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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 garage. Whatever you say, they just want you to feel welcome and enjoy yourself. Today, we're celebrating D and G Brewing in St. Charles >>>

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 about their vibe >>>

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 >>>

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 >>>

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 Brewing in Mokena >>>

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 emphasis on consistently flavorful beers brewed with dedication and skill. What did they add in the pandemic? Why is this weekend so special? Take a listen >>>

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 >>>

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 >>> 

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 >>>