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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Mike Smylie, owner of Smylie Brothers Brewing Company, addresses the crowd at a panel discussion on sustainability and brewing. Five Evanston brewers gathered for the event, which touched on the social and economic issues that contribute to a business’ sustainability practices.

Local brewers come together for panel on sustainability

January 21, 2015

Staff from four local breweries spoke at a panel discussion Tuesday night about the intersection of brewing and sustainability. Citizens’ Greener Evanston, Farmhouse Evanston, NU Sustainable Food...

New Evanston brewing company Sketchbook establishes philanthropy goal

January 19, 2015

A local brewing company donated 5 percent of its December sales, which totaled $350, to the Evanston Community Foundation less than two months after the company's public opening. Sketchbook Brewing...

Evanston’s first nanobrewery opens to public Friday

November 20, 2014

Evanston’s first nanobrewery will officially open its doors Friday and start selling beer produced on-site to the public. Sketchbook Brewing Company, 825 Chicago Ave., will serve its own brewed craft...

Evanston businesses join program to promote biking

August 8, 2014

When Evanston resident Jack Hanson heard about the national program, Bicycle Benefits, as a student at the University of Vermont, he knew he wanted to bring it home. So he did. Working as a summer...

Aldermen approve liquor license for Evanston’s first nanobrewery

May 29, 2014

City Council authorized a special liquor license at its meeting Tuesday night for Evanston’s first nanobrewery, despite concerns from neighbors about its location on an alley where residents live. The...

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