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Drew's Brews ~ D and G Brewing in St. Charles

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2022/06/03

For Drew's Brews today, I’m a huge fan of walking into a space for the first time and you have a feeling of welcome. Small taproom, a few seats at the bar, and it just feels like a place you could be in, at any time. They describe themselves as a small, local brewery. They brew lots of different styles and try to make the best version of whatever beer they can. Some call them a hidden gem, some call them a hole in the wall. One guy told them they remind him of drinking in his friend’s

3:28

Drew's Brews ~ Soundgrowler Brewing Company in Tinley...

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2022/05/27

For Drew's Brews today, it’s another first … but more on that in a moment. We’ve visited breweries with history as their basis. Culture. A certain type of brewing style. Today, it’s all about the music, on the walls, in your ears, in the zen of the taproom ~ Soundgrowler Brewing Company in Tinley Park. They have a wide range of beers to choose from, and if you visit on Friday or Saturday nights, you can enjoy even rarer beers in their Barrel Room. Take a listen and learn all

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Drew's Brews ~ Hop District Community Brewing Company...

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2022/05/20

For #DrewsBrews today, it’s another first … we’re highlighting a brand-new brewery that opens TODAY (the ribbon cutting is at 3pm this afternoon)! Today, we’re talking about Hop District Community Brewing Company in La Grange Park. Why the name Hop District? How are these beer names *soooo* Chicago? Learn all the goodness when you listen here >>>

2:47

Drew's Brews ~ Illinois Craft Beer Week

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2022/05/13

This week, we're not just talking about one brewery. How about over a hundred of 'em? Today marks the beginning of Illinois Craft Beer Week, and there are so many cool events happening for YOU ... kicking off with the #BeerUnderGlass fundraiser at the Great Hall inside Union Station tonight! Take a listen >>>

2:42

Drew's Brews ~ Brothership Brewing in Mokena

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2022/05/06

Today’s brewery popped up on a Google search, it was my first time there, and it was amazing! In the middle of nowhere, one road in and out, a bunch of industrial warehouses, empty on a Sunday afternoon, and then I turn the corner and the parking lot is jam packed. Growth through curiosity. Innovation through exploration Believe in Beer. Today we're talking about Brothership Brewingin Mokena >>>

3:36

Drew's Brews ~ Buckledown Brewing in Lyons

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2022/04/29

Hard to believe it’s been almost a year of highlighting our favorite breweries across Chicagoland with Drew's Brews, but that’s how fast time has been flyin’ … so for this week, we head back to revisit the very first brewery we featured … Buckledown Brewing in Lyons! Another wife & husband owner team. Michelle & Ike. Their focus? Well, Ike is a huge fan of classic beer styles, so they feature a lot on tap, from hoppy IPAs to clean-drinking lagers, with an

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Drew's Brews ~ Sew Hop'd Brewery & Taproom in Huntley

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2022/04/22

Located in an old industrial building that was used for dairy production way back when, we find a brewery with another "first" from all of our visits ... today, we're celebrating Sew Hop'd Brewery & Taproom in Huntley! Rich in history, variety and creativity in beers and the ONE thing they have that I've never seen anywhere else? It's super cool! Take a listen to find out >>>

2:26

Drew's Brews ~ Marz Brewing in Chicago

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2022/04/15

In an unassuming warehouse district on the South Side of Chicago, we find today's incredible brewing & pizza & art community >>> Marz Brewing! 24 beers on tap, an expansive, oval space that invites conversation and something they call an "absolute crusher" I dug it all! Take a listen >>>

5:04

Drew's Brews ~ Kishwaukee Brewing in Woodstock

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2022/04/08

In an incredibly rich swath of nature, you'll find a truly unique brewery and that's why we're celebrating Kishwaukee Brewing in Woodstock today! Dan, the brewmaster & owner, has a background in architecture, which you can see in the soaring ceilings and lines of their new beer hall, along with the spacious outdoor beer garden. But the thing they do that no one else does? Take a listen to find out >>>

4:51

Drew' s Brews ~ Whiskey Hill Brewing in Westmont

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2022/03/24

Built on a history where hard-working, prideful people could enjoy a sip of great beer and have good conversation, today we're featuring Whiskey Hill Brewing Co in Westmont! It's one of the coolest, most intimate garage door breweries I've ever been to. Nestled in a park of numerous auto body shops, it's a hidden treasure with big, flavorful beers and a few surprises too >>>

5:03

Drew's Brews ~ Two Hound Red in Glen Ellyn

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2022/03/18

Nested between Wheaton & Lombard, we ventured to the village of Glen Ellyn this week to visit the folks at Two Hound Red Brewery! Inside a completely-rehabbed building that housed Glen Ellyn's downtown pharmacy for 44 years, the history and the beer and the menu center around creating classic, innovative beers paired with classic, inventive American dishes. Take a listen >>>

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Drew's Brews ~ Forbidden Root in Chicago

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2022/03/11

Right on the border of Ukrainian Village, West Town, and East Village, we find today's featured brewery >>> Forbidden Root! All about the roots and the herbs and the spices, they are Chicago's first botanic brewery and the pairings of flavors between food & beer are spectacularly delicious. My favorite? A tart golden ale with raspberry and lemon! Take a listen >>>

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Drew's Brews ~ Bubblehouse Brewing in Lisle

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2022/03/05

Remember our friends at Skeleton Key in Woodridge with their Spare Keys incubator program, teaching you how to open & run your own brewery? One of their first graduates opened in late 2021 and they're already killing it ... today we're talking about Bubblehouse Brewing in Lisle! 12 beers on tap, a Noir Wall collab with SK, The 10 Second Hug (my favorite beer name of the year), why Evan behind the bar made my entire weekend & much more >>>

4:03

Drew's Brews ~ Afro Joe's in Chicago

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2022/02/25

Celebrating Black History Month, today we featured one of the coolest coffeehouses we have ever visited ~ Afro Joe's on the south side, in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood! Kendall & Aisha opened their dream spot in the middle of the pandemic (!), but the community quickly responded and it's become a go-to destination for artists, musicians, fans of literature, people who love the arts, and *everyone* who loves a great cup of brewed coffee!Take a listen >>>

3:20

Lee Brice called Drew Walker to chat about life this...

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2022/02/18

I love a great Friday morning surprise phone call, and that's exactly what happened today ... HELLO LEE BRICE! We chatted about his first irresponsible purchase way back when he got his first "real money" paycheck, what's the ONLY app that he has on his phone (!) plus his stories-behind-the-songs TV series that debuts on Monday night >>>

4:56

Drew's Brews ~ Drip & Culture in Waukegan

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2022/02/11

February is Black History Month, and today's featured Black-owned brewer does it with a twist ... they brew coffee! We’re talking about Drip & Culture in Waukegan, the absolute coolest hidden gem Jill & I have ever encountered. Anywhere. Rich in history within North Chicago and Waukegan, rich in culture from Mississippi and beyond, the flavors and the vibes and the community are simply incredible >>>

3:55

Drew's Brews ~ Black Horizon Brewing in Willowbrook

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2022/02/04

February is Black History Month, so today we wanted to honor and feature Illinois' first Black-owned brewery, Black Horizon Brewing in Willowbrook! A "Nice & Toasted" imperial stout release tomorrow that's described as "liquid dessert in a glass"? YAAAAS! Count us in & take a listen >>>

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Drews Brew's ~ Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich

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2022/01/28

Today's featured brewery? It started with three best friends with a vision long ago, leading now to their celebration of the release of their favorite bourbon barrel-aged stouts ... there is a lot to love about Phase Three Brewing in Lake Zurich! Peanut butter and coconut? Marshmallow and vanilla? YAAAAAS! Take a listen >>>

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Drew's Brews ~ Tighthead Brewing in Mundelein

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2022/01/21

Today's featured brewery? From a home brewing kit gift way back in 1993 to finally deciding to quit Corporate America in 2009, Bruce & his wife Molly have put everything into their baby and we love it so much >>> Tighthead Brewing in Mundelein! So much variety (18+ beers on tap) plus a collaboration with the longest-tenured Bears player in history? YUP! Take a listen >>>

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Drew's Brews ~ Goldfinger Brewing in Downers Grove

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2022/01/14

Today's featured brewery is all about perfecting and focusing on *one* style of beer, the lager. We're talking about the folks at Goldfinger Brewing in Downers Grove! It's a deliberate, delicate and time-consuming process that makes an incredible beer. Wife and husband owners Allison & Tom have created an incredible environment, down to the specially-designed glasses for each release. Take a listen >>>

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