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    Last Call
    By Trent Modglin
    July 20, 2026
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    Last Call: Where are you most looking forward to having a beer outside this summer?

    Uné Année Brewery in Niles The question: Where are you most looking forward to having a beer outside this summer? Uné Année Brewery in Niles. The patio is covered, there’s a stage to see great bands play, plenty of games and bubbles for the kids, etc. It is a very secluded area off the road, ...
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Sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Illinois Brewing is printed and distributed quarterly (early January, April, July and October) to more than 250 breweries across the state as well as more than 100 craft beer-focused bars, restaurants and stores. Each member of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s IMBIBE club also receives the magazine in the mail. 

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The big fall issue of Illinois Brewing is out this week, but a few people — Norm, Cliff and Sam included — are still enamored with the fall magazine. Can’t blame them, even in Boston

The big fall issue of Illinois Brewing is out this week, but a few people — Norm, Cliff and Sam included — are still enamored with the fall magazine. Can’t blame them, even in Boston

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It's fantasy football draft time. What are you drinking while you assemble your roster for the season? For us, it was Haze of the Dead, a tasty double NEIPA that's part of the Dead Head IPA series from @destihlbrewery in Normal. Just two more drafts to go...

It`s fantasy football draft time. What are you drinking while you assemble your roster for the season? For us, it was Haze of the Dead, a tasty double NEIPA that`s part of the Dead Head IPA series from @destihlbrewery in Normal. Just two more drafts to go...

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Aug 29

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When you’re grilling out, two things are always important (besides the company, of course): proper seasoning and a proper drink. Tonight, it was St. Elmo’s Steakhouse all-purpose seasoning and a stellar hazy IPA from @pollyannabrewingcompany

When you’re grilling out, two things are always important (besides the company, of course): proper seasoning and a proper drink. Tonight, it was St. Elmo’s Steakhouse all-purpose seasoning and a stellar hazy IPA from @pollyannabrewingcompany

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Aug 28

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Brewery bite of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?

Brewery bite of the week: The shrimp po boy, new sweet corn pasta salad, and a lime pilsner from @uneannee in Niles. And did we mention how fantastic the patio is on a night like tonight?

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Aug 25

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One of the 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and events you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing magazine is the three @pollyannabrewingcompany locations in Roselle (pictured here), St. Charles and Lemont. And catch up on their plans for expanding into the old Alarmist space on the NW side of Chicago in the upcoming fall issue.

One of the 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and events you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing magazine is the three @pollyannabrewingcompany locations in Roselle (pictured here), St. Charles and Lemont. And catch up on their plans for expanding into the old Alarmist space on the NW side of Chicago in the upcoming fall issue.

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Aug 23

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When in Boston, make sure to make your way to the @trilliumbrewing taproom in the Fort Point neighborhood near the wharf or the cool spot by Fenway, as well as the @ciscobrewers pop-up beer garden by Fenway. And talk about the wonderful surprise of us stumbling across the @treehousebrewco beer garden near the historic Fanueil Hall today. Winner winner, craft beer dinner

When in Boston, make sure to make your way to the @trilliumbrewing taproom in the Fort Point neighborhood near the wharf or the cool spot by Fenway, as well as the @ciscobrewers pop-up beer garden by Fenway. And talk about the wonderful surprise of us stumbling across the @treehousebrewco beer garden near the historic Fanueil Hall today. Winner winner, craft beer dinner

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Illinois Brewing Insider @martynachel — founder of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame — on his home base of @hailstormbrewing in Tinley Park, a love of @maproomchicago as well as @revbrewchicago A Little Crazy and @flipsidebrewing British session ales, and discovering a gem of a brewery on the Greek island of Santorini Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

Illinois Brewing Insider @martynachel — founder of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame — on his home base of @hailstormbrewing in Tinley Park, a love of @maproomchicago as well as @revbrewchicago A Little Crazy and @flipsidebrewing British session ales, and discovering a gem of a brewery on the Greek island of Santorini

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

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Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer this Saturday, Aug. 22. Make plans to join the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce for a great night of sampling from breweries, wineries and distilleries, browsing the work of local artisans, tasty bites from a variety of local food trucks, and great live music. Some of the breweries pouring tonight include @oldirvingbrewing @mikerphonebrewing @black_horizon_brewing @93octanebrewery @hopbutcher @haymarketbeer @churchstbrew and more

Get ready for the last Park Ridge Market after Dark of the summer this Saturday, Aug. 22. Make plans to join the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce for a great night of sampling from breweries, wineries and distilleries, browsing the work of local artisans, tasty bites from a variety of local food trucks, and great live music. Some of the breweries pouring tonight include @oldirvingbrewing @mikerphonebrewing @black_horizon_brewing @93octanebrewery @hopbutcher @haymarketbeer @churchstbrew and more

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The @opmicrobrew isn’t just one of the longest-running beer festivals in Chicagoland (and the Midwest’s largest zero-waste craft beverage festival) — it’s a full-fledged celebration of craft beverages, incredible food, and live music, all with a purpose. Now in its 19th year, this event brings together 40+ breweries pouring not only exceptional craft beers but also ciders, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options to benefit @sevengensahead Come join the fun in downtown Oak Park this Saturday, Aug. 22, starting at noon. Ticket info: sevengenerationsahead.org/event/opmbr/

The @opmicrobrew isn’t just one of the longest-running beer festivals in Chicagoland (and the Midwest’s largest zero-waste craft beverage festival) — it’s a full-fledged celebration of craft beverages, incredible food, and live music, all with a purpose. Now in its 19th year, this event brings together 40+ breweries pouring not only exceptional craft beers but also ciders, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcoholic options to benefit @sevengensahead

Come join the fun in downtown Oak Park this Saturday, Aug. 22, starting at noon.

Ticket info: sevengenerationsahead.org/event/opmbr/

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Fish & chips and some smoked garlic parm wings at @hopvinebrewingcompany in Aurora? Yes, don’t mind if we do.

Fish & chips and some smoked garlic parm wings at @hopvinebrewingcompany in Aurora? Yes, don’t mind if we do.

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One of the 350-plus locations you can find the summer issue of Illinois Brewing is the cozy (and reportedly haunted) @wolfdenbrewco in west suburban Bloomingdale. Solid specials and food too, in addition to one of the best, most underrated beer gardens in the state.

One of the 350-plus locations you can find the summer issue of Illinois Brewing is the cozy (and reportedly haunted) @wolfdenbrewco in west suburban Bloomingdale. Solid specials and food too, in addition to one of the best, most underrated beer gardens in the state.

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From our big summer issue... Brewer’s Choice: @morebrewing head brewer David Ziebell on the consistency of @newglarusbrewing Moon Man, being impressed with the mixed culture options at @sundialbrewing and the @revbrewchicago Peach Brandy Barrel DBVSOJ, the excitement surrounding his own current beer lineup and anticipating @fobab — aka the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers — this November Read the Q&A here: illinoisbrewing.com

From our big summer issue...

Brewer’s Choice: @morebrewing head brewer David Ziebell on the consistency of @newglarusbrewing Moon Man, being impressed with the mixed culture options at @sundialbrewing and the @revbrewchicago Peach Brandy Barrel DBVSOJ, the excitement surrounding his own current beer lineup and anticipating @fobab — aka the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beers — this November

Read the Q&A here: illinoisbrewing.com

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If you frequent Door County and haven’t experienced the tasty brews and chill, family-friendly vibes at @peachbarnbrewing in Sister Bay, you’re missing out

If you frequent Door County and haven’t experienced the tasty brews and chill, family-friendly vibes at @peachbarnbrewing in Sister Bay, you’re missing out

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