By Katie Carrier Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild  There’s just something special about this season for beer lovers. As summer winds down, breweries across the state start tapping into their fall lineups: crisp Oktoberfests, smooth Marzens, and fresh-hopped ales, which are, of course, best enjoyed outside with friends. Almost every weekend there’s an ...

Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer — Nov. 4-5 Credit Union 1 Arena 525 S. Racine Ave. Chicago, IL 60607 FoBAB.com FoBAB’s 20th anniversary will honor the history and legacy of the North America’s largest and most prestigious barrel-aged festival, celebrating the innovation and craftsmanship that defines barrel-aged brewing and the pioneers and industry leaders who have ...