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.
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!
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.
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.
Some great releases coming up this weekend, as the Shorewood brewery has a great line-up for this celebration. Make sure to get over to Mad Hatchet and hoist a beer.
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Sunday, April 25
Elder Brewing Company - Trapped Tidal Wheat
It's been about 2 years since Elder had this one on the menu. Light wheat beer that finishes with a nice citrus flavor.
River Hawk Brewing - Twisted Weather Vane
Get out to Channahon to try this tasty cream ale.
Will County Brewing Company - Sunday Mornin'
First - click play below.
Now that we have some tunes, lets talk beer. This is a Session IPA featuring Amarillo hops. Not to bitter, with notes of Orange and Grapefruit. And, as the title suggests, this one is an easy drinker. Easy like Sunday Mornin'.
Garage Band Brewing - Locked & Loaded
Brewed with caramel, Munich malts, flaked oats, Cascade hops, and Citra hops. You'll get strong fruit and citrus characteristics, spicy earth undertones, and a silky smooth finish.
Monday, April 26
Ike & Oak Brewing Co. - Woolly Jamba
A favorite at Ike & Oak Brewing, Woolly Jamba is hazy and full-bodied. Strawberry, banana, and vanilla wish a fruity hop character.
Tuesday, April 27
No beers released.
Wednesday, April 28
Whiskey Hill Brewing Co. - Passionfruit Il Fortunato
This variant of Whiskey Hill's Kolsch has a passionfruit twist to it. Smooth and juicy, it'll cool you down and put a smile on your face.
Thursday, April 29
Pollyanna Brewing Company - Key Lime Thinking
A new variant of the multiple-medal winning Lite Thinking. Key Lime Thinking has a super high level of key lime, as well as a super high level of refreshability. It's a fun word Pollyanna made up, but you'll immediately say it when you take a sip of this amazing beer.
Nik & Ivy Brewing - Shop Beer
This American Lager is one of those you want after you finish a long day working in your shop. Great flavor, clocks in at 5.5%.
Friday, April 30
Tangled Roots Brewing Co. - Subject to Change
Don't get confused ... the name is legitly "Subject to Change." They're not going to swap a new beer in its place. This NEIPA is a double-dryh hopped juicy IPA, featuring Galaxy and Cashmere hops. Aromas and flavors of citrus, passion fruit, and mango.
Alter Brewing Co. - Dunkeliscious
If a German-style dunkel sounds delicious, you'd be right. Get aromas of freshbread, cocoa and caramel flavors, luscious mouthfeel, and a clean finish with this tasty brew.
Mad Hatchet Brewing - Cinnister Stout
Little known fact, I tried home brewing a cinnamon roll brew at home. I'm a truly envious of Cinnister Stout from Mad Hatchet Brewing - I wish I could brew like that! Just think about a cinnamon roll beer, especially with that hint of frosting. Mad Hatchet hits the flavor on the head - a must have beer.
Rt66 Old School Brewing - Pear Pressure and What's Golden
Rt66 with two dropping this week. Pear Pressure is a variant of their Pink Roots beer for this year. It's a Prickly Pear Honey Wheat at 6.2%. What's Golden is a Golden Ale that's a collab with a local honey company, Austn Honey. 5.5% ABV, notes of Honey, Cracker, Floral.
Pollyanna Brewing Company - Pollyanna Pils
This Bohemian Pilsner is crisp and clean. 100% Bohemian Pilsner malts and a blend of German Hallertau and Czech Saaz hops.
Miskatonic Brewing Company - DDH Nelson Wizard
Miskatonic's next DIPA in their series is DDH Nelson Wizard. 8% West Coast DIPA with double Nelson Sauvin hops, a handful of Cryo Citra, and a splash of CTZ.
Orange & Brew - Beer Slushies
You need a beer slushie!!!
Saturday, May 1
Hickory Creek Brewing Co - Maibock Lager
This copper-colored lager from the New Lenox-based brewery is silky smooth, semi sweet, and has a light malty finish.
We're going to list the date and location of craft beer drops along the Corridor. Remember, these are all limited and subject to availability (just like everything in life, if you think about it).
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