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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

  • Brewery spotlight: Located in the heart of thriving downtown La Grange, Milk Money Brewing is enjoying “leaning into their creative side”

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  • Illinois Brewing Insider Samantha Lee, co-owner of Hopewell Brewing, on collaborating with Goldfinger, her own Outside Voice session IPA, and the quality BBQ and beer list at Green Street Smoked Meats

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    By Trent Modglin
    May 6, 2023
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    Illinois Brewing Insider Samantha Lee, co-owner of Hopewell Brewing, on collaborating with Goldfinger, her own Outside Voice session IPA, and the quality BBQ and beer list at Green Street Smoked Meats

    Samantha Lee Co-owner of Hopewell Brewing 2760 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago HopewellBrewing.com Favorite Illinois breweries: I live in Logan Square, and we make it over to Middle Brow quite a bit. The folks there are really friendly, they have great food and are the very definition of a neighborhood spot. So unpretentious and welcoming, ...
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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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Brewer’s Choice from our spring issue: Justin Cu Brewer’s Choice from our spring issue: Justin Curtis from @door4brewing on the @twistedhippo dark lager and @noonwhistlebrewing hop water, hanging with @evilhorsebrewery folks, how @oldirvingbrewing regularly makes their guest tap list, and the excitement for patio season in Decatur Read the spotlight now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer
While their homemade BBQ is difficult to pass up, While their homemade BBQ is difficult to pass up, we’re glad @uneannee and @hubbards_cave in Niles is making their shrimp po boy a regular weekday special, especially on a night like this. Try the elotes as a side and thank us later. #illinoisbrewing #drinkIllinois #craftbeer #patioseason #illinoisbeer
Awww, yes. The start to summer means the return of Awww, yes. The start to summer means the return of Friday Night Flights from @choosechicago and @ilcraftbeer Taste beers from more than 30 great Chicago breweries this Friday at @gallagherwaychi at Wrigley Field, with sessions running 5-7 p.m. or 8-10 p.m. for just $25. Trust us, you’d be hard pressed to find a better backdrop for tasting some great craft beer than this event. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #chicagobeer Info and tickets at choosechicago.com
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Brewery spotlight: Located in the heart of thrivin Brewery spotlight: Located in the heart of thriving downtown La Grange, @milkmoneybrewing is enjoying “leaning into their creative side” Spotlight is up at illinoisbrewing.com #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #illinoisbeer #LaGrange
Beer Under Glass is in full swing now, signifying Beer Under Glass is in full swing now, signifying the end of another great @ilcraftbeerweek What an event. So many great IL beers #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois
The calm before the storm at the end of @ilcraftbe The calm before the storm at the end of @ilcraftbeerweek Welcome to Beer Under Glass 2023 with the @ilcraftbeerweek #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #BUG2023 #DrinkIllinois #ICBW
Do you know how the #DrinkIllinois Summer Passport Do you know how the #DrinkIllinois Summer Passport program from @ilcraftbeer works? Head out today to enjoy #smallbrewerysaturday as part of @ilcraftbeerweek and make sure to pick up a passport for yourself and start exploring the state’s vibrant craft beer scene. #craftbeer #DrinkIllinois #IllinoisBrewing #illinoisbeer #ilcraftbeerweek
Kudos to Lindsay from @openoutcrybrewing for such Kudos to Lindsay from @openoutcrybrewing for such a great promotion of @ilcraftbeerweek this morning on WGN TV… and thanks for having our spring issue of Illinois Brewing out for all to see too! 😉 #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #ilcraftbeerweek #drinkIllinois #drinklocal #chicagobeer https://youtu.be/CiDCAWzuApI
A few decent-weather evenings of late means the ne A few decent-weather evenings of late means the neighborhood is putting a dent in my beer fridge. Recent favorites include the @morebrewing collaboration with @wehavegreatbeerpr called Take One Down, @keggrovebrewco Black IPA, @drinkobscurity Launch Juice, @metalmonkeybrew Cosmic Stash, @openoutcrybrewing Popera, @nikandivybrewing Lake Life blueberry wheat and @phasethreebrew DDH Double Pixel Density #craftbeer #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #patiobeers
From our spring issue... out now Breweries in Bun From our spring issue... out now Breweries in Bunches: The Bloomington-Normal area is bursting at the seams with a half dozen popular craft breweries that offer a little bit of everything — @destihlbrewery @keggrovebrewco @whiteoakbrewing @fialabros @lilbeaverbrewery and @casperbrewingcompany Read the spotlight article now at illinoisbrewing.com #craftbeer #DrinkIllinois #IllinoisBrewing #illinoisbeer #drinklocal
Inside Scoop: @ilcraftbeerweek returns May 19-26 w Inside Scoop: @ilcraftbeerweek returns May 19-26 with a dynamic lineup of festivals and events, including the annual Beer Under Glass at Chicago’s Union Station Read the blog now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoiscraftbeerweek
Awww yeah. The folks at @raviniabrewing @maplewood Awww yeah. The folks at @raviniabrewing @maplewoodbrew and @metrobrewing are hosting a Brewers Triangle block party on May 20 in Chicago. As someone who has hit all three spots in one day before, we should be prepared for this event. #illinoisbrewing #drinkIllinois #craftbeer #chicagobeer
As regulars at @wehavegreatbeerpr we were delighte As regulars at @wehavegreatbeerpr we were delighted to add the company’s third (and newest) location, @wehavegreatbeereh to our distribution list this spring. Patio vibe in full effect this weekend in Elmhurst. #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #drinklocal #drinkillinois
From our big spring issue — @illinoisbrewing Ins From our big spring issue — @illinoisbrewing Insider Samantha Lee, co-owner of @hopewellbrewing on their exciting @goldfingerbeer collaboration, her own Outside Voice session IPA, the friendly folks at @thebeertemple and the quality BBQ and beer list at @greenstreetsmokedmeats in Chicago’s West Loop Read the spotlight now at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #chicagobreweries
Wouldn’t it be silly to have a meeting about exp Wouldn’t it be silly to have a meeting about expanding your craft beer magazine and not have it at a local brewery? We thought so too. Sonic Hop’d double IPAs and tasty dunkels at @sewhopdbrewery in Huntley and double-loaded burgers from @smashdburgersandfries food truck. #bigplansahead #IllinoisBrewing #craftbeer #DrinkIllinois #illinoisbeer
From our spring issue… Spotlight on @hailstormbr From our spring issue… Spotlight on @hailstormbrewing — An award-winning brewing team, spacious patio, expanding barrel-aging program and delicious smoked wings in south suburban Tinley Park Read the feature at illinoisbrewing.com #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #drinklocal #craftbeer
WEST SUBURBAN HAPPY HOUR ALERT @tbcglenellyn and @ WEST SUBURBAN HAPPY HOUR ALERT @tbcglenellyn and @tbcgeneva offer one of the best happy hours you'll find anywhere every Monday, when you can enjoy half off their entire tap list from 6 p.m.-close. And don't forget to assemble your own four- or six-pack to go from their impressive individual can selection before you depart. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #happyhour #drinklocal The Beer Cellar 204 W. State St. in Geneva, IL 60134 488 Crescent Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 BeerCellarChicago.com
Spotlight on @reserveartisanales — This newish, Spotlight on @reserveartisanales — This newish, family-owned brewery offers a pour-you-own tap system and beautiful event space in downtown Galesburg #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #illinoisbeer #drinklocal #Galesburg Read the article now illinoisbrewing.com
Replenishing our spring issue at @93octanebrewery Replenishing our spring issue at @93octanebrewery yesterday reminded us that we recently did a pretty cool feature on the stellar collection of St. Charles breweries. Read it at IllinoisBrewing.com And if you swing by 93 Octane, order the burger and thank us later. Seriously. We expect a thank-you note in the mail. #IllinoisBrewing #DrinkIllinois #craftbeer #Illinoisbeer
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