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By Trent Modglin
May 7, 2026
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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 ...

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Inside Scoop

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January 3, 2025
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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 ...

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Save the date: Ravenswood on Tap July 18-19

@maltrowchicago is one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country — and it’s right here in the @ravenswood_chi neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. Each year, the community celebrates this cultural ferment with Ravenswood On Tap, a two-day outdoor festival that is all about local. Enjoy beers from Malt Row breweries — @begylebrewing @hopbutcher @halfacrebeer @iswasbrewing@spitefulbrewing @demobrewery @dovetailbrewery and @cultivatebyforbiddenroot — along with @kovaldistillery cocktails, special tappings, live music, delicious street food, local artisans, games and more.

Location: Ravenswood and Berteau Avenues in the Ravenswood Corridor.
Date and time: Saturday, July 18 (Noon-10 p.m.) and Sunday, July 19 (Noon-8 p.m.).
More info: RavenswoodChicago.org

Read more about this and more events in our new summer issue and online at IllinoisBrewing.com

Save the date: Ravenswood on Tap July 18-19

@maltrowchicago is one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country — and it’s right here in the @ravenswood_chi neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. Each year, the community celebrates this cultural ferment with Ravenswood On Tap, a two-day outdoor festival that is all about local. Enjoy beers from Malt Row breweries — @begylebrewing @hopbutcher @halfacrebeer @iswasbrewing@spitefulbrewing @demobrewery @dovetailbrewery and @cultivatebyforbiddenroot — along with @kovaldistillery cocktails, special tappings, live music, delicious street food, local artisans, games and more.

Location: Ravenswood and Berteau Avenues in the Ravenswood Corridor.
Date and time: Saturday, July 18 (Noon-10 p.m.) and Sunday, July 19 (Noon-8 p.m.).
More info: RavenswoodChicago.org

Read more about this and more events in our new summer issue and online at IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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Jun 25

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It's shaping up to be a beautiful weekend... perfect for a few beers on the patio at @sketchbookbrew in Skoke, where we recently enjoyed their 2026 version of Freedomish called Respect Existence or Expect Resistance (fruited wheat ale with dragon fruit and Andean blackberries, blueberries and raspberries) and a stellar new double NEIPA called Phantasm of the Hopera.

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Jun 24

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Sadly, the great @@illuminatedbrewworks in Chicago's Norwood Park is closing its doors this weekend, but they've got a lot of fun things planned for the rest of the week and some great beer to sell before that. Like their unique Malort barrel-aged stout going for $30 per 750 ML bottle. Swing in this week to say goodbye, hoist a few pints and grab some favorites to go.

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Jun 24

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We’ve got a loaded Inside Scoop section from our summer issue for you. Read on for info on the @opmicrobrew @mad60068 and @streetzartzalliance summer shows, the @buffalocreekbrewing Sausage Fest, @maplewoodpublichouse opening in Glen Ellyn and @burningbushbrewery launching Feather & Tail cocktail bar in Chicago, a Belgian beer competition between six breweries in St. Charles, great deals at @crustbrewing @flipsidebrewing and @madhatchetbrewing … and much more

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We’ve got a loaded Inside Scoop section from our summer issue for you. Read on for info on the @opmicrobrew @mad60068 and @streetzartzalliance summer shows, the @buffalocreekbrewing Sausage Fest, @maplewoodpublichouse opening in Glen Ellyn and @burningbushbrewery launching Feather & Tail cocktail bar in Chicago, a Belgian beer competition between six breweries in St. Charles, great deals at @crustbrewing @flipsidebrewing and @madhatchetbrewing … and much more

Read the full Inside Scoop now at IllinoisBrewing.com ...

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Jun 23

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Deal of the day: @bubblehousebrewing in west suburban Lisle offers up $5 featured pints on Tuesdays. And a pretty nice little patio to enjoy this gorgeous weather too, we might add.

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Jun 23

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Was treated to Father’s Day at @phasethreebrew.elm and came away impressed as always with their OG smash burger, Korean wings, tofu katsu and pork-filled spring rolls. For beer, the Midwest Sound hazy IPA and Trail Trip pale ale were particular hits. Add on a few @phasethreebrew 4-packs to go and I was set.

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Jun 20

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5-year anniversary party alert!!
Saturday, June 20 at @printersrowbrewing on Chicago’s far NW side

Brewer’s Choice from our new summer issue: Printers Row Brewing’s Virgilio Mazzeo on the @oldirvingbrewing Cushy sour series and barrel-aged options, @strangebirdbeer pizza and hazy IPAs in New York, his own brewery’s bond with the community, and the fun new beers he’s rolling out for his 5-year anniversary party and later this summer

5-year anniversary party alert!!
Saturday, June 20 at @printersrowbrewing on Chicago’s far NW side

Brewer’s Choice from our new summer issue: Printers Row Brewing’s Virgilio Mazzeo on the @oldirvingbrewing Cushy sour series and barrel-aged options, @strangebirdbeer pizza and hazy IPAs in New York, his own brewery’s bond with the community, and the fun new beers he’s rolling out for his 5-year anniversary party and later this summer ...

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Jun 18

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The new summer issue of Illinois Brewing may be out, but this guy can’t let go of the spring features and insider info, even with all the people watching and boats cruising by on the Chicago Riverwalk.

Bonus: The @dovetailbrewery kolsch and the Pulaski Pils from @maplewoodbrew tasted especially fine at @tinytappandcafe on the Riverwalk

Photo credit: @0liviaholmes

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Jun 16

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Enjoyed interviewing Jim Riggs and Mark Duchow, the award-winning brewers at @adamsstreetbrewery for our new summer issue, which is out this week. Look for the feature article on all their solid work inside @berghoffchicago in downtown Chicago. Just steps from Millennium Park, the The Art Institute of Chicago, Michigan Avenue and plenty of hotels... this historic gem is not to be missed.

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Jun 14

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Date: Saturday, June 12
Time: 3:06 p.m.
Location: @mikerphonebrewing patio in Elk Grove Village
Tunes from the taproom: Classic '80s favorites
Favorite beers: Cat's in the Cradle double NEIPA, PB+Jam Juice fruited sour, 11 Years BA B BW barleywine

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Jun 13

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Illinois Brewing Insider Chris Baynes on the art of homebrewing, why the @spitefulbrewing grapefruit radler is perfect for summer, an old-school appreciation for @revbrewchicago @samueladamsbeer and @breckbrew … and the quality selection and recommendations at @wehavegreatbeerpr

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

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Jun 11

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If you’re a fan of @beerchurchbrew in New Buffalo, Michigan, and a fan of Key West as well, you’re in luck.

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Jun 9

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The best way to recover from your annual neighborhood block party is to dive into your stocked beer fridge the next day with your neighbors and enjoy a few gems like @mikerphonebrewing Sus Sus Pseudio double NEIPA, @morebrewing Czech pilsner and @homewoodbrewingcompany Conversations Mexican lager.

#DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing

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