Tag: More Brewing
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Spotlight on CHAOS Brew Club
Q&A with Jeff Whelpley, member director of this diverse group of talented and energetic homebrewers with their own 24/7 space — and plenty of events — in Chicago Q. Tell us a bit about the background of CHAOS and how things got started. A. CHAOS started the way most good Chicago ideas do. A few ... -
Inside Scoop: Beer Under Glass returns May 8, St. Charles Brew Tour, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, Old Irving’s Della Days April 9-12, Annual Maifest at Buffalo Creek Brewing May 8-9, and more
Illinois Craft Beer Week returns May 8-15; Beer Under Glass is back at Millennium Park May 8 Clear your calendar this spring because Illinois Craft Beer Week is back May 8-15. That means a full week filled with a quality lineup of festivals, events, beer releases and specials to engage craft beer enthusiasts throughout the state. Beer Under Glass (BUG), the cornerstone event for the ... -
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, ... -
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. ... -
Last Call: What’s your favorite Oktoberfest or fall beer?
The following version of our magazine’s popular Last Call section is from a special digital Oktoberfest issue we published in early September. Check it out here. The question: What’s your favorite Oktoberfest or fall beer? Every Oktoberfest beer is a good beer! The ones I make sure to grab every year are Lager Town from ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Fox Republic Brewing’s Kevin Hopkins
Fox Republic Brewing Kevin Hopkins Fox Republic Brewing Yorkville, IL FoxRepublicBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… Goldfinger Brewing‘s Summer Lager, which was especially spectacular this year. I drank a few of them over their fifth Lagerversary party while my band, Beer and Loathing, was closing out Saturday evening. It is delicious, balanced ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Beer on the Wall’s Elmhurst GM Luciano Fiore
Luciano Fiore GM at Beer on the Wall in Elmhurst 105 N. York Street WeHaveGreatBeer.com Favorite breweries: This is a pretty tough question to answer, as we are extremely spoiled for good suds here in Illinois. Some of the names that come to mind for me are Maplewood, Mikerphone, Half Acre, Roaring Table, Goldfinger and Art ... -
Spotlight on Solemn Oath Brewery
Spotlight on Solemn Oath Brewery: Going strong after 13 years — with locations in Naperville and Chicago — this perennial favorite has always focused on a diverse beer lineup, European-like community experiences, and a belief that the brand is an “unfinished idea” Solemn Oath Brewery SolemnOathBrewery.com 1661 Quincy Ave., Suite 179 Naperville, IL Monday-Thursday 12-10 ... -
Inside Scoop: Plenty of events like the College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” seminar, Mikerphone’s Smells Like a Beer Fest, Oak Park Microbrew Review, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer and Streetz Artz Alliance shows
The College of Dupage “Business of Craft beer” information seminar July 16 Join the College of DuPage and their popular Business of Craft Beer program at Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont for an exciting in-person event where you can learn all about the business side of craft beer. Whether you’re a seasoned brewer, just starting ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Beer on the Wall’s Josh Sissman on an appreciation for Alarmist, Hop Butcher and Hopleaf, quality family time on the Une Année patio, and exploring the artistry from Alpha Brewing in St. Louis
Josh Sissman Manager Beer on the Wall in Park Ridge, IL (with additional locations in Arlington Heights & Elmhurst) WeHaveGreatBeer.com Favorite breweries: Some of my favorites are Alarmist, Maplewood and Illuminated Brew Works. I’ve learned to appreciate those that don’t take themselves too seriously and make fun beer that’s accessible. I like brands that make great ...
