DeKALB — A Sycamore business has relocated to downtown DeKalb after transitioning from a brew pub to a microbrewery.Forge Brew House, 216 N. 6 St., had a soft opening March 17 and grand opening March 24. The Sycamore location, previously on Airport...

The right winter beer can range from savory and bitter to sugary and spicy. Here’s two great options.Magic Hat Brewing Company’s Heart of DarknessBrews do not get much darker than the stout Heart of Darkness. The soothing bittersweet flavors of Heart...

Two men are attempting to open a microbrewery in Sycamore, a first for the city.Andrew “Cad” Nordman and Brian “Demon” Matejka, co-owners of Cademon Brewing, plan to open up a brewery and tasting room at 2155 Oakland Drive. The project isn’t...

Oktoberfest is upon us, and we all know what that means. Or at least, we think we do. To the college-aged crowd, the word “Oktoberfest” brings to mind dingy bars packed with beer, brats and overly-revealing beer wench/lederhosen costumes. It’s fun...

Just from observing the tightness of my jeans, you might be able to tell that I enjoy Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. For several years now, PBR has enjoyed enormous cult success as the official drink of the hipster culture, namely around the Chicagoland area....

Aaron Brooks, columnist: Some people may criticize Blue Moon for being ‘fruity,' but they are Neanderthals. Where would ice tea be without the lemon, and martinis without the olive? It is simple evolution that has paired those drinks with the respective...