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  • IB Insiders
    By Trent Modglin
    April 7, 2025
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    Illinois Brewing Insider: Fred Sanchez on Hubbard’s Cave barrel-aged offerings, Mikerphone’s orange-vanilla IPA and Beer on the Wall’s selection

    Illinois Brewing Insider Fred Sanchez on a love of Hubbard’s Cave barrel-aged offerings, Mikerphone’s orange-vanilla milkshake IPA and Mambo Italian pilsner, Haymarket’s Chicago Tavern Beer, the rotating selection and vibe at Harp & Fiddle and Beer on the Wall in Park Ridge, and taking a break from California wine country to hit up Firestone Walker ...
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  • Inside Scoop
    By Trent Modglin
    February 5, 2025
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    Inside Scoop: Brews on Blvd beer festival Feb. 8, Westmont Winter Beer Festival Feb. 15, Diversey House opens, Lake County February Flavor Festival and Illinois brewery deals not to be missed

    Brews on Blvd craft beer festival BREWS ON BLVD at Hollywood Blvd Cinema is Feb. 8 Snag your tickets now for BREWS ON BLVD, the ninth annual craft beer festival from Hollywood Blvd Cinema in Woodridge. Enjoy beer samples from 35+ local breweries (along with appetizers and arcade games) on Saturday, February 8 with general ...
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  • Feature Articles
    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
    March 11, 2024
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    Inside Scoop: Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week May 3, Industry Ales and Tonality Brewing openings, Brother Chimp’s anniversary party March 15-17, upcoming events, brewery deals and more

    Beer Under Glass kicks off Craft Beer Week May 3 Get excited, because Illinois Craft Beer Week is back May 3-10. That means a full week filled with a dynamic lineup of festivals, events and specials to engage craft beer enthusiasts throughout the state.  Beer Under Glass (BUG), the cornerstone event for the Illinois Craft Brewers ...
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  • Last Call
    By Trent Modglin
    January 17, 2024
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    Last call: From Revolution’s Straight Jacket barrel-aged barleywine to Odell’s Isolation Ale and Pig Minds’ Joe Daddy coffee stout, we asked for your favorite winter beer

    Last Call from our winter 2024 issue: What is your favorite winter beer? As someone who generally prefers double IPAs and barrel-aged stouts, I’ve got to say  right now I’m really digging Flipped the Switch, our imperial dark Czech lager, which has some real depth with the maltiness and utilizes chocolate rye. It has some ...
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  • Brewery Spotlights
    By Trent Modglin
    December 5, 2023
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    Spotlight on One Allegiance Brewing: Zack Judickas’ entrepreneurial spirit, patience and creativity have made this SW suburban brewery and beer garden a true destination

    One Allegiance Brewing 10215 S. Harlem Ave. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 OneAllegiance.com Tuesday-Thursday: 4-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: Noon-1 a.m. Sunday: Noon-11 p.m. History in short: Dating back to his college days at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Zack Judickas always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. As breweries were popping up left and right throughout Chicago ...
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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    January 20, 2023
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    Brewer’s Choice: Elmhurst Brewing co-owner Frazer Donaldson on Deth’s Tar from Revolution, Kinslahger’s mash-hopped lager and his own 5-year anniversary party Feb. 4

    Illinois brewery professionals share opinions on what’s tasting great, who’s doing big things and what they’re most proud of  Frazer Donaldson Co-owner at Elmhurst Brewing in Elmhurst, IL ElmhurstBrewing.com 1. The last really good beer you drank was… a hefeweizen straight from the fermenter at Crust Brewing in Rosemont, while head brewer Rob Hunter was ...
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Sponsored by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, Illinois Brewing is printed and distributed quarterly (early January, April, July and October) to more than 250 breweries across the state as well as more than 100 craft beer-focused bars, restaurants and stores. Each member of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild’s IMBIBE club also receives the magazine in the mail. 

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The talented team at @oldirvingbrewing recently took over the role of brewing a pair of beers, the Billy Goat IPA and Billy Goat Pilsner, exclusively for the iconic Billy Goat Tavern — aka @cheezborger — and they’re now available on draft at Old Irving’s taproom on the city’s NW side and all seven different Billy Goat locations across Chicago, as well as in canned 4-packs at your favorite beer store. 

For the pilsner, the goal was “something simple and clean and steeped in brewing tradition,” says co-founder and head brewer Trevor Rose-Hamblin. And, of course, a beer that would pair well with Billy Goat’s famous cheeseburgers. 

“For the IPA, we utilized classic hops like Columbus that will give piney and grapefruit-like flavors,” according to Rose-Hamblin. “We aimed for a nicely balanced bitterness that keeps you wanting more.”

The talented team at @oldirvingbrewing recently took over the role of brewing a pair of beers, the Billy Goat IPA and Billy Goat Pilsner, exclusively for the iconic Billy Goat Tavern — aka @cheezborger — and they’re now available on draft at Old Irving’s taproom on the city’s NW side and all seven different Billy Goat locations across Chicago, as well as in canned 4-packs at your favorite beer store.

For the pilsner, the goal was “something simple and clean and steeped in brewing tradition,” says co-founder and head brewer Trevor Rose-Hamblin. And, of course, a beer that would pair well with Billy Goat’s famous cheeseburgers.

“For the IPA, we utilized classic hops like Columbus that will give piney and grapefruit-like flavors,” according to Rose-Hamblin. “We aimed for a nicely balanced bitterness that keeps you wanting more.”
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Spotlight on @chaosbrewclub 

Spring issue Q&A with @jwhelp1 member director of this diverse group of talented and energetic homebrewers with their own 24/7 space — and plenty of events — in Chicago 

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

And check out their Cinco de Mayo fundraiser event coming up May 9

Spotlight on @chaosbrewclub

Spring issue Q&A with @jwhelp1 member director of this diverse group of talented and energetic homebrewers with their own 24/7 space — and plenty of events — in Chicago

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

And check out their Cinco de Mayo fundraiser event coming up May 9
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May 6

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BEER OF THE WEEK
Cross Pollination double NEIPA
8.0% ABV
@phasethreebrew 

Brewed in collaboration with Villa Park’s @standardmeadery this hazy double IPA 3 features big, juicy grovestand orange and tropical notes finished with a sweet kiss of orange blossom honey. Catch Cross Pollination on draft and in to-go 4-packs at Phase Three’s Lake Zurich and @phasethreebrew.elm locations now.

BEER OF THE WEEK
Cross Pollination double NEIPA
8.0% ABV
@phasethreebrew

Brewed in collaboration with Villa Park’s @standardmeadery this hazy double IPA 3 features big, juicy grovestand orange and tropical notes finished with a sweet kiss of orange blossom honey. Catch Cross Pollination on draft and in to-go 4-packs at Phase Three’s Lake Zurich and @phasethreebrew.elm locations now.
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If you find yourself in Madison, Wisconsin this spring or summer, do yourself a favor and swing by @karben4brewing 

Tasty beers, friendly place and a seriously spacious patio (photo only covers half of it).

If you find yourself in Madison, Wisconsin this spring or summer, do yourself a favor and swing by @karben4brewing

Tasty beers, friendly place and a seriously spacious patio (photo only covers half of it).
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May 1

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Brewer’s Choice from our spring issue: Q&A with @black_horizon_brewing owner/head brewer Alex Stankus on the new @blumeandferris pub ales, rye beers from @werkforcebrewing and @arthistorybrewing as well as ramping up his own lager program and Black Horizon’s upcoming Pickle Fest and nine-year anniversary luau 

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com

Brewer’s Choice from our spring issue: Q&A with @black_horizon_brewing owner/head brewer Alex Stankus on the new @blumeandferris pub ales, rye beers from @werkforcebrewing and @arthistorybrewing as well as ramping up his own lager program and Black Horizon’s upcoming Pickle Fest and nine-year anniversary luau

Read it all here: IllinoisBrewing.com
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Inside Scoop: The @ilcraftbeer annual Beer Under Glass event in @millennium_park kicks off @ilcraftbeerweek May 8

Read all about BUG, the Drink Illinois passport program, Craft Beer Week pint glasses and more now in the Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com

Inside Scoop: The @ilcraftbeer annual Beer Under Glass event in @millennium_park kicks off @ilcraftbeerweek May 8

Read all about BUG, the Drink Illinois passport program, Craft Beer Week pint glasses and more now in the Inside Scoop section at IllinoisBrewing.com
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A trio of the 350+ locations you can find a copy of our spring issue is Beer on the Wall — @wehavegreatbeerpr @wehavegreatbeereh and @wehavegreatbeerah — where you can always find a great selection of cans to go and craft beer on draft. Don't sleep on the variety of liquor or THC selzters either. 

Enjoyed recently:
1. 28 Months Later barleywine from @oldirvingbrewing 
2. Mana Wahine tropical stout from @phasethreebrew 
3. Join us in Creating Excellence (JUICE) double NEIPA from @narrowgaugebeer 
4. Herbasaurus West Coast double IPA from @phasethreebrew

A trio of the 350+ locations you can find a copy of our spring issue is Beer on the Wall — @wehavegreatbeerpr @wehavegreatbeereh and @wehavegreatbeerah — where you can always find a great selection of cans to go and craft beer on draft. Don`t sleep on the variety of liquor or THC selzters either.

Enjoyed recently:
1. 28 Months Later barleywine from @oldirvingbrewing
2. Mana Wahine tropical stout from @phasethreebrew
3. Join us in Creating Excellence (JUICE) double NEIPA from @narrowgaugebeer
4. Herbasaurus West Coast double IPA from @phasethreebrew
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Celebrate spring the Bavarian way at the @buffalocreekbrewing annual Maifest the weekend of May 8–9, benefiting Misericordia. The brewery’s scenic one-acre biergarten comes alive with the sights, sounds and traditions of this classic German celebration. Enjoy lively German folk music from Alpine Thunder, as well as authentic German fare and refreshing seasonal beer releases. Raise a stein and discover small-batch pours at Lager Lane while enjoying raffles, games and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere filled with music, laughter and great beer — all supporting a wonderful cause.

Friday, May 8 from 4-10 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 from noon-10 p.m.

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Celebrate spring the Bavarian way at the @buffalocreekbrewing annual Maifest the weekend of May 8–9, benefiting Misericordia. The brewery’s scenic one-acre biergarten comes alive with the sights, sounds and traditions of this classic German celebration. Enjoy lively German folk music from Alpine Thunder, as well as authentic German fare and refreshing seasonal beer releases. Raise a stein and discover small-batch pours at Lager Lane while enjoying raffles, games and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere filled with music, laughter and great beer — all supporting a wonderful cause.

Friday, May 8 from 4-10 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 from noon-10 p.m.

360 Historical Lane in Long Grove. BuffaloCreekBrewing.com
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Brewery spotlight from our big spring issue...

Fully settled into their new Elmhurst location (in addition to the original St. Charles taproom), the growing empire for @93octanebrewery includes a talented brewing duo, 6,000 square-foot brewhouse, a variety of delicious food, community events and a pair of sun-soaked patios perfect for summer. And they’re not done yet.

Read the feature article now at IllinoisBrewing.com

Brewery spotlight from our big spring issue...

Fully settled into their new Elmhurst location (in addition to the original St. Charles taproom), the growing empire for @93octanebrewery includes a talented brewing duo, 6,000 square-foot brewhouse, a variety of delicious food, community events and a pair of sun-soaked patios perfect for summer. And they’re not done yet.

Read the feature article now at IllinoisBrewing.com
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Date: Thursday, 1:30 p.m.

Location: A packed @auchevaldiner in Chicago’s West Loop

Food: One of the best diner cheeseburgers you’ll find anywhere, paired with an order of crispy hash browns.

Craft beer: Off a solid draft list, the Juicy Beer for Burgers pale ale from @offcolorbrewing packs plenty of hops to go with notes of passion fruit, cantaloupe, honeydew and candied fruits.

Date: Thursday, 1:30 p.m.

Location: A packed @auchevaldiner in Chicago’s West Loop

Food: One of the best diner cheeseburgers you’ll find anywhere, paired with an order of crispy hash browns.

Craft beer: Off a solid draft list, the Juicy Beer for Burgers pale ale from @offcolorbrewing packs plenty of hops to go with notes of passion fruit, cantaloupe, honeydew and candied fruits.
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This beautiful spring weather means sorting through my supply for proper driveway beers with the neighbors. Yesterday's tasting included some gems from the likes of @sketchbookbrew @keggrovebrewco @pollyannabrewingcompany @sainterrantbrewing @horsethiefhollow and @industryales 

Seriously, a lot of NBA All-Star games don't even have a lineup like that.

This beautiful spring weather means sorting through my supply for proper driveway beers with the neighbors. Yesterday`s tasting included some gems from the likes of @sketchbookbrew @keggrovebrewco @pollyannabrewingcompany @sainterrantbrewing @horsethiefhollow and @industryales

Seriously, a lot of NBA All-Star games don`t even have a lineup like that.
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Three of the 350+ locations you can grab a copy of the spring issue of Illinois Brewing are the new @sainterrantbrewing taproom in Evanston, the gorgeous @crustbrewing in the heart of Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark (try the 312 pizza with shaved Italian beef and giardiniera), and the popular lager-focused @goldfingerbeer in Downers Grove.

Three of the 350+ locations you can grab a copy of the spring issue of Illinois Brewing are the new @sainterrantbrewing taproom in Evanston, the gorgeous @crustbrewing in the heart of Rosemont’s @parkwaybankpark (try the 312 pizza with shaved Italian beef and giardiniera), and the popular lager-focused @goldfingerbeer in Downers Grove. ...

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From our spring issue...
Good eats in Lake County: @mickey_finns @tangledrootsbrewingcompany and @roaringtable are some of the NW suburban breweries serving up much more than just great beer 

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com

From our spring issue...
Good eats in Lake County: @mickey_finns @tangledrootsbrewingcompany and @roaringtable are some of the NW suburban breweries serving up much more than just great beer

Read the spotlight now at IllinoisBrewing.com
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