Tag: Revolution Brewing
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Inside Scoop: Phase Three and Pollyanna expanding to Chicago, Will Run for Beer 5K Oct. 24, Streetz Artz Alliance shows, FoBAB Nov. 13-14, Geneva Lights and Flights and more
Phase Three expanding into former Metropolitan venue on the Chicago River We’re not going to lie. We were as excited as anyone when he heard the news in August that Phase Three Brewing — already with two successful locations in Lake Zurich and Elmhurst and especially known for their array of IPAs and extensive barrel-aging ... -
Inside Scoop: Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with some of the state’s best craft breweries
Revolution Brewing Oktoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 12 Dust off your dirndl and start training your stein-hoisting arm, because Revolution Brewing’s annual Oktoberfest is back at our taproom in Chicago from 12-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. We’ll kick off with a ceremonial cask tapping, and you can enjoy fresh Oktoberfest and stein refills, traditional eats ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider Marty Nachel, founder of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame
Hop District Brewing Marty Nachel Beer judge, writer and educator Founder and president of the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame AmericanCraftBeerHallofFame.com Favorite breweries: Breweries don’t become my favorites simply because they make good beer in a variety of styles (although those are two of the most important criteria), but because the people are fun ... -
Brewer’s Choice: Q&A with More Brewing Company’s David Ziebell
David Ziebell Head brewer More Brewing Company Huntley, Villa Park and Bartlett, IL The last really good beer I drank was… If you mean strictly chronologically, I’ve got to give a nod to New Glarus’ Moon Man. Every time I cross the border or grab one from a buddy’s cooler, I’m reminded of how brilliant ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Homebrewer Chris Baynes
Revolution Brewing Chris Baynes Home brewer and beer enthusiast Favorite breweries: I’m a Chicago kid, born and raised, so the breweries that I tend to go to are in Chicago and the Chicagoland area. Revolution Brewing was one of the first breweries I remember going to consistently. The duck fat-cooked popcorn was amazing as well. ... -
Illinois Brewing Insider: Navigator Taproom’s Tim Enarson
Tim Enarson Co-owner of Navigator Taproom 2211 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago NavigatorTaproom.com Favorite breweries: I really like the breweries in and around Logan Square that have supported Navigator Taproom so well over the last eight years. Pipeworks, Dovetail, Hopewell, Revolution, Maplewood and Pilot Project. Also, Phase Three Brewing is doing some fantastic beers. Drinking tendencies: ... -
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 ... -
Last Call: From Bufflehead brown ale at Kishwaukee Brewing to enjoying the Great Taste of the Midwest, Friday Night Flights and brewery tours in Bloomington-Normal and St. Charles, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry professionals for their favorite beer experiences of the summer
From our big fall issue: What was your favorite beer experience of the summer? “The Great Taste of the Midwest festival in August. It was the best weather we’ve had in 10-plus years up there. There’s just so much great beer in the Midwest to celebrate, and it has a somewhat local feel to it. ... -
Last call: From Destihl and Prairie Street Brewing Company to Wolfden and Buffalo Creek Brewing, we asked craft beer enthusiasts and industry pros for the best spot to drink beer outdoors
Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove Summer issue question: What’s the best spot to drink beer outdoors when the weather is perfect? Buffalo Creek Brewing in Long Grove has one of the best outdoor spaces that they utilize greatly with hosting food trucks, bonfires, yard games and live music. Gives me a camping-in-Colorado feel. The ... -
Breweries in Bunches: It’s hip to be square — Chicago’s Logan Square is one happening neighborhood for craft beer
By Trent Modglin Revolution Brewpub & Kitchen 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago 773-227-2739 RevBrew.com The details: Opened in 2010, the brewpub of the state’s largest independent beer maker (the Revolution brewery is about 1.5 miles away at 3340 N. Kedzie) is a stylish venue with lots of natural wood, cool hanging lights and a ...
