Taste Test: Store-Brand 'Craft' Beers vs. the Real Thing By John Carruthers We put an assortment of faux-indie offerings from Trader Joe's, Costco, Aldi, and Walmart in front of a panel of local beer pros. Read more
Here's How to Grow Hops in Chicago By John Carruthers Get the ultimate in local beer: grow the hops yourself. Read more
Homegrown Hops Are Hot in the Local Beer Scene By John Carruthers Three hometown brews that come with a taste of Illinois terroir Read more
