Rown Brewery

9th Hour Brewing Co. was established in 2016 by us, Dave Auston and Jim Valsa. We first met at Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa, Illinois, where we teach science and math, respectively. Soon after we discovered a shared interest of home brewing, we started collaborating. Friends and co-workers seemed to really like our beer. We figured we must Read more...

Post WWII, my grandfather (Big Bill) went to work in the mines of Kentucky. This was against the will of his father, who thought they were too dangerous. As the story goes… One day in particular Big Bill heard a “crack” above his head and ran out of the mineshaft, the whole cavern caved in. He went back into the Read more...

At AEppelTreow (Apple True) we are growing the cidery business the hard way. With trees in the field and family on the bottling line. We make a wide range of styles: sparkling, draft, table, dessert and distilled. Mostly semi-dry. We have a load of fun making our products, and sharing them with you, while we educate you about the history Read more...

R’Noggin Brewing is a new nano-brewery located in Kenosha, WI. Our beers are focused on quality and drinkability with a bit of crazy mixed in. Author: Caroline Porsiel Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning Read more...

Last Ditch Brewpub, a veteran owned business, offers a cozy environment with bold craft beer and delicious BBQ by American Made BBQ. In the taproom you’ll find small batch brews like Rusty’s Wattle IPA, Das Bumstecker German Pilsner, Duck Duck Dead Goose ESB, 1893 Helles Bock and more. In addition to great beer and food, you’ll be greeted by are Read more...