Illinois Brewing

07/18/2025

From our big summer issue...

Illinois Brewing Insider: Beer on the Wall - Elmhurst GM Luciano Fiore on great recent beers from Riverlands Brewing Company, Blind Corner Brewery and Sundial Brewing & Blending, Phase Three Brewing Company - Elmhurst's killer food menu, and the surreal experience that is Maine's Allagash Brewing Company

Read the spotlight here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2025/07/18/illinois-brewing-insider-beer-on-the-wall-gm-luciano-fiore-on-great-recent-beers-from-riverlands-blind-corner-and-sundial-phase-threes-killer-food-menu-and-the-surreal-experience-that-is-maine/

07/15/2025

From our big summer issue...
Spotlight on Brother Chimp Brewing: This World Beer Cup gold medal winner in North Aurora boasts a diverse beer menu, welcoming gathering space, and no shortage of fun events

Read the feature here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2025/07/15/spotlight-on-brother-chimp-brewing-this-world-beer-cup-award-winner-in-north-aurora-boasts-a-diverse-beer-menu-welcoming-gathering-space-and-no-shortage-of-fun-events/

07/13/2025

The talented team at Phase Three Brewing Company knocked one out of the park with this big, bold version of Tonal Range, an 8% Northeast Double IPA. Seen here enjoyed alongside the Led Zeppelin cover band Kashmir.

07/08/2025

Imagine us having to keep this little secret for most of the last year, especially when the second location will be walking distance from our house. Congrats Mike and the talented crew at Mikerphone Brewing. Can’t wait to be your first customer. Look for a Q&A about this fun expansion in the fall issue of Illinois Brewing

07/07/2025

The Inside Scoop from our big summer issue: Maplewood Brewery & Distillery’s new kitchen, Beer Night at the Pistol Shrimp Baseball game July 10, Lake Effect Brewing Company LLC’s new long-awaited taproom, Streetz Artz Alliance upcoming shows, the Tinley Park Ale Trail trolley, St. Charles Business Alliance Brew Tour, Oak Park Micro Brew Review and more

Read it all here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2025/07/07/inside-scoop-maplewoods-new-kitchen-beer-night-at-the-pistol-shrimp-baseball-game-july-10-lake-effects-taproom-streetz-artz-alliance-upcoming-shows-tinley-park-ale-trail-and-more/

07/05/2025

From our Brewer’s Choice section in new summer issue:

Q: What do you have coming up that people should know about?

Burning Bush Brewery’s Scott McElhenie: We recently brewed Da Pope, an American mild ale, in honor of the new pope, Pope Leo XIV, who is a Chicago native. People immediately loved the name, but were surprised to realize how much they also enjoyed the beer. We workshopped Da Pope as a lighter-bodied option that still offers notes more commonly found in darker styles to give some variety over the summer. It makes me laugh a little every time somebody says, “It’s actually good!” as if we would make a beer that didn’t taste good just for a cheesy name.

Read the spotlight here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2025/06/28/brewers-choice-burning-bush-brewerys-scott-mcelhenie-on-russian-river-living-up-to-the-hype-study-shelters-paddlewheel-porter-and-naming-a-beer-after-the-new-pope/

07/04/2025

07/02/2025

The Streetz Artz Alliance Summer Art Bazaar returns to Tinley Park’s Flipside Brewing this Sunday, July 6 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The event will showcase 16 talented local artists in an intimate and vibrant setting inside the brewery’s taproom, perfectly paired with house-made smash burgers and fresh craft beer.

Shoppers can expect a wide and unique range of offerings — from handcrafted hot sauces, crocheted creatures, and original artwork to houseplants, tarot readings, skincare products, handmade jewelry, coffee, candles and even giant cookies.

06/30/2025

Oh yes. The expansion continues.

06/28/2025

From our new summer issue...
Brewer's Choice: Burning Bush Brewery's Scott McElhenie on Russian River Brewing Company living up to the hype, Sturdy Shelter Brewing's sensational Paddlewheel porter, and naming a popular new beer after the Pope Leo XIV

"I just had a couple beers from Sturdy Shelter Brewing that really impressed me. … I have had a few porters in my life, but the Paddlewheel Porter was extraordinarily well crafted. The vanilla is well balanced with the darker malts so that you aren’t left with an overwhelming sweetness in the beer."

Read it all here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2025/06/28/brewers-choice-burning-bush-brewerys-scott-mcelhenie-on-russian-river-living-up-to-the-hype-study-shelters-paddlewheel-porter-and-naming-a-beer-after-the-new-pope/