Tag: Illinois Brewing
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Q&A with Brent Banks, as Saint Errant Brewing finds a home in Evanston
By Trent Modglin We sat down with Saint Errant Brewing co-founder Brent Banks to discuss departing the corporate world, expectations about his new taproom opening March 27, and what’s in the tanks that has him excited With a background in finance and consulting, Brent Banks, who has been brewing for nearly two decades, admits to ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Mikerphone Brewing’s Mike Witkowski
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 fun collaborations, so it’s hard to narrow this one down to just one or two. I live in Humboldt Park in Chicago, where Suncatcher Brewing ... -
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 ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Steve Judge
Steve Judge Co-director of the Park Ridge Market After Dark Favorite breweries: Illinois has no shortage of great breweries, but a few standouts rise to the top for me. Mikerphone Brewing is one of my favorites, and I’m still hoping they’ll find a spot for a second taproom in Park Ridge. They consistently put out ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Roaring Table Brewing’s Ryan Walker
Ryan Walker Head brewer at Roaring Table Brewing Co. Lake Zurich, IL RoaringTable.com The last really good beer I drank was… Sierra Nevada Brewing’s Celebration IPA. It never disappoints. Every year seems to be better than the last. We did an homage beer to Celebration this year (called “Jubilation”) with a similar grain bill and ... -
Q&A with Eric Flores, co-owner of the award-winning new Neuronova Brewing
Q. When did you officially launch Neuronova? A. Ryan McGough and I officially launched Neuronova Brewing in the fall of 2025, but we had been working on getting things rolling for years now. To see everything come together is pretty unreal, and even though there’s so much more work to be done, officially launching Neuronova ... -
Joining ImBIBE: Are you a big Illinois craft beer enthusiast?
Joining ImBIBE (the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s annual enthusiast program) is an incredible opportunity for you to immerse yourself deeper into Illinois’ vibrant beer scene while enjoying exclusive benefits. ImBIBE, which stands for “I’m a Big Illinois Beer Enthusiast,” is the only statewide membership program designed specifically for craft beer lovers, offering access to a ... -
Last call: What’s the coziest Illinois brewery or bar for these cold winter days?
Hopleaf in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood As for cozy beer-centric bars, when we are in Chicago we almost always visit Hopleaf. The staff is super knowledgeable, and the beer selection unmatched (especially in terms of rare drafts and bottles). We love the old European beer signage, and the mussels are always ordered. They have been serving ... -
Spotlight on Art History Brewing in west suburban Geneva
Art History Brewing 649 West State State Geneva, IL ArtHistoryBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: 12-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 12-10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. History in short: You could say it all started back in Toronto in the mid 1980s. The Amsterdam Brew Pub to be specific. Tom Rau was home brewing in his spare time, but the pub ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with 93 Octane Brewery’s Alex Makowski
Alex Makowski Head brewer 93 Octane Brewery St. Charles and Elmhurst, IL The last really good beer I drank was… at the Bavarian Lodge in Lisle this fall. I had several really good beers that night. However, the first one that comes to mind was Allagash’s Haunted House, a hoppy dark ale. It was delicious. ...
