Tag: Oktoberfest
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Brewer’s Choice: Double Clutch Brewing’s Scott Frank on the unique vibe at his award-winning brewery, a fondness for Evanston neighbors Temperance and Sketchbook, and gearing up for a big Oktoberfest party
Scott Frank Head brewer at Double Clutch Brewing Company 2121 N. Ashland in Evanston, IL DoubleClutchBrewing.com The last really good beer you drank was… I had a really good Maibock from Church Street recently that was given to me in a can by their sales rep. It had all the flavor profiles and an amber ... -
Inside Scoop: The Lodi Tap House “Christmas in July” Beer Advent Calendar pre-sale, Streetz Arts Alliance shows, Ravenswood on Tap, Gurnee Legions of Craft Beer Fest and Sketchbook’s Oktoberfest celebration
Lodi Tap House celebrates “Christmas in July” with popular Beer Advent Calendar pre-sale The temperatures may be warming up outside, but it’s Christmas in July at the Lodi Tap House. The craft beer establishment has launched its third edition of the Lodi Tap House Beer Advent Calendar. The exclusive pre-sale takes place throughout July. This one-of-a ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Old Irving Brewing’s Trevor Rose-Hamblin on discovering Pipeworks’ dortmunder, growing his own lager series, and a delightful cocktail-inspired sour from MORE Brewing
Trevor Rose-Hamblin Director of brewing operations/co-founder at Old Irving Brewing Co. 4419 W. Montrose Ave. in Chicago, IL OldIrvingBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… in a non-traditional drinking establishment. Pipeworks Brewing was kind enough to allow me to wash kegs for a few hours since our keg washer was down. They have a ... -
We’ve got apps: Here are a few brewery appetizers from around the state that have caught our eye — and made our stomachs growl
Sweet sriracha cauliflower at Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company 2101 Calistoga Dr., New Lenox, IL ArrowheadAles.com The burgers come highly recommended at this family-friendly spot in the far southwest burbs, but the way to start things off is an order of their crispy fried cauliflower for the table. This new menu item features fried cauliflower drizzled ... -
Breweries in bunches: North suburban Evanston may be best known for Northwestern University, but it’s also home to five uniquely charming breweries
By Trent Modglin Double Clutch Brewing Company 2121 N. Ashland DoubleClutchBrewing.com Details: Tucked away in a tree-lined neighborhood on the north side of Evanston, this is a huge, stylish space, offering three distinctly different rooms with vaulted ceilings, exposed ductwork and massive garage door-style windows that can be opened when the weather cooperates. Plus, 10 ... -
Spotlight on Eris: This woman-owned brewery, cider house and restaurant on Chicago’s NW side has plenty of character — not to mention great beer, cider and food
Eris Brewery & Cider House Where you’ll find it: 4240 W. Irving Park Road in Chicago Wednesday — Noon-9 p.m. Thursday — Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday — 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday— 11 a.m.-6 p.m. ErisChicago.com History in short: Opened in 2018 after four years of planning, women-owned-and-operated Eris Brewery and Cider House brought the state’s first combined brewery, cider house and ... -
Spotlight on Mikerphone Brewing: With music and flavor as their inspiration, this popular Elk Grove Village brewery is celebrating seven years with big plans ahead
History in short: The family-owned Mikerphone is a brewery inspired by music that was founded by Mike Pallen in his basement. After earning his stripes at Pipeworks and 18th Street, Pallen released Mikerphone’s first commercial beer in 2015 and, later that same year, it was awarded “Best New Brewery” in Illinois by Ratebeer as well ...
