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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    January 21, 2026
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    Inside Scoop: Brews on Blvd., Westmont Winter Beer Fest, Mikerphone’s Winterfest, Streetz Artz Alliance February events, Saint Errant finds a home and more

    Brews on Blvd tasting event — Saturday, Feb. 7 Tickets for the 10th annual Brews on Blvd at the Hollywood Blvd Cinema are now on sale. Enjoy an incredible lineup of craft breweries, local vendors, delicious bites and live entertainment throughout the day. Whether you’re a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking for good vibes, ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    December 11, 2025
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    Spotlight on Ike & Oak Brewing in SW suburban Woodridge

    Ike & Oak Brewing 6315 Main Street in Woodridge, IL IkeAndOakBrewing.com Tuesday-Thursday 4-10 p.m. Friday 12-11 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. History in short: Ed Ranquist, who was in the finance world for 20 years, had always been a big fan of local craft beer and wanted to take a shot ...
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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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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    February 6, 2024
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    Spotlight on Alter Brewing + Kitchen: Delicious craft comfort food and a seriously stylish space in Oak Brook Commons highlight this company’s third location

    Alter Brewing + Kitchen 1170 22nd Street Oak Brook, IL 60523 (with additional locations in Downers Grove and St. Charles) AlterBrewing.com Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-1 a.m. History in short: Three friends — Pete Kosanovich, David Yob and award-winning home brewer Mark Hedrick — opened Alter Brewing in Downers Grove in 2015, and Ken ...
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  • IB Insiders
    By Trent Modglin
    November 14, 2023
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    Illinois Brewing Insider: Bubblehouse Brewing’s Evan Nimke on lagers by Art History and Goldfinger, the friendly vibes at The Beer and Now and Freedom Brothers in the west burbs, and their own grodziskie collaboration with Brother Chimp

    Evan Nimke Taproom manager and marketing director Bubblehouse Brewing Company in Lisle, IL Favorite breweries: Obviously, I’m partial to Bubblehouse Brewing in Lisle, as I work there, but even if I didn’t, they would certainly be one of my top faves. Outside of Bubblehouse, I’m a huge fan of Phase Three and I’m very excited ...
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Secret beer spot: “For me, Beer on the Wall in Park Ridge @wehavegreatbeerpr (with additional locations in Elmhurst and Arlington Heights) is hands-down my favorite beer spot, even if it’s not much of a secret anymore. It’s my go-to place for grabbing a flight from their always rotating taps, and their to-go selection is massive. Whether I’m hunting down a special release, restocking the fridge or grabbing my Bourbon County Stout allotment, that’s the spot. It’s the perfect combination of neighborhood hangout and craft beer treasure trove.”

Read more of Steve Judge’s Illinois Brewing Insider Q&A at IllinoisBrewing.com

Secret beer spot: “For me, Beer on the Wall in Park Ridge @wehavegreatbeerpr (with additional locations in Elmhurst and Arlington Heights) is hands-down my favorite beer spot, even if it’s not much of a secret anymore. It’s my go-to place for grabbing a flight from their always rotating taps, and their to-go selection is massive. Whether I’m hunting down a special release, restocking the fridge or grabbing my Bourbon County Stout allotment, that’s the spot. It’s the perfect combination of neighborhood hangout and craft beer treasure trove.”

Read more of Steve Judge’s Illinois Brewing Insider Q&A at IllinoisBrewing.com
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From our big spring issue out now...

Illinois Brewing Insider Don Hardy, founder of the popular Chicago area Microbreweries Facebook group, on local fun at @whiskey_hill_brewery_kitchen in Westmont, anticipating the helles lagers from @churchstbrew and @goldfingerbeer this spring, sneaking away to see what @black_horizon_brewing is pouring in Willowbrook, a PB&J-flavored brew from @xulbeer in Tennessee, and discovering @hopstationcraftbar in Indiana 

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From our big spring issue out now...

Illinois Brewing Insider Don Hardy, founder of the popular Chicago area Microbreweries Facebook group, on local fun at @whiskey_hill_brewery_kitchen in Westmont, anticipating the helles lagers from @churchstbrew and @goldfingerbeer this spring, sneaking away to see what @black_horizon_brewing is pouring in Willowbrook, a PB&J-flavored brew from @xulbeer in Tennessee, and discovering @hopstationcraftbar in Indiana

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Check out the Inside Scoop section from our new spring issue: The @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass festival returns May 8, the @stcalliance Brew Tour, upcoming @streetzmobeatz shows, @oldirvingbrewing Della Days April 9-12, the annual Maifest at @buffalocreekbrewing May 8-9, Mayfestiversary from @begylebrewing and @dovetailbrewery … plenty of brewery deals and much more

Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com

Check out the Inside Scoop section from our new spring issue: The @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass festival returns May 8, the @stcalliance Brew Tour, upcoming @streetzmobeatz shows, @oldirvingbrewing Della Days April 9-12, the annual Maifest at @buffalocreekbrewing May 8-9, Mayfestiversary from @begylebrewing and @dovetailbrewery … plenty of brewery deals and much more

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One of the more than 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and festivals you can grab the spring issue of Illinois Brewing magazine is the always warm and welcoming @solemnoathbeer Still Life taproom in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. 

And did you know they have a $50 make-your-own-case special? Yep, you can snag six different (non BA) 16-ounce 4-packs for your beer fridge or the neighborhood block party for just $50. One of the best craft beer specials you’ll find anywhere.

One of the more than 350+ breweries, bars, bottle shops and festivals you can grab the spring issue of Illinois Brewing magazine is the always warm and welcoming @solemnoathbeer Still Life taproom in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood.

And did you know they have a $50 make-your-own-case special? Yep, you can snag six different (non BA) 16-ounce 4-packs for your beer fridge or the neighborhood block party for just $50. One of the best craft beer specials you’ll find anywhere.
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Depleted the beer fridge a bit last night — but all for a good cause… a neighbor’s surprise 60th. Great beers from @goldfingerbeer @dovetailbrewery @moorsbeer @newbelgium @alarmistbrewing and @oldirvingbrewing @sainterrantbrewing and @werkforcebrewing 

And no, that’s not Chef Boyardee in an Oktoberfest outfit in the background. Or is it?

Depleted the beer fridge a bit last night — but all for a good cause… a neighbor’s surprise 60th. Great beers from @goldfingerbeer @dovetailbrewery @moorsbeer @newbelgium @alarmistbrewing and @oldirvingbrewing @sainterrantbrewing and @werkforcebrewing

And no, that’s not Chef Boyardee in an Oktoberfest outfit in the background. Or is it?
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Mar 27

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In case you hadn’t heard, @sainterrantbrewing is opening its first taproom THIS WEEKEND in Evanston. In our new spring issue, we sat down with co-founder Brent Banks to discuss departing the corporate world many years ago, expectations about his new taproom, and what’s currently in the tanks that has him excited. 

Read it all here, and enjoy food from @abikerdude burgers and @soulandsmoke at Saint Errant to kick things off this Friday and Saturday, as well as plenty of fun new beer releases. 

Read the Q&A now at IllinoisBrewing.com

In case you hadn’t heard, @sainterrantbrewing is opening its first taproom THIS WEEKEND in Evanston. In our new spring issue, we sat down with co-founder Brent Banks to discuss departing the corporate world many years ago, expectations about his new taproom, and what’s currently in the tanks that has him excited.

Read it all here, and enjoy food from @abikerdude burgers and @soulandsmoke at Saint Errant to kick things off this Friday and Saturday, as well as plenty of fun new beer releases.

Read the Q&A now at IllinoisBrewing.com
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Thoroughly enjoyed not one but two visits to @konabrewinghawaii on spring break with the family. Great layout, beer, food (OMG the wings), live music and service. Grabbed some pineapple IPA and lemongrass lager cans to smuggle into the pool later too.

Thoroughly enjoyed not one but two visits to @konabrewinghawaii on spring break with the family. Great layout, beer, food (OMG the wings), live music and service. Grabbed some pineapple IPA and lemongrass lager cans to smuggle into the pool later too. ...

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Brewer’s Choice from our new spring issue: @mikerphonebrewing head brewer Mike Witkowski on an appreciation for what @solemnoathbeer and @oldirvingbrewing are doing, a tasty New Zealand pilsner from @hopbutcher and Mikerphone’s award-winning barrel-aging program and 11-year anniversary celebration in late March

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Brewer’s Choice from our new spring issue: @mikerphonebrewing head brewer Mike Witkowski on an appreciation for what @solemnoathbeer and @oldirvingbrewing are doing, a tasty New Zealand pilsner from @hopbutcher and Mikerphone’s award-winning barrel-aging program and 11-year anniversary celebration in late March

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The spring issue of Illinois Brewing is out, and bigger and better than ever with plenty of insider info and opinions, spotlights on @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass, @93octanebrewery @hopbutcher and @chaosbrewclub … a Q&A with @sainterrantbrewing about opening in Evanston, great eats at several @visitlakecounty breweries, events from @streetzmobeatz @buffalocreekbrewing @keggrovebrewco and much, much more.

The spring issue of Illinois Brewing is out, and bigger and better than ever with plenty of insider info and opinions, spotlights on @ilcraftbeer Beer Under Glass, @93octanebrewery @hopbutcher and @chaosbrewclub … a Q&A with @sainterrantbrewing about opening in Evanston, great eats at several @visitlakecounty breweries, events from @streetzmobeatz @buffalocreekbrewing @keggrovebrewco and much, much more. ...

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From our recent winter issue...
Insider opinions: From @mauibrewingco and @treehousebrewco to @austinstreetbrewery @beerchurchbrew and the @firestonewalker Propagator taproom, we asked readers for the best brewery they’ve hit on vacation. 

Read part one in a series on vacation breweries now at IllinoisBrewing.com

From our recent winter issue...
Insider opinions: From @mauibrewingco and @treehousebrewco to @austinstreetbrewery @beerchurchbrew and the @firestonewalker Propagator taproom, we asked readers for the best brewery they’ve hit on vacation.

Read part one in a series on vacation breweries now at IllinoisBrewing.com
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Because sometimes, when you’re replenishing magazines at one of your favorite spots, you run into a bottle-sharing group of strangers who are more than willing to share the best of their lot. And what a beautiful lot it was.

Because sometimes, when you’re replenishing magazines at one of your favorite spots, you run into a bottle-sharing group of strangers who are more than willing to share the best of their lot. And what a beautiful lot it was. ...

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Stacked reuben, fish & chips, smoked Vienna lager from @phasethreebrew and March Madness? Makes for a pretty good lunch at @theharpandfiddle

Stacked reuben, fish & chips, smoked Vienna lager from @phasethreebrew and March Madness? Makes for a pretty good lunch at @theharpandfiddle ...

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Always enjoy stopping into the historic @berghoffchicago in Chicago’s Loop to enjoy the history, the food, and the award-winning beers from Mark Duchow and Jim Riggs at @adamsstreetbrewery 

It’s also one of the 350+ spots across the state where you can grab a copy of Illinois Brewing’s latest issue. The McGee’s Irish stout and Goin Plaid, their caramel-flavored Scotch ale, are particularly perfect for March.

Always enjoy stopping into the historic @berghoffchicago in Chicago’s Loop to enjoy the history, the food, and the award-winning beers from Mark Duchow and Jim Riggs at @adamsstreetbrewery

It’s also one of the 350+ spots across the state where you can grab a copy of Illinois Brewing’s latest issue. The McGee’s Irish stout and Goin Plaid, their caramel-flavored Scotch ale, are particularly perfect for March.
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