Author: Craig G.

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Deep Wood: More Barleywines | Revolution Brewing

We’re nearing the end of another Deep Wood season, but three beers remain. Revolution’s going out on a barleywine kick with Lumberstruck (black barleywine), Oakpocalypse Later (triple-oaked barleywine), and Barleywinery Double Barrel V.S.O.J. (DB V.S.O.J.).  This lineup should definitely keep...

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Craig’s 30 Most Memorable Beers of 2024

At the beginning of last year’s listicle, I warned about breweries starting to close. We lost some ones close to us in 2023, but that paled in comparison to 2024. It seemed like every week another brewery announced its closure....

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Deep Wood 2024: The ‘Wines | Revolution Brewing

And we’re back again. Revolution continues with their 2024 Deep Wood series, this time mostly featuring their barleywines and ryewines. Straight Jacket and Ryeway to Heaven return yet again, while Double Barrel V.S.O.R. makes its first appearance. For their Twenty...

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GABF 2024: Illinois Pour List Preview

The Great American Beer Festival (GABF) is back again and with it the Illinois Pour List! Illinois will have 10 breweries pouring this year, including one that’s pouring there for the first time (Sketchbook). While the number of Illinois breweries...