Oak Park Micro Brew & Food Review

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild only hosts a handful of events annually. However when they do put on a party, you can bet it will be one of the best.  The Festival Of Barrel Aged Beers is the premier craft beer event in Chicago. A great time can also be …

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The Great Taste Of The Midwest 2012

This is the story of the 2nd longest running craft beer event in the country. Every party I go to, people inevitably tell me there are two parties I should not miss. One is the Great American Beer Festival, the other is  Great Taste Of The Midwest. The Annual GTMW …

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Wheaton Ale Fest 2.0

Bigger, Badder, Better! The Wheaton Ale Fest returned recently with a new location, and a much different experience from the previous year. The new and improved celebration took place at Memorial Park. It’s the oldest park in Wheaton, and was purchased by the Park District from the granddaughter of one …

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