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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
READ ON!Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor? If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail? Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago. We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.
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Saturday, September 26 |
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Oktoberfest with FriendsGoldfinger's got some new drops for their Oktoberfest celebration. The Original Lager is back, as well as as a new Oktoberfest Ur-Marzen. (Also pictured above are their Pils and Vienna). Celebrate with friends, even if your friends are four glasses of beer. Please drink responsibly. |
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The Mellow's in CansGarage Band Brewing dropped "Don't Harsh My Mellow" earlier in the week, but they've broken out some trippy new cans for the beer. Check out hte great artwork, then check out a great beer by visiting the Plainfield brewery! |
Sunday, September 27 |
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OG Fun Size is BackPollyanna Brewing Company has brought back the original "Fun Size." We've seen many varients of this, but the original reminds of snickers in a glass. Chocolate, sea salt, vanilla, and more. It's a classic, and you definitely want to make sure you get your hands on some. |
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Monday, September 28 |
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My Favorite Flavor Back on TapIf you're a frequent reader of the blog, you know that I'm obsessed with all things dteamscicle. And, one of the best beers in that flavor is "Juicesicle" from Will County Brewing Company. if you can imagine a dreamsicle in a glass, and if you can't look at the photo, this beer perfectly balances the orange and vanilla we all know and love. |
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Tuesday, September 29 |
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A Cold Crunch at MiskatonicMiskatonic's tapping "Cold Crunch" from Hop Butcher for the World on Taco Tuesday. This beer is a Double Milkshake IPA packed with Vanilla and Lemon. Think Italian Ice in a glass. |
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Wednesday, September 30 |
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Thursday, October 1 |
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A Three-Way Collab Tapped at Whiskey HillWhiskey Hill just tapped a guest tap that features a collab between Arclight Brewing Company, Monochrome Brewing, and Standard Meadery. This tasty NEIPA was brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops, peaches, and orange blossom honey. The beer clocks in at 8.5% ABV. |
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Don't Let This One Get AwayIke & Oak's "Almost Got Away" is a Chardonnay Barrel-Aged Sour Ale with notes of mango, watermelon and amped up with Kabosu, (Rare Japanese citrus fruit), providing a tart and fruity flavor. This beer uses Brettanomyces yeast and has been aged for 9 months in Le Crema Chardonnay barrels, imparting the unique character of the wood barrel. |
Friday, October 2 |
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A Giant CollaborationWill County Brewing Company teamed up with Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm for "Heap's Giant Pumpkin Ale". Think pumpkin pie in a glass, this brew was made with home-basked Blue Moon Pumpkins. The brewery is also releasing "Van Helsing's Revene", a perfectly-tart Beliner Weiss with Blood Orange, Pomegranate, and Tart Cherry. |
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A Trio from Black HorizonThree beers dropping today at Black Horizon. Midnight Fist Fight is a Hazy IPA. Rocky Road Sugar Bomb is a Rocky Road-inspired Milkshake IPA. And Cake Crusher (pictured) is a Golden Ale that tastes like cheesecake in a glass (vanilla, graham cracker, lactose and cheesecake flavor). When you can't decide which one to choose, get them all! |
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![]() Pollyanna's Dropping Three on Their Sixth AnniversaryHave you marked October 3rd down on your calendar? That's the day that Pollyanna is dropping three releases for us, including the Nerd-inspired beer!
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Keyboard WarriorCheck out the ingredients on this one: dark roasted barley, sweet caramel malt, decadent dark cocoa, a touch of pecan flour, and 75lbs of toasted coconut. Metal Monkey's "Keyboard Warrior" is a German Chocolate Cake inspired beer that I can't wait to try! We'll keep you posted as we hear more. |
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On Deck at Garage BandHarvest Moon (Oktoberfest), Fear the Voices (Double IPA), Fell on Black Days (Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout) are being brewed at Garage Band Brewing in Plainfield. All are coming soon! |
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These Beers will be Gourd-geousI'm a little too proud of that pun. The brewers over at Mad Hatchet are getting ready for Undead Gourd (pumpkin pie ale) and Return of the Gourd (pumpkin stout). |
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A Little ACIDMad Hatchet Brewing has teamed up again with The Little Red Donut Truck for AVID (Apple Cider Incognito Donut). It's a light bodied apple ale loaded with hot apple cider donuts and apple cider during seconardy fementation. Coming October 3. |
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