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Nick Barron: Goose Island Clybourn’s Newest Brewmaster
There are many changes happening in the Chicago craft beer scene. Most of these changes revolve around new breweries opening up or popular out-of-state breweries finally distributing their wares to our fine city. But another change [...]
The ICBG Guide to Craft Beers for Valentine’s Day
Ready for romance this Valentine’s Day? You’re going to need the right beverage to help Cupid’s arrow hit its target. Wine or champagne have been the traditional go-to drinks for lovers, but there’s no reason [...]
I am a Big Illinois Beer Enthusiast
Are you as enthusiastic about your Illinois craft beer as we are? Of course you are! That’s why the Board of Directors of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild have completely revamped the ImBIBE program, and [...]
Thanksgiving Day: Food and Illinois Craft Beer Pairings
We at the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild love Thanksgiving! What’s not to like? You pretty much have free reign to be a glutton for 24 hours. We were a little concerned that wine seems to be [...]
Brant Dubovick: Head Brewer of Dryhop & Guild Board Secretary
There are those individuals that sit around and wait for things to happen. And then there are those that take a more active role. A perfect example of the latter is Brant Dubovick, the former Head [...]
“Bigger, Better, Fresher”: A Chat with RAM Brewer Tom Nelson
I have never been to a RAM Restaurant and Brewery before and, I admit, I had already labeled it as a ‘chain brewery’ before I had even experienced the beer. What better way to combat misconceptions [...]
Richard Grant – “I’m living the dream. But it really is the dream”
Questions for Richard Grant (Head Brewer & Owner), Finch’s Beer Company Richard Grant is a guy that loves his beer. From his first attempt at homebrewing on a dry campus, to taking the role of [...]
Interview with Gabriel Magliaro from Half Acre Brewery
Gabriel Magliaro is the founder of Half Acre Brewing Company. He is also a fellow that truly loves beer. He loves making it, talking about it, drinking it, and earlier this month I had a chance [...]
A Visit with Pipeworks
Pipeworks Brewing Company has developed quite the cult following (mostly due to their grassroots social media presence and successful Kickstarter campaign) since their inception in 2009. Not bad for a brewery who only started releasing their [...]
Haymarket: Year One
We sat down with Pete Crowley, award-winning brewer and co-owner of Haymarket Pub and Brewery to get a behind the scenes look into year one. ICBG: You have a wonderful place here, can you tell me [...]
Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer
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Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer
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Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer
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A Q&A with Kristina Bozic - West Lakeview Liquors
What a great store! I agree - a brewpub on every corner.
Chicago Brew Werks: A Community Based Shop
Congrats on the article Brandon! What makes Chicago Brew Werks stan