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

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The exterior of Smylie Brothers Brewing Company. The Evanston restaurant offers craft brews and Texas-style barbecue to a Midwestern crowd.

Smylie Brothers Brewing Company brings the taste of Texas to Chicago

May 9, 2018

I’ll never forget the first time my freshman roommate encountered a Midwestern barbecue. Slightly homesick for her native Texas, she rushed down to the courtyard of Willard Hall where the barbecue was...

City’s first cider distillery awaits approval on new license

October 10, 2016

A new cider brewery is in the process of opening up in Evanston. North Shore Cider Company will open at 707 Howard St. later this year and will sell craft cider in bottles and growler fills for off-premises...

John Berkley, a board member of an Evanston youth soccer club, shares his concerns for an alcohol-based establishment near James Park playing fields. City Council voted at Monday's meeting to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to relocate to 2222 Oakton St., which is adjacent to the park.

Negotiations with brewing company approved despite citizen objection

July 14, 2015

Aldermen voted Monday to begin negotiations with Smylie Brothers Brewing Company to move into the property of a former recycling center, despite residents’ objections due to the building’s proximity...

Evanston restaurant cited for underage alcohol sales

March 30, 2015

An Evanston restaurant was cited last week for illegally serving alcohol to an underage person. Officials said Smylie Brothers Brewing Company, 1615 Oak Ave., was found in violation of city and state...

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...

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