Drew's Brews ~ 20th Anniversary FOBAB in Chicago

For Drew's Brews today, we highlight the 20th anniversary of the largest barrel-aged beer festival in America ... FOBAB! The Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beers returns to the Credit Union 1 Arena this weekend with 160+ breweries and a few surprises too >>> 

Drew's Brews ~ Roaring Table Brewing Company in Lake Zurich

For Drew’s Brews today on US*99, I wanted to revisit my favorite accidental find of 2021 that turned into one of my top 3 Chicagoland brewery experiences. Nestled in a shopping mall, it’s possible to miss it if you blink, but once you go in, you’ll never forget. Today we’re loving on Roaring Table…

Drew's Brews ~ Short Fuse Brewing Company in Schiller Park

For Drew’s Brews today on US*99, I found a spot that’s got two firsts for me. They not only have the biggest flight I’ve ever seen, but my favorite beer from them is a style I’ve never heard of before. Tasty beers and an expansive menu too. Today, we’re lovin’ on Short Fuse Brewing Company in Schi…

Drew's Brews ~ Nightshade and Dark's Pandemonium Brewing in Waukegan

For #DrewsBrews today, it's officially October tomorrow and we found a super spooky brewery to usher us into all things October and Halloween! Have you heard of Ray Bradbury, from Waukegan? He wrote a dark fantasy book called Something Wicked This Way Comes ... today's brewery is a nod to all thin…

Drew's Brews ~ Seedz Brewery Oktoberfest in Union Pier, MI

For Drew’s Brews today, we prepare for a huge Oktoberfest celebration next weekend at one of my favorite Chicagoland breweries of all time!  Everything about them: the owner, the vibe, the pours. The fact that they have their own brewery dog named Hopper, who not only has his own Instagram page, b…

Drew's Brews ~ Funkytown Brewery in Chicago

For Drew’s Brews today, we’re highlighting a brewery we found at Ravinia last weekend. Jill & I did date night for Stevie Nicks, she was amazing, and my pal Frank E Lee from 93XRT was on the Ravinia rooftop doing a broadcast. Wouldn’t ya know it, they were doing beer tastings up there too! We foun…

Drew's Brews ~ Keg Grove Brewing Company in Bloomington

For Drew’s Brews, we’re taking another road trip. Last week, we went around the lake to southwest Michigan. Today, we head to central Illinois, a short 90 minutes south to an incredible brewery on a bike path that makes amazing beer. Last Sunday, Jill and I and the kids headed to Bloomington to vi…

Drew's Brews ~ Guardian Brewing Company in Saugatuck, MI

For Drew’s Brews today on US*99, on a holiday weekend, I thought we could love on a brewery that’s just outside Chicagoland, but an easy quick trip there and back. A few weeks ago, Jill & I spent time with family in a town called Saugatuck in Michigan, just around the lake ~ only about an hour pas…

Drew's Brews ~ Gigawatt Coffee Roasters in Bensenville

For Drew’s Brews today, we’re re-visiting one of the very first brewers we ever highlighted early last year ... they’ve got a new brew out today that is something they’ve never done before, and it’s a twist because it’s all about the dark beans! Brewing the dark beans, talking about coffee today –…

Drew's Brews ~ Oak Park Microbrew in Oak Park

For Drew’s Brews today, we get to highlight a bunch of breweries across Chicagoland plus one very happy anniversary for Oak Park. On top of that, you have the chance to make a difference with climate change by supporting environmental advocacy. Today, we’re talking about the 15th annual Oak Park …