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Spotlight on Spiteful Brewing: From humble beginnings in a 400 square-foot basement to churning out award-winning beers with a cozy taproom and patio on Chicago’s far north side
Business spotlight on TBI Pro Brew Supply: This rapidly growing company isn’t just suppliers, but also consultants with a focus on the growth and development of breweries, brewpubs and homebrew stores
Brewer’s Choice: White Oak Brewing co-owner and head brewer Scott Schahrer on Destihl’s Dosvidanya stouts, an appreciation for Triptych and Roaring Table, and his own taproom expansion and Rippin’ Lips sessionable pale ale
Illinois Brewing Insider: Tina Overton on a love of Sew Hop’d Brewery, the creativity of Energy City, Jonamac’s homemade ciders and a South Florida hidden gem called LauderAle Brewery
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
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Spiteful Brewing: From humble beginnings in a 400 square-foot basement to churning out award-winning beers with a cozy taproom and patio on Chicago’s far north side
Feature Articles
Business spotlight on TBI Pro Brew Supply: This rapidly growing company isn’t just suppliers, but also consultants with a focus on the growth and development of breweries, brewpubs and homebrew stores
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: White Oak Brewing co-owner and head brewer Scott Schahrer on Destihl’s Dosvidanya stouts, an appreciation for Triptych and Roaring Table, and his own taproom expansion and Rippin’ Lips sessionable pale ale
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider: Tina Overton on a love of Sew Hop’d Brewery, the creativity of Energy City, Jonamac’s homemade ciders and a South Florida hidden gem called LauderAle Brewery
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Forgottonia Brewing: Utilizing ingredients from local farms, this friendly brewery in downtown Macomb focuses on bringing people together
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider: John Streetz on the West Coast IPAs from Flipside Brewing, the Varitace dark Czech lager from Art History Brewing, and feeling at home with the crew at Lunar Brewing
Feature Articles
Breweries in Bunches: Venture up to Rockford to find a quartet of unique craft breweries, each with its own charm and plenty of great beer options
Inside Scoop
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
By
Trent Modglin
March 11, 2024
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 ...
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Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: The importance of drinking local — Analyzing the reasons for recent brewery closures, and what we all can do to help this proud and talented industry
By
Trent Modglin
January 29, 2024
By Ray Stout Executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild We have all seen the news about brewery closures over the past year. ...
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Inside Scoop
Inside Scoop: Miskatonic Craft Kitchen opens, Chicago’s renovated Ramova Theatre is home to a NY brewery, Westmont Winter Beer Fest, Lake County Craft Beer Festival and more
By
Trent Modglin
January 22, 2024
Miskatonic Brewing Company opens Miskatonic Craft Kitchen in Naperville Just before Christmas, Darien-based Miskatonic Brewing Co. expanded to downtown Naperville, opening a taproom and ...
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Features
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s choice: Kishwaukee Brewing’s Mark Gres on Revolution’s Cold Time, being a fan of Roaring Table and enjoying filling his own tanks with traditional lager styles
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Alter Brewing + Kitchen: Delicious craft comfort food and a seriously stylish space in Oak Brook Commons highlight this company’s third location
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider: Black Lung Brewing’s Josh Grubbs on Mikerphone’s quality hazy IPAs, his own barrel-aged Belgian quad, Denver’s Bierstadt Lagerhaus and expanding one’s palate at Beer Bazaar
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Half Day Brewing: This Lincolnshire favorite will draw you in with their lagers and barrel-aged stouts, extensive menu (try the smoked wings) and versatile event spaces
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Une Année & Hubbard’s Cave co-owner Dave Nelson on Sketchbook Brewing’s consistency, a tasty imperial stout from Pulpit Rock, and his own impressive barrel-aged program and BBQ
Last Call
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
Feature Articles
Business spotlight on Insure the Brewery — Born out of an agency with more than 90 years of experience and brewery owners themselves, Beau Ingledue and his staff have developed a niche for insuring fellow craft brewers
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Maplewood Brewery & Distillery: This Chicago favorite has grown from brewing in basements as far back as 2005 to creating one of the state’s most diverse programs
Brewer's Choice
Brewer’s Choice: Emancipation Brewing’s Lincoln Slagel on the dry-hopped lager from Werk Force, an appreciation for Old Irving and Triptych, and celebrating his own brewery’s thoughtfully curated menu and 5-year anniversary
Brewery Spotlights
Spotlight on Springfield Beer Company: Two distinctly different locations in central Illinois, a diverse lineup of beers and a new production facility in the works — not a bad four years for Ryan Kunken & staff
IB Insiders
Illinois Brewing Insider: Beer on the Wall’s Josh Sissman on an appreciation for Alarmist, Hop Butcher and Hopleaf, quality family time on the Une Année patio, and exploring the artistry from Alpha Brewing in St. Louis
Interviews
Q&A with Beckie O’Connor about the long-awaited official grand opening of The Vogt House by Banging Gavel Brews in Tinley Park
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