Tag: FOBAB
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Spotlight on Macushla Brewing in north suburban Glenview
Macushla Brewing 1516 E. Lake Ave. Glenview, IL MacushlaBeer.com Tuesday-Thursday 3-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 12-11 p.m. Sunday 12-6 p.m. History in short: Back in 2015, Megan and Mike Welch decided it was time for Mike to follow his dream of owning his own craft brewery. An avid home brewer who was no longer fulfilled by his ... -
Inside Scoop: Illinois Craft Beer Week, Beer Under Glass, Summer Passport program, Pint Day and more
Illinois Craft Beer Week runs May 9-16: Busy times for enjoying good brews with Beer Under Glass, the Summer Passport program, Pint Day and more By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is excited to announce the return of Illinois Craft Beer Week May 9-16, 2025. ... -
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 ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Dave Zalatoris on the consistency of Dovetail Brewery, Old Irving’s Krampus stouts, mixed packs at Bottles & Cans and San Diego’s best options for beer and fish tacos
Dovetail Brewery’s barrel loft Dave Zalatoris Host of the Beer in Front podcast Favorite breweries: How many pages do I have for this answer? I would include Dovetail Brewery in any list of recommended breweries, even if I did not live nearby. When I send beer mail to friends across the country, Dovetail’s offerings are ... -
Inside Scoop: FoBAB, the esteemed Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer, returns to Chicago Nov. 22-23
By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Get ready for an unforgettable experience at this year’s Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer (a.k.a. FoBAB), where the finest in wood and barrel-aged brews will take center stage Nov. 22-23. This spectacular event will showcase a handpicked selection of barrel-aged beers, ciders, meads ... -
Brewery happenings: The background behind Short Fuse acquiring Metropolitan, Homewood Brewing opening soon, Is/Was and Casa Humilde taprooms are up and running
By Trent Modglin Short Fuse Brewing acquires, and is now brewing, Metropolitan favorites Metropolitan Brewing, after 15 years in business, filed for bankruptcy back in October of 2023 and officially closed the doors of their taproom along the Chicago River on Dec. 18 of last year, citing slow sales and unsustainable debt. Metropolitan — as ... -
The ICBG: Modernizing laws, educating members and consumers, promoting the industry and hosting great events — it’s what we do at the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild
By Ray Stout Executive Director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild What is the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild? Good question, complicated answer. The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild (ICBG) is a nonprofit trade association representing Illinois craft breweries. Since its inception in 1997, the ICBG has served as a unified voice for Illinois Brewers, supported member ... -
Spotlight on Spiteful Brewing: From humble beginnings in a 400 square-foot basement to churning out award-winning beers with a cozy taproom and patio on Chicago’s far north side
Spiteful Brewing 2024 W. Balmoral Ave. Chicago, IL SpitefulBrewing.com Monday – Thursday: 3-9 p.m. Friday: 2-11 p.m. Saturday: Noon-11 p.m. Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. History in short: Spiteful was founded in January 2010 by Brad Shaffer and Jason Klein, who met as kids following a “spiteful” incident during a hockey game on a local pond. The ... -
Breweries in Bunches: NW suburban Huntley and Woodstock are home to a handful of some of the state’s more creative and comfortable craft breweries
By Trent Modglin Kishwaukee Brewing Co. 1900 Dillard Court Woodstock, IL 60098 KishwaukeeBrewing.com What they’re known for: Kishwaukee founder and brewmaster Dan Payson learned his craft in Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest had a profound effect on him. “The Seattle beer scene was a big influence for both of us,” Dan says of himself and his ... -
It’s FoBAB time Nov. 3 & 4: Come enjoy this one-of-a-kind festival and competition that celebrates the innovation and craftsmanship of barrel-aged brewing
By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild What the heck is FoBAB? FoBAB is the Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer. Hosted by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, FoBAB is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the innovation and craftsmanship that defines barrel-aged brewing. In fact, Fobab is North America’s largest and most prestigious ...
