I’ve dropped a few more April 1 events in my calendar app, like Hopleaf reopening after remaining shut for five months. There will likely be even more decisions to reopen over the next few days. But then if we are looking at the start of another COVID surge, we could see some closures. Let’s be optimistic. I think a lot more baseball-related beer events may be scheduled last-minute as well.
Friday, April 2
Scorched Earth Release
Scorched Earth Brewing Co., 203 Berg St., Algonquin, IL 224-209-8472 Map
Friday we have the return of Exiled Angel. This fan favorite Belgian Golden Strong Ale is medium bodied with perfect carbonation that will have you reaching for more.
Your Sister’s Tomato makes their first appearance of the year at the brewery on Friday at 5pm.
He Has Resin Release
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St., Ste P, Tinley Park, IL (708) 263-0083 Map
Good Friday is upon us and we are set to do our 4th annual He Has Resin DIPA release, a super resinous DIPA, piney with tropical notes and a bold bitterness. This year it will be available in 4pk 12oz cans for $17.99. We also have a limited amount of Baskets of Doom this year. These will include:
4pk of He has Resin • He Has Resin T shirt • He Has Resin Glass • He Has Resin Candle • Soundgrowler Grinder • Soundgrowler Glass Bowl • Soundgrowler Rolling Papers • Soundgrowler Stash Box
All wrapped up in a basket with grass
A value of over $100 for only $75 and a perfect Easter gift for somebunny.
Presale available Wednesday at high noon
4:00 – 10:00 pm • Latin Fuego, Mangled Mona & Brews
Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL (630) 541-9414 Map
Please join us as we welcome Latin Fuego into our taproom. They will be serving up delicious arepas and other Latin cuisine. Food will start around 5 pm.
Mangled Mona will also be back rocking out starting around 7 pm and going until we kick him out.
We will also be tapping Blood Orange Snake ‘N’ Shake. We took our 6.5% Milkshake IPA and infused some blood orange puree for a tropical vibe.
4:00 – 9:00 pm • Ribbon Cutting – Great Revivalist Brew Lab
Great Revivalist Brew Lab, 1225 S. Oakwood Ave., Geneseo, IL (309) 944-5466 Map
Join the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce on Friday as we officially welcome Great Revivalist Brew Lab to Geneseo! The ribbon cutting will take place just after 4:00 pm, and all are invited to stay to learn more about GRB. Stick around afterwards to enjoy some of the amazing food and beverages GRB has to offer!
4:00 pm • Friday Night Bites: ACE – A Culinary Experience
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map
Our favorite culinary wizard siblings ACE – A Culinary Experience are heading back to the taproom this Friday with a menu that’s sure to make you smile. Plus, a great option for Lent!
MENU:
- BROAD STREET BULLY: Herb-roasted pork, garlicky broccoli rabe & provolone cheese on toasted sesame bread w/ Calabrian chile jus.
- Southwest Grilled Cheese w/ Beef: West-Texas style braised beef, provolone & cheddar, spicy poblano-onion jam, and chipotle sauce on hot toasted sourdough bread
- Vegetarian Southwest Grilled Cheese (Lent friendly): all of the above minus the beef!
All tables are first come, first served. Food vendor schedule and menu subject to change. Kids welcome, but must be seated and supervised at all times.
4:30 – 7:30 pm • Biker Dude Burgers at Noon Whistle Brewing!
Noon Whistle Brewing, 800 E. Roosevelt Rd., Lombard, IL (630) 376-6895 Map
Biker Dude Burgers is SMASHING our Burgers at Noon Whistle Brewing Lombard from 4:30pm -7:30pm or Sell out!
There is FREE BACON for the 1st few customers!
If you like a BEEFY, JUICY, CHEESY and TOASTED FRESH BAKED TOASTED BRIOCHE BUN SMASHBURGER, then come eat one or two!
Menu:
The Double/Double: The Classic $10 includes a bag of Classic Lays Potato Chips
There will be one ” Special” Burger on the menu in a limited quantity for $12 includes Chips
There is also WHO CAN TAKE THE BEST PIC OF OUR BURGER CONTEST
Post your pic on your Social, Tag us and then we will pick the winning Burger Photo. The Winner gets a FREE bottle of our seasoning and their pic featured on our Social Pages!
We will have bottles of our Burger Seasoning for sale. $10 a bottle.
Come THIRSTY and come HUNGRY!
5:00 – 8:00 pm • Friday Eats: Fat Tomato, Inc.
Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 Map
The Fat Tomato Inc. Taco Gang returns, bringing their always delicious tacos, nachos, and more to the taproom for you to enjoy. Friday night tacos and beer? Count us in.
5:00 – 9:00 pm • Burn’n Bull at Black Horizon
Black Horizon Brewing Co., 7560 S. Quincy St., Willowbrook, IL (630) 413-4964 Map
Super excited to have Burn’n Bull at BHBC bringing in their delicious Southern-inspired comfort BBQ 5-9pm! Stop in and enjoy great food, our tasty beers and live music from Cheryl Rodey as well playing 6-8pm!!
7:30 – 10:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
In the 1980 drama The Long Good Friday, an up-and-coming gangster is tested by the insurgence of an unknown, very powerful threat.
Saturday, April 3
Maybe, Just One Release
Burn ‘Em Brewing, 718 Freyer Rd., Michigan City, IN 219-210-3784 Map
This Saturday, we will be releasing a new batch of Maybe, Just One.
We released a smaller batch of this brew last summer mid-quarantine and it sold out very very fast. If you missed out then, now is your chance.
This decadent brew is a 10.5% ABV Russian Imperial Stout that was brewed with fudge brownie mix then aged in 6 year Bourbon barrels from Hotel Tango Distillery with marshmallows.
Gentle notes of whiskey with an intense cocoa, fudge and marshmallow flavors and aromas. $15/bottle first come, first serve.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm • New Turbines & More!
Energy City Brewing, 917 First St., Batavia, IL (630) 597-5581 Map
Welcome April with our two, new Turbines! Excited to have passionfruit and lemons back in the flavor combos
See our full lineup below:
Available:
- Pineapple Twister Turbine – Pineapple, Lemon, & Citra Hops, fruited American Sour Ale (7.5% ABV)
- POG Trade Winds Turbine – Passionfruit, Orange, Guava & Citra Hops, fruited American Sour Ale (7.5% ABV)
- Bistro Smoothie – Pink Guava & Banana, fruited Berliner Weisse (8% ABV)
- Bistro Raspberry Velvet – Raspberry, White Chocolate & Vanilla, fruited Berliner Weisse (8% ABV)
- Bâtisserie Peanut Butter Cup Classic, Imperial Milk Stout (10% ABV)
- Pineapple & Habanero Heat Wave Turbine, fruited American Sour Ale w/ Sabro hops & medium spiciness (7.5% ABV)
- Bâtisserie Chocolate & Coconut Macaroon, Imperial Milk Stout (10% ABV)
- WOO HOO! Turbine – Peach, Cranberry & Citra Hops, fruited American Sour Ale (7.5% ABV)
New beers are available for online pre-order via shop.energycitybrewing.com
RSVP to this event for shopping convenience and reminders!
Drive-thru beer pickup time: Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All beer is pre-sold online and delivered to your vehicle with proof of purchase and valid ID. PROXIES ALLOWED with copy of email receipt & 21+
12:00 – 10:00 pm • Spring Break Weekend
The Church Street Brewing Co., 1480 Industrial Dr. Ste. C, Itasca, IL (630) 438-5725 Map
What a better way to celebrate spring and warmer weather than a Spring Break Weekend Party Live music Friday and Saturday night, food trucks and all the cold Righteously Good Beers you want! We will also be serving specialty pizza’s and our large, salted pretzels with beer cheese sauce and mustard. All merchandise will also be 20% off Friday and Saturday (in person only). Bring your friends, family and of course your dogs too!
We will be releasing our new Limited Release Pilsner with Yuzu, Meyer Lemons and Lime!
We took our award winning Pilsner and kicked it up a notch just in time for our Spring Break Weekend. We are flavoring our unique Czech style Pilsner with Yuzu, Meyer Lemons and Lime for a fresh, citrus taste! Available on tap and in to-go 4-packs for a limited time.
Congregation members: don’t worry we have you covered!
want to be apart of all the special releases and join the Congregation? Stop in and and make sure you ask your Beertender – they can fill you on all the details and rewards.
12:00 – 5:00 pm • March Insanity Shuffle Golf Demo/Tournament
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map
Come on out & join us for a bracketed co-sponsored tournament with prizes. We’ll have open play from 12 noon to 3pm. Our tournament play including playoffs & finals from 3pm to 4pm. And finishing up with more open play from 4-5pm.
Tournament sign-up at shufflegamesllc.com/events
We will be practicing COVID procedures: social distancing, wiping down the pucks after each game, retrieving the pucks after shooting and wearing our masks.
12:00 pm • Cubs Opening Weekend
Oswego Brewing Co., 61 S. Main St., Oswego, IL (331) 999-1991 Map
Wear your Cubbie gear and kick off the start of the season at OBC!
Bike Bald Group will be here with their ivy wall for a cool photo opportunity.
Wiener Waggin’ located out of Sandwich will be here to serve up hot dogs and other baseball stadium food favorites.
1:00 – 5:00 pm • Poutine on the Patio
Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom, One Union Special Plaza, Ste. 113, Huntley, IL (815) 701-8819 Map
Hey Sew Hop’d and local Huntley Community we are back and ready to serve you. This upcoming April 3rd, 2021 from 1-5pm (update) BECAUSE sew Hop’d has a live band and we want to be there so you can listem, dance and eat!
We are Fork N Fry, a (completely Gluten Free) Food truck specializing in Poutine & Gourmet french Fries.
Every dish is made to order. Make it your own, or choose from our diverse menu of cheesy fries and poutine.
About our ingredients:
Our fries are fresh hand cut Idaho potatoes daily. We use Ellsworth white cheddar cheese curds (not the breaded kind) and we melt them on top of our dishes. The gravy we use is a pea flour base, (gluten free, duh), also Dairy free and Vegan. We offer a Dairy free/Vegan cheese made with tofu. We don’t use any fake sh*t in your food.
Our menu changes frequently, but you can find our basic menu online at www.forknfry.com
Obviously we don’t offer a wide variety of items. BUT we do believe in fresh,quality, fun street food for most everyone can enjoy – especially with food allergies (the one’s we can control)
Sew Hop’d is one of my favorite places to be as their staff is amazing and always knowledgable about pairings for your food and beer experience!
They have gluten free options too, so don’t fret, everyone can enjoy a little sum’ sum.
1:00 – 3:00 pm • THE Easter Bunny visits Obscurity
Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead, 113 W. North St., Elburn, IL (630) 320-2255 Map
THE Easter Bunny is heading to Obscurity on Saturday April 3rd! Enjoy free photos with Easter Bunny, Kids 12 and under eat free, Easter Baskets, Easter Egg Treats, Kids Activities,
Special Cocktails, Bottomless Beermosas, Smoked Ham and Other Easter Food Specials!
Call ahead to make your reservations! (630)320-2255
1:00 pm • Spring Fever w/ Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza
Riverlands Brewing Co., 1860 Dean St. Unit A, St. Charles, IL (630) 549-6293 Map
The weather this Saturday is looking MIGHTY FINE, and we aim to celebrate! Tables outside and inside, doors open for fresh air, and the ever amazing ‘za of Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza!
Service starts around 1pm and runs all afternoon until pizzas are gone!
Can’t stick around? Order pizza to-go, grab a four pack or two, and take the pizza party home.
All seating is first come, first served. Kids welcome, but MUST be seated and supervised at all times. Schedule/menu subject to change.
1:00 – 5:00 pm • Biker Dude Burgers at Mikerphone Brewing!
Online with Mikerphone Brewing, 121 Garlisch Dr., Elk Grove Village, IL
Biker Dude Burgers is SMASHING our Burgers at Mikerphone Brewing from 1pm-5pm or or Sell out!
There is FREE BACON for the 1st few customers!
If you like a BEEFY, JUICY, CHEESY and TOASTED FRESH BAKED TOASTED BRIOCHE BUN SMASHBURGER, then come eat one or two!
Menu:
The Double/Double: The Classic $10 includes a bag of Classic Lays Potato Chips
There will be one ” Special” Burger on the menu in a limited quantity for $12 includes Chips
There is also WHO CAN TAKE THE BEST PIC OF OUR BURGER CONTEST
Post your pic on your Social, Tag us and then we will pick the winning Burger Photo.
The Winner gets a FREE bottle of our seasoning and their pic featured on our Social Pages!
We will have bottles of our Burger Seasoning for sale. $10 a bottle.
Come THIRSTY and come HUNGRY!
7:00 pm • 2 HoundRed Craft Brews: Virtual Beer & Cheese Tasting
Online with Two Hound Red, 486 Pennsylvania Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL (630) 547-2912
In this 1 hour online session we’ll guide you through tasting 3 – 4 beers with Two Hound Red Masterbrewer Steve Woertendyke while Cheesemonger extraordinaire Steven Merkle pairs them with cheeses while they both wax poetic on their stories and pairing principles. Enroll here ($70).
After enrollment, you will receive an email with Zoom registration info. Then on class day participants can pick up their package from 11 am to 5 pm – plenty for two people. Shipping for this class is NOT available.
7:30 – 10:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
In the 1983 horror film, The Being, a mutated creature is wreaking havoc in a small town in Idaho. A police chief and a government scientist team up to save their rural town from its menace.
Easter Sunday, April 4
9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Village Vintner Easter Brunch
Village Vintner Winery & Brewery, 2380 Esplanade Dr., Algonquin, IL (847) 658-4900 Map
Join the Village Vintner Winery & Brewery on Easter Sunday for our delicious Brunch. Enjoy handmade Omelets, Carving Station, Eggs Benedict, Breakfast Potatoes, Biscuits & Gravy, Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Sausage & Peppers, Pasta Station, Champagne Chicken, Fresh Seafood Florentine, Salads, Pastries and much, much more! To keep our customers & staff safe our Brunch Buffet will be individually plated from your selection made at your table. Each guest will create the plate(s) they want, as if you were walking through a buffet line. Reservations begin at 9:00am and your seating is limited to 90 minutes. Call (847) 658-4900 to reserve your spot before its to late.
9:00 am • Easter Brunch
The Harp & Fiddle, 110 Main St., Park Ridge, IL 847-720-4466 Map
It’s Easter! Hop on over for some family style brunch.
More details to come including what is on our yummy menu
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Emmett’s Easter Brunch
Emmett’s Brewing Co., all locations. Map
Emmett’s will be doing an Easter brunch! We will be offering our regular menu as well as brunch specials.
Call today to make a reservation.
10:00 am – 3:00 pm • Easter Sunday Bottomless Brunch
Park and Field, 3509 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago (773) 360-7373 Map
Two Seating : 10 – 12:30 or 12:30 – 3 | $50 / ADULT • $20 / CHILD Our virtual brunch buffet menu consists of all your brunch favorites! Fresh fruit and pastries, made-to-order omelets, cheese & charcuterie, bacon, hashbrowns and more! Bottomless mimosas, rosé, high life, modelo, bloody marys, a rotating Truly flavor as well as coffee and soft drinks! All children get an Easter goodie bag and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Make reservations on Resy.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm • Chuck’s Easter Dinner
Chuck’s Café, 8025 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL 331-431-4000 Map
You’re invited to join us for Chuck’s Easter Dinner!
$25.99 Adults | $11.99 Kids 4-12 | 3 & Under Free.
Seating is by reservations only. We will be seating individual tables & serving family style.
Tables will be socially distanced & a time limit will be adhered to based on table size. No coupons/offers/discounts accepted.
MENU TO INCLUDE:
Starters: Garden Salad or Cream of Chicken Rice Soup.
The Main Course: Smoked Salmon w/ Mango Salsa, Smoked Chicken, Smoked Ham w/ Pineapple Glaze, Pulled Pork. Sides to include: Smashed Potatoes w/ Sage Gravy, Roasted Veggies & Mac N’ Cheese.
Desserts: An assortment of treats.
For the Kids: Chicken Tenders.
*Reservations are required & can only be made via calling us directly at: 331-431-4000!
11:00 am – 3:00 pm • Easter Brunch
Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde S. Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
Easter Brunch! is happening Sunday April 4th at Rock Island Public House! Easter Brunch is back with Butter Upon Bacon! Seasonal menu, family friendly, and full bar. We will have a special visit from the Easter bunny himself from 12-1pm. No reservations needed and menu coming soon!
12:00 – 5:00 pm • Easter at Wolfden
Wolfden Brewing, 112 W. Lake St., Bloomingdale, IL (847) 610-5117 Map
Spend Easter at Wolfden!
- $4 pours all day!
- Buy 3 crowlers, get $5 off your next visit!
- Every customer gets a jelly bean filled Easter egg!
Beer garden will be open- first come, first served (over 30 tables). Leashed dogs & well behaved children are welcome.
7:30 – 10:30 pm • Drive-In, Dinner, and Drinks
Rock Island Public House, 13328 S. Olde Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 708-388-5513 Map
What a better way to celebrate Easter than with Monty Python’s Life of Brian! Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.
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