out as some of the best I’ve ... -
Brewery bites: Dishes from around the state sure to get your stomach growling
Great craft beer is everywhere in Illinois, but here are a few dishes we’ve encountered that are sure to get your stomach growling as well By Trent Modglin Hot honey chicken sliders at Open Outcry Brewing Company Not gonna lie, we’re a sucker for a hot honey chicken sandwich whenever we can get our hands ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Crust Brewing’s Rob Hunter on his education in quality lagers, being impressed by Double Clutch Brewing, and his initial foray into barrel-aging
Rob Hunter Head brewer at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, IL CrustBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Crystal Lake Brewing’s Oktoberfest. Ryan Clooney, the brewmaster there, always writes these very vivid, picturesque descriptions of his beers on the cans, and he nailed it with this one. He described the malt profile as “fresh ... -
Fun in the sun: We found a few of the more unique outdoor brewery spaces in Illinois to enjoy a cold beer before summer is gone
Double Clutch Brewing at Millennium Hall 11 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago MillenniumHallChicago.com DoubleClutchBrewing.com What makes it unique: If you’re looking to quench you’re thirst while strolling through Millennium Park or down Michigan Avenue this summer, this is your place for some award-winning German brews. From May-October, Double Clutch Brewing Company out of Evanston operates ... -
Spotlight on Crust Brewing: This modern, inviting hotspot in the heart of Rosemont’s entertainment district is known for its handcrafted food, cocktails and German-inspired beer
By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in the Parkway Bank Park entertainment district Rosemont, IL 60018 CrustBrewing.com Sunday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. History in short: While the Hofbrauhaus had been a staple in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park since 2013, ownership decided in 2021 ... -
Q&A with Rob Hunter: We sat down with Crust Brewing’s head brewer to discuss his brewing background, a history of Oktoberfest beer, and getting things rolling in Rosemont
The following Q&A is part of our special digital Oktoberfest issue of Illinois Brewing, with tons of added seasonal content and events. Check it out here. By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Bark 630-653-5500 CrustBrewing.com Q: When did you develop a love of beer? Was there a specific memory ... -
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
Illinois brewery professionals share opinions on what’s tasting great, who’s doing big things and what they’re most proud of Frazer Donaldson Co-owner at Elmhurst Brewing in Elmhurst, IL ElmhurstBrewing.com 1. The last really good beer you drank was… a hefeweizen straight from the fermenter at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, while head brewer Rob Hunter was ...
