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Thursday, April 07, 2022Chicago’s Craft Brewers Make Last-Minute Push For Relief Funds As State Lawmakers Finalize Budget
by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / April 6, 2022 “We're trying to hold on and hold the roof up for our businesses, for our employees and for our communities,” one brewery owner said. “I think it’ll take us at least five years before we pay off the debt we’ve taken on.” RAVENSWOOD — Chicago’s craft brewers are asking fans to call their legislators in Springfield and urge them to support a bill that would send assistance to brewpubs, distilleries and other businesses throughout the service
Monday, August 09, 2021Chicago Craft Beer Weekend, July 30-August 1
by Mark McDermott / Chicago Now / July 28, 2021 Catching up on a few items: Tickets are now on sale for Nellie’s Beer Fest, taking place September 11, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. General Admission is $45, through Ticketweb. Nellie’s (do I still need to say “The former Durty Nellie’s”?) is at 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Another brewery is headed to the North Suburbs. The Village Board of Arlington Heights has given its approval to Arlington Beer Company to begin work on a brewery downtown, at at 19 N. Hickory
Tuesday, June 08, 2021Begyle knows my style
by Sher / ChicagoNow / June 7, 2021 How is it that I have never been to “Malt Row” until a couple of months ago? I blame this utter lack of knowledge on the city’s massive number of breweries, but hey, I am not complaining. Begyle Brewing has showcased some impeccable stouts lately, which has prompted me to visit twice. My first visit was to try one of the 2021 Imperial Pajamas variants released in March. I chose the Coffee Imperial Oatmeal Stout, and it’s a winner. This well-balanced, flavorful beer is