Tag: Mickey Finn’s
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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 ... -
Inside Scoop: Westmont Winter Beer Festival, Lake County Craft Beer Fest and February Flavor Fest, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, Design on Draft exhibit in Chicago, brewery deals and more
The Westmont Winter Beer Festival is Feb. 14 Make plans for one of the highlights of the winter craft-beer scene in Chicagoland, as the 2026 Westmont Winter Beer Festival will again be held in Ty Warner Park in west suburban Westmont. The fest will feature dozens of craft breweries from the Chicagoland area (and even ... -
Spotlight on Roaring Table Brewing Co. in NW suburban Lake Zurich
Roaring Table Brewing Co. 739 W. Route 22 Lake Zurich, IL RoaringTable.com Tuesday-Wednesday: 4-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. History in short: It was the summer of 2015 when the husband-and-wife team of Beth May and Lane Fearing “foolishly decided to start a brewery.” After perusing properties everywhere from West ... -
Brewery bites: Dishes from around the state sure to get your stomach growling
Great craft beer is everywhere in Illinois, but here are a few dishes we’ve encountered that are sure to get your stomach growling as well By Trent Modglin Hot honey chicken sliders at Open Outcry Brewing Company Not gonna lie, we’re a sucker for a hot honey chicken sandwich whenever we can get our hands ... -
Inside Scoop: Lake County’s February Flavor Festival, Westmont Winter Beer Festival, Suncatcher Brewing opens in Chicago, expansion for Crust Brewing and Middle Brow, and more
Mickey Finn’s in Libertyville is part of the Lake County Flavor Festival Lake County February Flavor Festival You’re not going to want to miss the second installment of this massive festival that offers plenty of opportunities to sample some of the state’s best food, craft beer and cocktails. Visit Lake County combines their renowned Lake County ... -
Breweries in Bunches: Follow the Milwaukee Avenue corridor through the north suburbs to experience a handful of unique, inviting craft beer venues
Photo: Mickey Finn’s By Trent Modglin Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville MickeyFinnsBrewery.com The details: Mickey Finn’s just happens to be the oldest continuously operated microbrewery in Illinois, and it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary in downtown Libertyville this year. It only takes one step inside to appreciate how versatile the 15,000 square-foot, ... -
Spotlight on Roaring Table Brewing Co. — Rich details, warm vibes, an upcoming expansion and quality examples of a wide range of beer styles — it’s all happening in Lake Zurich
Roaring Table Brewing Co. 739 W. Route 22 in Lake Zurich RoaringTable.com Tuesday-Thursday 4-10 p.m. Friday 4-11 p.m. Saturday Noon-11 p.m. Sunday Noon-8 p.m. History in short: It was the summer of 2015 when the husband-and-wife team of Beth May and Lane Fearing “foolishly decided to start a brewery.” After perusing properties everywhere from West Dundee ... -
Inside Scoop: Prost!! It’s Oktoberfest season, and we’ve got the goods on many of the best festivals around Illinois
The following Oktoberfest events can be found in our special digital Oktoberfest issue, which can be read here. Prost! 50th Havana Oktoberfest Sept. 8-10 Come celebrate five decades of historic Havana’s Oktoberfest and its eclectic mix of the modern and the traditional. Head to the city’s downtown district, where you’ll find something for every age at ... -
Spotlight on Mickey Finn’s Brewery: Expect great grub, award-winning beers, a stylish space and beer garden, live music and more at this long-time Libertyville favorite
Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 MickeyFinnsBrewery.com Tuesday-Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. History in short: Mickey Finn’s just happens to be the oldest continuously operated microbrewery in Illinois. The original owners, Pat Elmquest and Bill Sugars, added one of the first ... -
Inside Scoop: Lake County Libations Trail, Saisons + Sours Beer School at The Beer Cellar, Buffalo Creek Brewing’s Alpine Fest and Westmont’s Winter Beer Fest
Visit Lake County Libation Trail Month, February 1-28, 2023 Did you know that Lake County, Illinois is home to more than 30 craft breweries (Mickey Finn’s, Tighthead, Half Day, Black Lung, Harbor Brewing, etc.), wineries and distilleries? Not only that, but February is one of the best months to explore the establishments of Lake County. ...
