From left, Pam and George Armstrong and Dean and Carolyn Armstrong. The four spent time July 10 reminiscing about the 25 years Dean and Carolyn have owned Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) Starting a new business is a huge, time-consuming undertaking. Having a baby is a huge,[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Station to host 2nd annual Home Brew Competition
Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery is hosting its second annual Home Brew Competition from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.The competition will feature ales and lagers from nearly 20 home brewers. A panel of local brewmasters will judge the beers to crown the top three brews. In addition,[Read More…]
Vice District Brewing closing Homewood taproom
A craft brewery that needed multiple timeline extensions and received $100,000 in incentives from Homewood is closing its taproom at 18027 Dixie Highway. In a Facebook post dated June 24, Vice District said it was shifting focus toward distribution. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial[Read More…]
Fire pit, taproom make debut at Friday’s Pre-Dark Lord Festival
To craft beer enthusiasts, it’s known as “pDLD.” They know that Flossmoor Station’s Pre-Dark Lord Day is a once-a-year chance to taste beers from local brewers around the Midwest. It’s also an opportunity to sample “Wooden Hell,” which has been called the brewery’s “most infamous” product. Hours of Pre-Dark Lord Day are[Read More…]
Vice District Brewing open for business
Vice District Brewing, the newest microbrewery in the H-F area, is reopened.As of Friday, Nov. 9, the code violations that forced its closure have been corrected and the brewery is back up and running.Brewery owner Curtis Tarver is looking forward to an active clientele at the craft brewery at 18022[Read More…]
Fun flowed at first Flossmoor Brew Fest
Smiling faces braced against chilly air to sip frosty beers at the first Flossmoor Brew Fest on Oct. 13 along Sterling Avenue. The fest attracted nearly 300 attendees, with about 175 people buying their tickets in advance and 100-plus getting a same-day ticket. Flossmoor Assistant Village Manager Allison Deitch said she[Read More…]
Vice District Brewing grand opening event is Aug. 31
Vice District Brewing will host the grand opening on Friday, Aug. 31, at its new location at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway in Homewood. The craft brewery is selling tickets for two-hour portions of the opening for $25. Vice will donate 25 percent of the proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. You’ve reached subscriber-only[Read More…]
Vice District Brewing nearing opening in Homewood
After more than two years, Vice District Brewing appears to be closing in on an opening for its Homewood location. Village Manager Jim Marino confirmed the business’s liquor license will be on the agenda for the July 24 board of trustees meeting. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to[Read More…]
Vice District Brewing plans July opening after Homewood grants financial incentive extension
Vice District Brewing is hoping to open its Homewood location in July after the village granted an extension to its financial incentive agreement June 26. The craft brewer’s owner Curtis Tarver II said in an email to the H-F Chronicle that the remaining construction on the building at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway[Read More…]
2 local craft breweries continue development in spite of delays
Craft beer aficianados have been eagerly awaiting the opening of two breweries in Homewood, but both have experienced unforeseen delays. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
