Author: Craig G.

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GABF 2022: Illinois Pour List Preview

For the first time in 3 years, the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) returns to an in-person beer event! While they did cut the number of breweries from about 800 in 2019 to about 381 this year, it’s still an...

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Fudge | Tree House Brewing Co.

People love fudge. If you have a sweet tooth, fudge is the next step up from a candy bar or brownie. I think of it as concentrated chocolate. How do I know people love fudge? Every tourist place in America...

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Fruit Melange | New Glarus

Fruit beers have come a long way. Used sparingly during the early days of craft brewing, fruit beers have seeped their way into almost all different styles of beer, ranging from saisons to IPAs to stouts. Now certain fruit beers...

CaramelCrisp | Revolution/Garrett’s Popcorn

As craft beer has become more popular and visible, other companies and entities have taken notice and allowed their brands to collaborate with breweries. Locally, Hop Butcher appears to lead the charge, featuring collabs with Frango Mints (Minted stout), The...