It seems like it's been far too long since we've extended a hearty "hello" to some new breweries in Chicagoland, so we're psyched to gather five that have opened locations or started releasing beer into the world relatively recently. We learn about some new-to-us breweries and a few that have been long in the works here, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the future of beer locally. But also, Craig is training for the new Speed Showering event at the Olympics; Ryan is reliving his teenage years in Homewood; and we rely on some surprising sources for our background information.

Beers Reviewed

Brutalist Brewing Cooperative - Industry Plant (American Lager)

Somos Monos Cervecería - Chica Fresa (Strawberry Blonde Ale)

Homewood Brewing Company - H.B.C.: Head Beer In Charge (American Pale Ale)

Monochrome Brewing w/ More Brewing - South East Side (Hazy Double IPA)

Foreign Exchange - Between Two Parallels (Imperial Stout conditioned on Madagascar vanilla, Tahitian vanilla, and marshmallow)