Tag: Noon Whistle Brewing
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Illinois Brewing Insider: Megan Gil, co-founder of Bitter Pops taproom, kitchen and retail shop in Chicago
Megan Gil General manager and co-founder Bitter Pops taproom, kitchen & retail shop 3357 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago BitterPops.com Favorite breweries: We sure are spoiled here in Chicago with all the amazing breweries and taprooms. There are really too many great ones to list. However, I do want to give a shout out to our ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Inside Scoop: Upcoming Oktoberfest brewery events across Chicagoland, Will Run for Beer 5K, Midwest Coast’s 5-year anniversary party and more
The following is a paid promotional opportunity from the fall issue of Illinois Brewing, which is out now and available at more than 400 locations across the state. Sketchbook’s annual Oktoberfest Sept. 20-22 Think tradition — with a few twists! Local food, fun games, contests and live music all three days make for one of ... -
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 ... -
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 Chicagoland Brews Cruise: Public and private tours of area breweries with personable guides, generous pours and “beer talks” with the brewers? Count us in
By Trent Modglin Chicagoland Brews Cruise 331-551-3510 Chicagoland@BrewsCruise.com BrewsCruise.com/Chicagoland The basics: Chicagoland Brews Cruise provides driving public tours, as well as customized private and corporate tours, that introduce guests to the local craft beverage community with stops at three locations. Learning curve: Tour guides and the staff at the various breweries create an informational and ... -
Inside Scoop: Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows, Will County Beer & Bourbon Fest May 20, and Lincoln Park Zoo Craft Brews June 17
Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows April 23 — Crafts & Drafts & Curiosities Market at Bubblehouse Brewing in Lisle, IL 12-6 p.m. Local crafters, delicious drafts and makers who have some curious wares for sale. Free to attend and all ages welcome. Plenty of free and nearby parking available. April 29 — Artisan Market at ...
