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    By Trent Modglin
    March 18, 2026
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    Insider opinions: What is the best brewery you’ve hit on vacation?

    Maui Brewing Co.  This is the first in a series of articles on the best breweries that industry insiders and craft-beer enthusiasts have hit on vacation This is a tough one. The first that comes to mind is Maui Brewing Co. because it’s right by the airport. After being on that long flight, it’s great to ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 18, 2025
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    Illinois Brewing Insider: Beer on the Wall’s Elmhurst GM Luciano Fiore

    Luciano Fiore GM at Beer on the Wall in Elmhurst 105 N. York Street WeHaveGreatBeer.com Favorite breweries: This is a pretty tough question to answer, as we are extremely spoiled for good suds here in Illinois. Some of the names that come to mind for me are Maplewood, Mikerphone, Half Acre, Roaring Table, Goldfinger and Art ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    April 7, 2025
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    Illinois Brewing Insider: Fred Sanchez on Hubbard’s Cave barrel-aged offerings, Mikerphone’s orange-vanilla IPA and Beer on the Wall’s selection

    Illinois Brewing Insider Fred Sanchez on a love of Hubbard’s Cave barrel-aged offerings, Mikerphone’s orange-vanilla milkshake IPA and Mambo Italian pilsner, Haymarket’s Chicago Tavern Beer, the rotating selection and vibe at Harp & Fiddle and Beer on the Wall in Park Ridge, and taking a break from California wine country to hit up Firestone Walker ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    July 15, 2023
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Eric Farrell from Bottle Theory in Elmhurst on Hop Butcher’s small-batch offerings, Goldfinger’s stellar Mexican lager and his own easy-drinking collaboration with Riverlands

    Eric Farrell Owner of Bottle Theory Taproom and Bottle Shop 542 Spring Rd in Elmhurst, IL BottleTheoryTaproom.com Favorite breweries: This feels like a loaded question. Illinois is littered with top-tier breweries, which makes it very hard to choose. I normally gravitate towards breweries that are versatile enough to brew an array of styles at a high ...
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Insider opinions: What is the best brewery you’ve hit on vacation?

Maui Brewing Co.  This is the first in a series of articles on the best breweries that industry insiders and craft-beer enthusiasts have hit on vacation This is a tough ...
  • Small-business spotlight: Society Insurance shares a safety guide to handling kegs

    By Trent Modglin
    March 18, 2026
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