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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    July 7, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Maplewood’s new kitchen, Beer Night at the Pistol Shrimp baseball game July 10, Lake Effect’s taproom, Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows, Tinley Park Ale Trail trolley and more

    Maplewood Brewery’s new smash burger Maplewood Brewery & Distillery unveils new kitchen and expanded lounge at their Chicago taproom A new lounge and kitchen were officially opened for business in early June at Maplewood Brewery & Distillery in Chicago, and we came away impressed during a media sneak peek of the expanded space (larger sidewalk ...
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  • IB Insiders
    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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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    July 14, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Plenty of events like the College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” seminar, Mikerphone’s Smells Like a Beer Fest, Oak Park Microbrew Review, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer and Streetz Artz Alliance shows

    The College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” information seminar July 16 Join the College of DuPage and their popular Business of Craft Beer program at Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont for an exciting in-person event where you can learn all about the business side of craft beer. Whether you’re a seasoned brewer, just starting ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    June 22, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: The Business of Craft Beer Program summer and fall courses at the College of DuPage, Evanston Homebrew Club, Chicago Walking Brewery Tours and some great brewery deals around the state

    The Business of Craft Beer Program at the College of DuPage offers a variety of summer and fall beer classes The College of DuPage, located in west suburban Glen Ellyn, offers a highly regarded Business of Craft Beer program that has a full slate of events and classes this summer and fall. Now in its ...
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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    April 13, 2024
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    Brewer’s Choice: Horse Thief Hollow’s Andrian Morrison on the Sgt. Reckless pale ale from Evil Horse, admiring Hailstorm Brewing, winning two gold medals and helping veterans with PTSD

    Morrison (left), along with Horse Thief Hollow’s Neil Byers and Jake Nelson Andrian Morrison Brewer and sales manager Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. 10426 S Western Ave. in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood HorseThiefBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Sgt. Reckless from Evil Horse Brewing, an American pale ale at 5.2% ABV. It’s got a ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    March 11, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week May 3, Industry Ales and Tonality Brewing openings, Brother Chimp’s anniversary party March 15-17, upcoming events, brewery deals and more

    Beer Under Glass kicks off Craft Beer Week May 3 Get excited, because Illinois Craft Beer Week is back May 3-10. That means a full week filled with a dynamic lineup of festivals, events and specials to engage craft beer enthusiasts throughout the state.  Beer Under Glass (BUG), the cornerstone event for the Illinois Craft Brewers ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    July 13, 2023
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    Inside Scoop: The Lodi Tap House “Christmas in July” Beer Advent Calendar pre-sale, Streetz Arts Alliance shows, Ravenswood on Tap, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer Fest and Sketchbook’s Oktoberfest celebration

    Lodi Tap House celebrates “Christmas in July” with popular Beer Advent Calendar pre-sale The temperatures may be warming up outside, but it’s Christmas in July at the Lodi Tap House. The craft beer establishment has launched its third edition of the Lodi Tap House Beer Advent Calendar. The exclusive pre-sale takes place throughout July. This one-of-a ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    May 3, 2023
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    Spotlight on Hailstorm Brewing: An award-winning brewing team, spacious patio, expanding barrel-aging program and delicious smoked wings in south suburban Tinley Park

    Hailstorm Brewing 8060 186th Street Tinley Park, IL 60487 HailstormBrewing.com Tuesday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. History in short: Chris Schiller, a former consultant and software engineer, always anticipated scaling up to a commercial level while home brewing for better than five years. He and former ...
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Mike Witkowski Head brewer Mikerphone Brewing Company Elk Grove Village, IL The last really good beer I drank was… I’m always drinking so many new beers and we’re always doing ...
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