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 ...

Luciano Fiore GM at Beer on the Wall in Elmhurst 105 N. York Street WeHaveGreatBeer.com Favorite breweries: This is a pretty tough question to answer, as we are extremely spoiled for good suds here in Illinois. Some of the names that come to mind for me are Maplewood, Mikerphone, Half Acre, Roaring Table, Goldfinger and Art ...

By Daniel Booth Sundial Brewing 200 Applebee Street, Suite E in Barrington Wednesday-Friday: 4-10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. SundialBrewingAndBlending.com History in short Sundial Brewing is helmed by front-of-house manager Michael DeMalpartida, along with the husband-and-wife duo Ian and Diana Carlini-Swanson, operating respectively as head brewer and public relations chief. The ...

Spring issue question: What is the most underrated craft brewery in Illinois?  “White Oak Brewing down in Normal. Scott and his team are consistently doing awesome beers. We’ve collaborated with them on a beer and scheduled to do another one. I don’t know if it’s mid-state thing or whatever, but I don’t feel like they’re ...