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Burnt City Brewing hosting the Inaugural Kveik Fest celebrating the versatility of kveik yeast

August 10, 2019

Burnt City Brewing is proud to announce the First Annual Kveik Fest with special guest Lars Marius Garshol. The Inaugural Kveik Fest, presented by Burnt City Brewing and sponsored by Omega Yeast, takes place... Read More...

Chicago White Sox to host ChiSox Craft Beer Fest Sept 14, 2019

Terry Bunch

August 8, 2019

Sample beers from over 35 local breweries throughout the outfield concourse of Guaranteed Rate Field while enjoying food, games, and live entertainment. There are three ticket packages available: G... Read More...

Half Acre Brewing releasing Double Daisy Cutter & Fully Saturated Double Daisy Cutter Aug 2

Terry Bunch

August 2, 2019

This Friday, Half Acre Brewing's Double Daisy Double Release returns. Classic Double Daisy Cutter is an annual observance of pine and weight and fresh grapefruit. Time honored flavors. For its counterpart, Half Acre Brewing trades their house ale yeast f... Read More...

craft beer friendly Wild Monk in La Grange, IL releases new food menu

Terry Bunch

July 25, 2019

Wild Monk Takes “Craft” to a New Level with New Pub Menu. Wild Monk, the lively gastropub that has built a solid reputation for its extensive selection of craft beers and artisan cocktails takes “craft” to a... Read More...

Play Ball! Beerhead Bar & Eatery Debuts in Wrigley with Over 400 Brands of Beer

Terry Bunch

April 1, 2019

Just in time for opening day, Beerhead Bar & Eatery is set to open its doors on April 5 as part of the Addison & Clark complex. Across the street from Wrigley Field, Beerhead wi... Read More...

Brewery Ommegang To Launch Final Game Of Thrones Inspired Beer, Chicago release party details

Terry Bunch

March 31, 2019

At long last, winter is here, the final battle for Westeros is underway, and Brewery Ommegang is unveiling its final Game of Thrones-inspired beer, For The Throne. As part of an ongoing partnership, the Chicago Athletic Associatio... Read More...

Pipeworks Brewing announces return of King of Borgs and two new beers

Terry Bunch

March 3, 2019

King of Borgs - IPA brewed in collaboration with Marz Community Brewing It's back! Pipeworks Brewing collaborated with the biological beings at Marz Community Brewing to once again bring you, KING OF BORGS. ... Read More...

Alter Brewing Company Raising Funds for West Suburban Humane Society

Terry Bunch

February 8, 2019

Get a Beer Named After a Family Pet While Raising Funds for the West Suburban Humane Society West Suburban Humane Society (WSHS wshs-dg.org) has partnered with local Downers Grove brewery, Alter Brewing Comp... Read More...

Pipeworks Brewing release an Imperial Oak IPA and a guava milkshake pale

Terry Bunch

November 16, 2018

Pipeworks Brewing released 2 new beers today. First is Floof an Imperial Oak IPA and second is Guava Dreamcicle, a guava milkshake pale ale. FLOOF: Imperial Oak IPA with Amarillo, Ekuanot, and Cryo Simcoe hops Pipeworks Brewing's new IIP... Read More...

Beerhead Bar & Eatery Hosts Inaugural Big Bad Beer Night

Terry Bunch

February 5, 2018

Beer lovers, raise a glass in celebration of Beerhead Bar & Eatery's inaugural Big Bad Beer Eve and Big Bad Beer Night events. The craft beer bar franchise, which includes Beerhead Bar & Eatery and... Read More...

Pipeworks Brewing brings back Blueberry Cichlid and Coffee Break Abduction

Terry Bunch

January 13, 2018

Pipeworks Brewing announces the return of two fan favorite craft beers. Blueberry Cichlid and Coffee Break Abduction make their return at the Pipeworks Brewing dojo and will be available to distributi... Read More...

Pipeworks Brewing releases Idaho 7 DIPA

Terry Bunch

January 5, 2018

Pipeworks Brewing announced the release of their first new craft beer of 2018. It is a Double IPA simply called "Idaho 7" after the hop used to make this beer. Pipeworks Brewing had this to say about Idaho 7 DIPA and its name: "Yes, we agree, not the most ... Read More...

Fox River Distilling Claims Illinois’ Top Craft Whiskey at the 2017 Heartland Whiskey Competition

Terry Bunch

June 6, 2017

At a recent spirits competition, all the award-winning entries had one thing in common: corn. Corn-based spirits were judged at the 2017 Heartland Whiskey Competition with eight Illinois distilleries earning 12... Read More...

Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing Celebrate Anniversaries with Mayfestiversary This Weekend

Terry Bunch

May 26, 2017

WHAT: Chicago’s craft beer lovers are in for a treat this Memorial Day weekend. Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing are hosting Mayfestiversary, a friendly block party to celebrate Dovetail’s one year anni... Read More...

Destihl Brewery expands distribution to Missouri

Terry Bunch

July 19, 2016

DESTIHL Brewery, of Bloomington, Illinois, officially announced that it will launch distribution of its beers into the State of Missouri beginning on July 21st. In February, DESTIHL announced plans to build its new 47,000 square foot production facility thi... Read More...

Dovetail Brewery in Chicago hosts pre-opening open house June 4

Terry Bunch

June 2, 2016

WHO: Dovetail Brewery, a Chicago-based craft brewery producing inspired German and Belgian-style beers using traditional brewing methods. The open house will be hosted by brewer/owners Hagen Dost and Bill Wesse... Read More...

Baderbräu Brewing grand opening in Chicago

Terry Bunch

May 26, 2016

Baderbräu Brewing Company is closing out Chicago Craft Beer Week with a bang. On May 29th, Chicagoans are invited to join Baderbräu as they take over Wabash for the bigge... Read More...

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Burnt City Brewing hosting the Inaugural Kveik Fest celebrating the versatility of kveik yeast

Chicago White Sox to host ChiSox Craft Beer Fest Sept 14, 2019

Half Acre Brewing releasing Double Daisy Cutter & Fully Saturated Double Daisy Cutter Aug 2

craft beer friendly Wild Monk in La Grange, IL releases new food menu

Play Ball! Beerhead Bar & Eatery Debuts in Wrigley with Over 400 Brands of Beer

Brewery Ommegang To Launch Final Game Of Thrones Inspired Beer, Chicago release party details

Pipeworks Brewing announces return of King of Borgs and two new beers

Alter Brewing Company Raising Funds for West Suburban Humane Society

Pipeworks Brewing release an Imperial Oak IPA and a guava milkshake pale

Beerhead Bar & Eatery Hosts Inaugural Big Bad Beer Night

Pipeworks Brewing brings back Blueberry Cichlid and Coffee Break Abduction

Pipeworks Brewing releases Idaho 7 DIPA

Fox River Distilling Claims Illinois’ Top Craft Whiskey at the 2017 Heartland Whiskey Competition

Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing Celebrate Anniversaries with Mayfestiversary This Weekend

Destihl Brewery expands distribution to Missouri

Dovetail Brewery in Chicago hosts pre-opening open house June 4

Baderbräu Brewing grand opening in Chicago

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