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By Trent Modglin
September 14, 2026
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Q&A with Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling’s co-founder, president and CEO Ryan Weidner on acquiring the former Alarmist Brewing space and expanding to Chicago’s NW side

By Trent Modglin Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling recently acquired the former Alarmist Brewing space, which will be its fifth location and first in the city of Chicago Q. How long has this expansion idea been lingering for you, and when did you begin to explore the Alarmist space? Weidner: Expanding Pollyanna’s footprint beyond the suburbs ...

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Brewery Spotlights

By Trent Modglin
January 15, 2023
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Spotlight on Alarmist Brewing: Recipe development is key at this northwest Chicago brewery that’s home to several award-winning beers

Alarmist Brewing 4055 W. Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60646 (773) 681-0877 AlarmistBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. Friday: 2-11 p.m. Saturday: 12-11p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: Owner Gary Gulley served as a web developer in his previous life in corporate America until he figured out he was, in his opinion, a square peg in a ...

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Sep 25

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From our big fall issue...

Illinois Brewing Insider @briannoonan — host of the @craftybrewerspod — on the enjoyment of having @brothership_brewing and @black_horizon_brewing so close to home, the English pub ale at @pollyannabrewingcompany and Das Nuts at @imperialoakbrewing as well as the hidden gem in Homewood that is Lassen’s Tap, and discovering the laid-back @syndicatebrewingco in Colorado

“During their Oak-toberfest celebration (THIS WEEKEND!), Imperial Oak has a special tapping of Das Nuts, where they infuse their Das Boot Oktoberfest with toasted pecans, almonds, peanuts and macadamia nuts. If I could only drink one Oktoberfest beer, this would be it.”

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

From our big fall issue...

Illinois Brewing Insider @briannoonan — host of the @craftybrewerspod — on the enjoyment of having @brothership_brewing and @black_horizon_brewing so close to home, the English pub ale at @pollyannabrewingcompany and Das Nuts at @imperialoakbrewing as well as the hidden gem in Homewood that is Lassen’s Tap, and discovering the laid-back @syndicatebrewingco in Colorado

“During their Oak-toberfest celebration (THIS WEEKEND!), Imperial Oak has a special tapping of Das Nuts, where they infuse their Das Boot Oktoberfest with toasted pecans, almonds, peanuts and macadamia nuts. If I could only drink one Oktoberfest beer, this would be it.”

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 24

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It’s a busy weekend for Oktoberfest events around the area, and plenty of fun is in the works at @chaosbrewclub in Chicago and @imperialoakbrewing in Willow Springs.

Read all about these two popular festivals and more in our Oktoberfest Inside Scoop section from the new fall issue at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 24

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Read the loaded Inside Scoop section from our new fall issue, which includes info on @phasethreebrew and @pollyannabrewingcompany expanding to Chicago, the @lgnsofcraftbeer in Gurnee Oct. 3, the @willrunforbeerchicago 5K on the lakefront Oct. 24, upcoming @streetzartzalliance shows at local breweries, the return of @fobab (aka the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers) in Chicago Nov. 13-14, the @genevaparkdistrict Lights and Flights Craft Beer Festival Dec. 12, a handful of great brewery deals and more

Read it all in the Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com

Read the loaded Inside Scoop section from our new fall issue, which includes info on @phasethreebrew and @pollyannabrewingcompany expanding to Chicago, the @lgnsofcraftbeer in Gurnee Oct. 3, the @willrunforbeerchicago 5K on the lakefront Oct. 24, upcoming @streetzartzalliance shows at local breweries, the return of @fobab (aka the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers) in Chicago Nov. 13-14, the @genevaparkdistrict Lights and Flights Craft Beer Festival Dec. 12, a handful of great brewery deals and more

Read it all in the Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 22

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Did you know the historic @berghoffchicago restaurant in the heart of the Loop celebrates Oktoberfest all the way through Oct. 18? Celebrate the season with classic German dishes, drink specials, beer brewed in-house by the award-winning @adamsstreetbrewery — as well as live music every Thursday through Sunday from 4:30–7:30 p.m. 17 W. Adams Street in Chicago. TheBerghoff.com

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Sep 19

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When @destihlbrewery is pouring samples of six of their favorites at @wehavegreatbeerpr on a Friday night, it marks the start of a good weekend

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Sep 18

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The Oktoberfest fun continues across the state, with @sketchbookbrew in Skokie and Evanston and @goebberts_ Pumpkin Farm in Pingree Grove among the venues hosting some great craft-beer focused events this weekend.

Check out our Inside Scoop from the new fall issue for details or read about all the fall events at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 14

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From our new fall issue...

Q&A with @pollyannabrewingcompany co-founder, president and CEO Ryan Weidner on acquiring the former @alarmistbrewing space and expanding (with a fifth location) to Chicago’s NW side

“One of our goals is to honor what made Alarmist special while ensuring the brand continues to thrive for both longtime supporters and new customers alike.”

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 12

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Two of the biggest Oktoberfest celebrations are happening today at @revbrewchicago in Chicago and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston. Swing by on Saturday for plenty of festive fun (and fresh beer, of course).

Read more about both of these events and much more in our Inside Scoop section of the new fall issue at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 11

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Location: North side of Chicago
Time: Friday evening, 4:54pm
Temp: 79 degrees
Attraction: The family-friendly patio at @halfacrebeer and the fresh shucked oysters and ceviche that @prairiemoonrestaurant is serving up at @spitefulbrewing
And did we mention the cold beer? Yeah, that too.

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Sep 11

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Our big fall issue came out earlier this week and is loaded down with Oktoberfest events, insider opinions, info on @pollyannabrewingcompany and @phasethreebrew expanding to Chicago, brewery spotlights on @whiteoakbrewing @printersrowbrewing and those that call Naperville & Aurora home like @hopvinebrewingcompany @solemnoathbeer @noonwhistlebrewing and @blindcornerbeer as well as plenty of upcoming events, favorite summer craft beer experiences, and much, much more. Check out your local brewery or bottle shop for a copy or read it digitally at IllinoisBrewing.com

Our big fall issue came out earlier this week and is loaded down with Oktoberfest events, insider opinions, info on @pollyannabrewingcompany and @phasethreebrew expanding to Chicago, brewery spotlights on @whiteoakbrewing @printersrowbrewing and those that call Naperville & Aurora home like @hopvinebrewingcompany @solemnoathbeer @noonwhistlebrewing and @blindcornerbeer as well as plenty of upcoming events, favorite summer craft beer experiences, and much, much more. Check out your local brewery or bottle shop for a copy or read it digitally at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 10

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The Oktoberfest fun begins at the @imperialoakbrewing Brookfield taproom tonight. Check out the Inside Scoop section on IllinoisBrewing.com for details on this and many more Oktoberfest events at local craft breweries

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Sep 10

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Oktoberfest season is upon us, and you can check out the new fall issue of Illinois Brewing and our website for the latest on a ton of craft brewery events in the coming weeks. Kicking off the festivities this weekend are @revbrewchicago in Chicago, @imperialoakbrewing in Brookfield, the historic @berghoffchicago with @adamsstreetbrewery in Chicago’s Loop, and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston.

Check out our Inside Scoop section for info on these many and more at IllinoisBrewing.com

Oktoberfest season is upon us, and you can check out the new fall issue of Illinois Brewing and our website for the latest on a ton of craft brewery events in the coming weeks. Kicking off the festivities this weekend are @revbrewchicago in Chicago, @imperialoakbrewing in Brookfield, the historic @berghoffchicago with @adamsstreetbrewery in Chicago’s Loop, and @doubleclutchbrewery in Evanston.

Check out our Inside Scoop section for info on these many and more at IllinoisBrewing.com

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Sep 8

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Spotlight on @pigmindsbrewingco in Machesney Park

Proudly known to be America’s first vegan brewery, this gem just north of Rockford is celebrating 14 years of outstanding food, a diverse beer lineup, and a calendar full of fun community events

Read the feature from our recent issue now at IllinoisBrewing.com

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