Illinois Brewing

The new summer issue of Illinois Brewing may be out, but this guy can’t let go of the spring features and insider info, even with all the people watching and boats cruising by on the Chicago Riverwalk.

Bonus: The Dovetail Brewery kolsch and the Pulaski Pils from Maplewood Brewery & Distillery tasted especially fine at TINY TAPP on the Riverwalk

Photo credit: Olivia Holmes

Illinois Brewing Insider Chris Baynes on the art of homebrewing, why Spiteful Brewing's grapefruit radler is perfect for summer, an old-school appreciation for Revolution Brewing, Sam Adams and Breckenridge Brewery, and the quality selection and recommendations at Beer on the Wall - Park Ridge

Read it all here: https://illinoisbrewing.com/2026/06/13/illinois-brewing-insider-homebrewer-chris-baynes/

One of the more than 350 locations you can find a copy of Illinois Brewing is the legendary Piece Pizzeria & Brewery in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, where they're famous for their New Haven-style pizza, award-winning beers (like the 2026 World Beer Cup gold medal winner Dark N' Curvy dunkelweizen) and celebrating 25 years in business this summer.