Summer is in Session - Beer Tasting
Various Binny's Beverage Depot locations
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM • 790 Royal St. George Dr., Naperville, IL (630) 717-0100
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • 1111 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 847-448-4800
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM •323 W. Golf Point Plaza, Schaumburg, IL 847-882-6000
Summer is in Session - Sample some sessionable ales, crisp lagers, and refreshing brews for summertime fun at our June in-aisle tasting.

 

Banging Gavel Red White & Brews
Banging Gavel, 17400 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL  🗺️
Celebrate with us all weekend long! Free to attend with a special new beer release Friday night, fresh summer cocktails, and a special menu to mark the occasion.
WHAT ARE WE CELEBRATING?
BGB buying a vacant historic landmark in Downtown Tinley Park, The Vogt House and completely restoring it.
Closed on the sale of the building on June 30, 2017 & Completed the Construction Project 6 years later, on June 30, 2023!
Friday Beer Release:

Falsey AccusedA Traditional Bavarian Bock at 6.8% - Be first to try it with us 6/28!
Vision in the Rhythm & Copper rocking the Banging Gavel patio on Friday from 7-10:30pm.
Special Menu Items:
The "Annie" Dog: All beef hot dog wrapped in smoked bacon, with cilantro, lime, harissa, Cotija cheese, pickled fresno peppers & jalapeno crema on a French roll. $11
Pork Wings: (3) Bone-in mini pork shanks, pickled red peppers, Carolina Gold bbq sauce. 
Red, White & Booze: Tito's vodka, blue curacao, lemonade & grenadine. $14

 

2024 HBC Summer Kick-Off Lake Villa!
Harbor Brewing Co., 130 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa, IL  🗺️
Friday through Sunday!
Come on out to our 2nd annual Summer Kick-Off Bash!!! We will have local business vendors, food trucks, live music, and some awesome craft beers on draft!
The Argonaut Co. will be here Saturday from 3 to 7 pm, shucking Oysters and made to order Lobster Rolls & Shrimp Rolls!

 

This Weekend at Hickory Creek
Hickory Creek Brewing Co., 1333 S. Schoolhouse Rd. Unit 154, New Lenox, IL (779) 803-3974 🗺️
The fun keeps going this weekend!!! Cheers to 6 years!!!!
$6 pours of Elwood Blues-Blueberry Wheat all weekend!! 
Friday
🍺Finally Friday Happy Hour 3:00-6:00 $2 off all pours
🍺Live Music by Tank & The Beez 6:30-9:30
🍺 Pizza Di Farfalla 
Saturday
🍺 Pizza Di Farfalla
🍺 Pierogi Palace Food Truck 12:00-8:00
🍺 Live Music by The Koop 6:30-9:30
Sunday
🍺Line Dancing 7:00-9:00

 

12:00 pm 🍺 Yesterday Night Returns
Solemn Oath Taproom, 1661 Quincy Ave. #179, Naperville IL (630) 995-3062, 🗺️
& Solemn Oath Still Life, 2919 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago  🗺️
We take ourselves and our work seriously, when we need to. When we don't, you know the SOBs love to have a rippin' good time with rippin' good beer. Yesterday Night embraces the playful spirit, the camaraderie, and the occasional (see also: damn near constant) shit-talking and tomfoolery our crew has enjoyed with one another over the years. A Hazy IPA with a healthy does of hazed tropical citrus and stone fruit dominance, Yesterday Night returns fresh for just the third time ever this Friday at both taproom locations and across the greater Chicagoland region in the coming weeks.
Order Yesterday Night

 

12:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Friday at Sketchbook Brewing
Sketchbook Brewing Co., 821 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL (847) 859-9051 🗺️
& Sketchbook - Skokie, 4901 Main St., Skokie, IL (847) 588-0652 🗺️
Come kick off the weekend early and enjoy happy hour from 3-6 p.m. and then in Skokie, El Zorro with have some Mexican specialties to curb that hunger from 4-8 p.m.

 

4:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Smoke Wagon Charhouse Spread Love Thru Food Pop Up
Kishwaukee Brewing Co., 1900 Dillard Ct., Woodstock, IL 815-308-5232 🗺️
Join us for a smokin' hot, flavorful, live action & tastebud dazzling experience by Chef Dave Mokry & Smoke House Charwagon! Dave has been sharing his passion for flavor, flame & food with folks nationwide & we are STOKED for his first visit at Kishwaukee this Thursday & Friday! Features on the Menu this round include his Award Winning Smoked Prime Rib Sandwiches, Ahi Tuna Bombs, Jalapeño Poppers & Smoked Oysters. If you haven’t grabbed a bottle of his Habanero, Honey & Black Truffle Hot Sauce, no worries. We’ll be restocking at Kish & once you’ve tasted it, you’ll want to keep an extra bottle in the car.

 

5:00 pm 🍺 A.R. BBQ at Brother Chimp
Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W. Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL (630) 800-1724 🗺️
A.R. BBQ & Kabobs 5-8pm & Dave Ramont 6-9pm

 

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 3 Floyds Special Tapping + Lemon Ice Pairing
The Open Bottle Lockport, 16437 159th St., Lockport, IL (815) 293-6350 🗺️
Join us for a refreshing evening on Friday, June 28th at 5pm at LP TOB!
We’re excited to tap the delicious Three Floyds Gumballhead Blood Orange & Lemon, a zesty twist on a fan-favorite. To make it even better, we’re pairing this unique brew with refreshing lemon ice (while supplies last). It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend with a burst of citrusy delight!
Don’t miss out on this tasty event – mark your calendars, bring your friends, and come enjoy the ultimate summer pairing!

 

5:00 - 7:00 pm 🍺 Chicago Culinary Kitchen at Sundial Brewing
Sundial Brewing & Blending, 200 Applebee St., Barrington, IL 224-385-3158 🗺️
Join us for some award winning BBQ and more from Chicago Culinary Kitchen Food Truck! They’ll be serving up their delicious food 5-7pm. Don’t miss out, they’ll sell out fast!

 

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 Friday Night Bites: Uncle Cam's Sandwiches
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 🗺️
Ride into the weekend with food and live music every Friday this summer.
5pm: Uncle Cam's Sandwiches until SELL OUT
6pm: Pleasant Panic LIVE
If you're looking for a killer Friday vibe...it's right here at Riverlands.

 

5:00 pm 🍺 Energy City Release
Energy City Brewing, 917 First St., Batavia, IL (630) 597-5581 🗺️
A top 5 Energy City brew makes its return this weekend, just in time for your 4th of July beverage needs…Bistro Pineapple Coconut Cream Pie! Sitting at a 4.32/5 rating out of almost SIX THOUSAND reviews, this brew has proven to knock the socks off those who try it! Canned fresh and working on another so your parties rock with flavorful and thirst-quenching brews!
Bistro Triple Berry Smoothie! This berry medley complimented by smooth banana creates a refreshing and flavor-packed brew perfect for the summer. Get yours this weekend before next week’s festivities
Friday, 5-10PM
Saturday, 11AM-10PM
Sunday 12-7PM

 

5:00 - 7:00 pm 🍺 Brewery Feature: Scorched Earth
Beer on the Wall, 106 Main St., Park Ridge, IL 312-720-3732  🗺️

BREWERY FEATURE: Let's get this week going by shining some light on Scorched Earth Brewing Company. Located in Algonquin, the lineup of beers range from IPAs to classic German Lagers to Belgians to Stouts & Sours, these folks do it all! With special releases and awesome year round beers, you'll for sure want to come check them out. Pop on by this Friday from 5 to 7PM to give them a try!
ON DRAFT FRIDAY
Sweetie Pie Gose • North Side NEIPA • South Side West Coast IPA
IN CANS
Hey Chicago Whaddya SayNorth Side NEIPA • South Side West Coast IPA • Blueprint Blackberry Blueberry Wheat Ale

 

5:00 - 8:00 pm 🍺 6th Year Anniversary: Live Music by Mark Hobbs
McHenry Brewing Co., 3425 Pearl St., McHenry, IL (815) 403-2212 🗺️
Come celebrate our 6 year anniversary with Mark Hobbs!

 

5:00 pm 🍺 Friday at Miskatonic Darien
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd, Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 🗺️
Le Truffle Noir Pop-Up @ 5pm
Bobby K Live @ 6pm

 

6:00 - 9:00 pm 🍺 Employee Appreciation Party/Beer Release: Rob Edition
Black & Gray Brewing Co., 311 Barrington Ave., East Dundee, IL (224) 484-8200 🗺️
It's time for our next quarterly employee appreciation party!
Rob is our Assistant Brewer and self anointed "Best Brewery Worker Ever." Rob came to us about a year and a half ago after a long, illustrious career working for Local 150 as an operator. He was looking for something not quite as monotonous as rolling asphalt all day so we taught him how to wash kegs
Rob has been dying to brew something a little more flavorful so he concocted Chupacabra, a Horchata Ale, clocking in at 6.5% abv. This beer is a delicious blend of cinnamon, rice, and vanilla, and we are thinking it is going to be a big hit!
Come out and help us celebrate Rob and all he does to help keep this place running.

 

8:30 - 10:30 pm 🍺 Almost Live, But Not Really: Concert Movies
Side Lot Brewery, 110 Slocum Lake Rd., Wauconda, IL 847-714-2584 🗺️
Almost Live, a Concert Movie Series. Famous Concert projected on our 20ft Screen in the Backyard.
Friday 6/28 - Elton John Live from Dodger Stadium
Friday 7/5 - Tribute To Dolly Parton
Friday 7/12 - Eras Tour
.. More To Come ..
These events are weather permitting.

 

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