Tag: Mickey Finn’s Brewery
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Inside Scoop: Phase Three and Pollyanna expanding to Chicago, Will Run for Beer 5K Oct. 24, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, FoBAB Nov. 13-14, Geneva Lights and Flights and more
Phase Three expanding into former Metropolitan venue on the Chicago River We’re not going to lie. We were as excited as anyone when he heard the news in August that Phase Three Brewing — already with two successful locations in Lake Zurich and Elmhurst and especially known for their array of IPAs and extensive barrel-aging ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with Joel Hatlin from Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville
Joel Hatlin, head brewer Mickey Finn’s Brewery Libertyville, IL Q: The last really good beer I drank was… A: Two that always do it for me: 1.) Bodhizafa from Georgetown Brewing (Seattle, WA). It’s always been good, but it just keeps getting better. I had a few last harvest, and they dropped my jaw. Legendary ... -
Inside Scoop: Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with some of the state’s best craft breweries
Revolution Brewing Oktoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 12 Dust off your dirndl and start training your stein-hoisting arm, because Revolution Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest is back at our taproom in Chicago from 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. We’ll kick off with a ceremonial cask tapping, and you can enjoy fresh Oktoberfest and stein refills, traditional eats ... -
Underrated brewery patios and beer gardens that are perfect for a cold beer this summer
It’s summer, a cold craft beer is calling, and we’ve got a handful of the state’s more underrated patios and beer gardens the state worth checking out By Trent Modglin Crust Brewing in Rosemont Located in the former Hofbrauhaus space in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, Crust Brewing boasts 14,000 square feet of modern, ... -
Good eats in Lake County: Here’s just a few of the NW suburban breweries serving up much more than just great beer
The fish & chips at Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville You may not have known, but originally having opened in 1994, Mickey Finn’s just happens to be the oldest continuously operated microbrewery in Illinois. Featuring a 57-foot bar, beautiful beer garden, private event space, a stage for live music and — perhaps the most impressive aspect ... -
Inside Scoop: Check out some of the fun-filled craft beer Oktoberfest celebrations happening the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28
Sketchbook Brewing Company The following are some of the event listings from our special digital Oktoberfest issue. Check it out. Sketchbook Brewing’s Oktoberfest Sept. 19-21 Sketchbook Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will take place Friday, Sept. 19-Sunday, Sept. 21 at both the Skokie and Evanston taprooms. The free event will have live music, stein hoisting ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Mickey Finn’s Jason Martens on Roaring Table’s appeal, creating a level of approachability, and his own Santa’s Magic Belgian strong ale
Mickey Finn’s Jason Martens Head brewer at Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 MickeyFinnsBrewery.com The last really good beer I drank: More Than A Zealand pale ale from Cannonball Creek Brewing in Golden, CO. I love New Zealand hops, and I try to swing through there anytime I’m in the Denver ...
