Can Store-Brand "Craft" Beers Measure Up to the Real Thing?
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.
Contributors: John Carruthers
Here's How to Grow Hops in Chicago
Get the ultimate in local beer: grow the hops yourself.
Homegrown Hops Are Hot in the Local Beer Scene
Three hometown brews that come with a taste of Illinois terroir