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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    June 6, 2025
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    Brewer’s Choice: Goldfinger Brewing’s Tom Beckmann

    Tom Beckmann Goldfinger Brewing Company Downers Grove, IL GoldfingerBrewing.com The last really good beer I drank was… The American Zoigl brewed by Schilling Beer Co. out of New Hampshire. It is part of a collaborative project we started a few years ago, where breweries around the country share the same base recipe for a lager ...
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  • IB Insiders
    By Trent Modglin
    February 21, 2025
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    Illinois Brewing Insider: Mike Gemma on creating a welcoming vibe at Haymarket, Piece Pizza as a go-to spot, Hopewell Brewing’s Tank Beer and visiting Russian River on his anniversary

    Mike Gemma Co-owner, Haymarket Pub & Brewery Chicago, IL and Bridgman, MI Favorite breweries: So many great ones to choose from! Can’t really go wrong with the combo of pizza and beer, so easily Piece Pizzeria & Brewery in Chicago is one of my go-to spots. A couple of The Weight pale ales to pair ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    October 7, 2024
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    Spotlight on Begyle Brewing: This Chicago Malt Row original focuses on a welcoming, neighborhood vibe and a diverse draft list that appeals to all levels and palates

    Begyle Brewing 1800 W. Cuyler Ave. in Chicago BegyleBrewing.com Monday-Thursday: Noon-9 p.m. Friday: Noon-10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 12-8 p.m. History in short: Having launched back in 2012, Begyle found itself part of the first wave of craft breweries that popped up in Chicago — “basically homebrewers who were making the big jump ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    October 3, 2024
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    Brewery happenings: The background behind Short Fuse acquiring Metropolitan, Homewood Brewing opening soon, Is/Was and Casa Humilde taprooms are up and running

    By Trent Modglin Short Fuse Brewing acquires, and is now brewing, Metropolitan favorites Metropolitan Brewing, after 15 years in business, filed for bankruptcy back in October of 2023 and officially closed the doors of their taproom along the Chicago River on Dec. 18 of last year, citing slow sales and unsustainable debt.  Metropolitan — as ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    September 12, 2024
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    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 ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    June 22, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: The Business of Craft Beer Program summer and fall courses at the College of DuPage, Evanston Homebrew Club, Chicago Walking Brewery Tours and some great brewery deals around the state

    The Business of Craft Beer Program at the College of DuPage offers a variety of summer and fall beer classes The College of DuPage, located in west suburban Glen Ellyn, offers a highly regarded Business of Craft Beer program that has a full slate of events and classes this summer and fall. Now in its ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    July 13, 2023
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    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 ...
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