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These five Chicago breweries may not be household names yet, but they deserve more attention
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From small local brewers to liquor stores with great craft beer selections, the Chicago craft beer scene is hopping
Sometime in the past few years, the Chicago craft beer scene took off. No longer content to drink macrobrews from other midwest cities, Chicago brewers started churning out beers in a variety of styles, from IPAs to sours to radlers. Whether you want to take a brewery tour, learn about which local beers to drink, or just find a great beer bar, we've got you covered.
These five Chicago breweries may not be household names yet, but they deserve more attention
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