2 McHenry Co. Brewers Compete At Great American Beer Festival
More than a dozen beer makers from around the greater Chicago area and Illinois will put their brews to the test in the national championships of b...
More than a dozen beer makers from around the greater Chicago area and Illinois will put their brews to the test in the national championships of brewing this week in Denver. (Shutterstock)MCHENRY COUNTY, IL — Two McHenry County brewers are competing this week at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. At the Thursday through Saturday event, the brewers will be competing for gold, silver or bronze medals and the coveted 'Brewer of the Year' title.Now in its 40th year, the festival will feature more than 2,000 beers from 500 breweries, including 16 breweries in Illinois.