You miss one week of the Hoplinks, and look what happens: Hoplink material everywhere! It was a big couple weeks for craft beer in the state as the Illinois Craft Brewer's Guild finally completed their mission have local laws catch up to our booming industry.
In other news these past two weeks, fourth meal and a beer will soon be a reality, a crooked brewpub is still in the works, design and beer go hand in hand, and we try to think of some imaginatively named beers. Cheers to the weekend and let us know what else we missed in the comments!
OLD IRVING PARK, CHICAGO - If you're missing out on Ribfest this weekend, there's another chance to get your hands on all kinds of barbecued goodness and craft beer at the Beer & BBQ Challenge on August 1st. There are some seriously good brews slated to be on tap at this festival and proceeds benefit St. Viator Parish & School in the neighbourhood.
USA - Design inspired beer blog Oh Beautiful Beer is set to release their book in October, showing breweries that prioritize their design as much as they do their beer. The Hop Review's own Jack Muldowney will be featured in the book. Pre-order your copy on Amazon.