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For the first time in years, Carlyle Brewing Co. beers are on tap outside of dow...

February 15, 2024 @ 6:01 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — It’s been years since craft beer lovers could taste one of Carlyle...

Carlyle Brewing's new owners keep the classics, add their own flavors to 'a real...

November 3, 2023 @ 6:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Joe D’Astice spent five months under the tutelage of Don Carlyle to...

Sip & Sample with RAMP at The Union tomorrow in downtown Rockford

May 10, 2023 @ 12:53 pm

By Chelsea Meyer Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — Enjoy samples of beer, wine, spirits, and food from multiple local vendors...

Carlyle Brewing Co. owners to retire, nearby Rockford business to 'continue the ...

February 6, 2023 @ 10:38 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The owners of a downtown brewery plan to retire after two decades in...

What's on tap at 815 Ale Fest in Rockford? Here are some of the unique local bre...

February 3, 2023 @ 9:27 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An ale with hints of Swiss chocolate and strawberries. A hazy IPA...

Wishful Acres 'Brewkraine' is 'the fastest selling beer we've ever released'

March 28, 2022 @ 12:38 pm

By Chelsea Meyer B103 Rockford Get our newsletter LENA — From pints to growlers, individuals quenched their thirst while supporting the people in Ukraine...

11 local brews that pair perfectly with your Big Game snacks

February 10, 2022 @ 10:51 pm

By Gordon Mays 95.3 The Bull Get our newsletter While most eyes will be on the well-executed playbooks of football’s biggest game of the...

Anheuser Busch Offering Free Beer If Enough Americans Get Vaccine

June 3, 2021 @ 9:34 am

Here’s another reason to get vaccinated….Free beer! Anheuser Busch is teaming up with the White House to buy you a beer – if...

Brew's On First Beer Fest This Weekend!

May 11, 2021 @ 2:31 pm

Who’s on first? Brew’s on first. Get your tickets for this weekend’s fun at Rivets Stadium in Rockford! ...

Busch Is Hiring a Dog for $20,000 to Taste Test Dog Beer

April 14, 2021 @ 12:31 pm

Busch Beer just announced they want to hire a DOG as their new CTO . . . that’s Chief Tasting Officer . . ....

Illinois' Favorite Beer is...

March 8, 2021 @ 3:41 pm

Have you ever wondered what Illinois’ favorite beer is? While we’ve all got our own preferences when you look across the entire population, you...

Grab Drinks To-Go From Rockford City Market

December 21, 2020 @ 1:48 pm

Rockford City Market is clearing out their cooler and offering discounted cocktails and craft beer. They’ll be setup outside their Madison Street entrance on...

Prairie Street IPA by Prairie Street Brewing Company

November 9, 2020 @ 12:29 pm

Review by: Frosty Glass Beer: Prairie Street IPA by Prairie Street Brewing Company Brewery location: Rockford, IL Website: https://psbrewingco.com/ Purchased at: Schnuck’s in Loves...

Das Booty Oktoberfest Lager by Urban Forest Craft Brewery

October 14, 2020 @ 6:53 pm

Review by: Frosty Glass Beer: Das Booty Oktoberfest Lager by Urban Forest Craft Brewery Brewery location: Rockford, IL Website: urbanforestcraftbrewing.com/ Purchased at: Urban Forest...

Urban Forest Oktoberfest + 7 Essential Local Fall Brews

October 8, 2020 @ 5:51 pm

Prost! The all-new Urban Forest Craft Brewing, located at 6551 E. Riverside Blvd Suite #112, is hosting their first annual Oktoberfest this Saturday (10/10,...

IPA by Alesmith Brewing Company

September 21, 2020 @ 2:47 pm

Beer: IPA by Alesmith Brewing Company Brewery location: San Diego, CA Website: alesmith.com Purchased at: Artale & Company – Wine, Beer, Spirits; Spring Creek...

New Study Reveals The Most Popular Breweries in IL & WI

February 7, 2020 @ 12:03 pm

America has been blessed with the growing presence of breweries. With this in mind, the House Method team did a deep dive to find...

Beer For Good: New PSB IPA To Benefit United Way of Rock River Valley

October 1, 2019 @ 11:51 am

It looks like beer, it smells like beer, and it definitely tastes like beer…but it’s actually more!...

X Two Buck Bud Light Nights

March 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Join us for ‘X 2 Buck Bud Light Nights’ each Friday night the Icehogs are playing at home this season! ...