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  • IB Insiders
    By Trent Modglin
    October 2, 2025
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    Illinois Brewing Insider: Homewood Brewing Company’s Cam Horn

    Homewood Brewing Company Cam Horn Director of Brewing Operations Homewood Brewing Company Homewood, IL Favorite breweries: I’m a brewer’s brewer who’s been doing traditional beers for a long time, so that’s what I tend to gravitate toward. Midwest Coast Brewing in Chicago’s West Loop and Flipside Brewing in Tinley Park are so good at making ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    November 19, 2024
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    Breweries in Bunches: Follow the Milwaukee Avenue corridor through the north suburbs to experience a handful of unique, inviting craft beer venues

    Photo: Mickey Finn’s  By Trent Modglin Mickey Finn’s Brewery 345 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville MickeyFinnsBrewery.com The details: Mickey Finn’s just happens to be the oldest continuously operated microbrewery in Illinois, and it’s celebrating its 30th anniversary in downtown Libertyville this year. It only takes one step inside to appreciate how versatile the 15,000 square-foot, ...
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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    June 30, 2024
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    Brewer’s Choice: Twisted Hippo’s Karl Rutherford on Scratch Brewing’s Black Walnut dark lager, an appreciation for Old Irving Brewing, Off Color and Alarmist, and the popularity of his own Fruit Booty series of fruited goses

    Karl Rutherford Owner and brewery director at Twisted Hippo Chicago and Wheeling, IL (Inside District Brew Yards) TwistedHippo.com The last really good beer I drank was… Black Walnut from Scratch Brewing Company. I am a huge fan of dark lagers, and this one took the style to the next level. The slightly chocolate backbone was ...
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  • Brewer's Choice
    By Trent Modglin
    June 2, 2023
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    Brewer’s Choice: Door 4 Brewing’s Justin Curtis on Twisted Hippo’s dark lager and Noon Whistle’s hop water, Old Irving making their guest tap list, and excitement for patio season in Decatur

    Justin Curtis Head brewer at Door 4 Brewing Co. Decatur, IL Door4Brewing.com The last really good beer you drank was… I had the opportunity to go to Asheville (N.C.) and do a collaboration with Eurisko Beer Company this winter. Zac had a killer pilsner that we drank off the tank all day. I’m also still a ...
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    By Trent Modglin
    September 12, 2022
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    Inside Scoop: Final Friday Night Flights Sept. 16, suburban District Brew Yards opening, and Chicago Beer Festival at the Field Museum Oct. 8

    Summer’s final Friday Night Flights is Friday, Sept. 16 It’s been another great summer for Chicago Friday Night Flights. Capping off year six is the Malt Row event in the Ravenswood neighborhood on Chicago’s north side, which has earned the reputation as arguably the city’s most diverse craft-beer destination.  Expect plenty of fall beer tastings ...
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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

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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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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.

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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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

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

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

Check out this news.

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

Check out this news.
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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

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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Spotlight on St. Charles: A handful of fantastically unique breweries call this popular west suburb home. And you can hit them all on the trail with the @stcalliance 

Read it all now at IllinoisBrewing.com

Spotlight on St. Charles: A handful of fantastically unique breweries call this popular west suburb home. And you can hit them all on the trail with the @stcalliance

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Dear @officialwrigleyfield and the @cubs 

It may be time to rethink the $18 IPA.

Dear @officialwrigleyfield and the @cubs

It may be time to rethink the $18 IPA.
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This Saturday, June 6, is the @keggrovebrewco annual Summerfest and Pub Club Rotary’s BBQ Smoke Show 

Gather your friends and come thirsty to this popular Bloomington brewery’s second annual event that brings together craft beer, BBQ competions, live music and community.

Keg Grove Brewing Company
Saturday, June 6. Doors open at noon.
712 E. Empire Street in Bloomington
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This Saturday, June 6, is the @keggrovebrewco annual Summerfest and Pub Club Rotary’s BBQ Smoke Show

Gather your friends and come thirsty to this popular Bloomington brewery’s second annual event that brings together craft beer, BBQ competions, live music and community.

Keg Grove Brewing Company
Saturday, June 6. Doors open at noon.
712 E. Empire Street in Bloomington
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One of the more than 350 locations you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing is the legendary @piecechicago in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, where they're famous for their New Haven-style pizza, award-winning beers (like the 2026 World Beer Cup gold medal winner Dark N' Curvy dunkelweizen) and celebrating 25 years in business this summer.

One of the more than 350 locations you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing is the legendary @piecechicago in the heart of Chicago`s Wicker Park neighborhood, where they`re famous for their New Haven-style pizza, award-winning beers (like the 2026 World Beer Cup gold medal winner Dark N` Curvy dunkelweizen) and celebrating 25 years in business this summer. ...

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Feeling the family-friendly patio vibes this weekend at @uneannee in Niles

Feeling the family-friendly patio vibes this weekend at @uneannee in Niles ...

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Come join Illinois Brewing at the first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the season this Saturday, May 30, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the Park Ridge Farmers Market lot (15 Prairie Ave.). Illinois Brewing magazine could not be more excited to be part of the planning committee, as these events have been a big hit the last two years benefiting the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce 

Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live music and a handpicked rotation of local guest breweries, wineries and distilleries, this event is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy. Sample craft beers from the likes of @maplewoodbrew @93octanebrewery @black_horizon_brewing @churchstbrew @erischicago @haymarketbeer @mikerphonebrewing @oldirvingbrewing @printersrowbrewing @revbrewchicago @roaringtable and @uneannee 

For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com 
#IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer

Come join Illinois Brewing at the first Park Ridge Market after Dark of the season this Saturday, May 30, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. in the Park Ridge Farmers Market lot (15 Prairie Ave.). Illinois Brewing magazine could not be more excited to be part of the planning committee, as these events have been a big hit the last two years benefiting the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Featuring a variety of food and art vendors, mixed with small-business pop-ups, live music and a handpicked rotation of local guest breweries, wineries and distilleries, this event is the type of summer street party everyone can enjoy. Sample craft beers from the likes of @maplewoodbrew @93octanebrewery @black_horizon_brewing @churchstbrew @erischicago @haymarketbeer @mikerphonebrewing @oldirvingbrewing @printersrowbrewing @revbrewchicago @roaringtable and @uneannee

For more information, visit MarketAfterDark.com
#IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer
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The Sunday afternoon and evening weather forecast is beautiful, so come join @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle and enjoy 100 beers, live music, food trucks and a kids zone from 12-9 p.m. today at the Farmers Market lot.

The Sunday afternoon and evening weather forecast is beautiful, so come join @wehavegreatbeerpr and @theharpandfiddle and enjoy 100 beers, live music, food trucks and a kids zone from 12-9 p.m. today at the Farmers Market lot. ...

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