The last brewery in this charming, DuPage County village was Glen Ellyn Brewing circa 2011 located 1/2 mile from here. Two Hound Red Brewing is a project that launch in 2019 and leading the brewery operations is a fella we’ve know for a decade – Steve Worertendyke. Steve’s a military …
It’s hard to explain the phenomenon that is A Biker Dude Smash Burgers. Every weekend he pops up at select suburban breweries and full on fucking frenzy ensues. Some customers follow him from stop to stop like their favorite jam band. Burgers are sold out in a blink. Folks in …
Cider Summit Chicago is the annual two session festival that marks the end of CiderCon Week in Chicago. The 9th annual party included a fruit spirit and cider cocktail pavillion upstairs, while artisan cider makers celebrated pouring 200 ciders to a packed house on the main floor. The Grand Ballroom …
Half Acre Beer Co, the local heavyweight known for their bold and flavorful beers, has just released a new addition to their year-round lineup: WayBird Hazy IPA. This hazy, juicy IPA boasts a vibrant aroma of ripe tropical fruits and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The flavor profile is dominated by …
Chicagoland’s First Non Alcoholic Tap Room Located conveniently across the parking lot from Solemn Oath in Naperville is Go Brewing. There’s certainly always been a time and place for non-alcoholic beers, but there’s never been an attempt to create a community around those beers..until now. Founder Joe Chura sold his …
2022 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Chicago Tasting We’ve never seen Sr. Innovation Manager, Mike Siegel in a pineapple button up shirt before. He was beyond jazzed about this year’s Prop (Tropical BCS). Both Goose Island’s barrel program and Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection are celebrating 30 years in 2022. …
