As the Midwest air dries out and Thanksgiving takes over everyone’s brain, I set out to do something a little unhinged: build an entire Thanksgiving dinner out of craft beer. Every dish gets a pour. Some pairings slap, some are questionable, and one is absolutely a joke. Welcome to Turkey on Tap — your next favorite (and slightly chaotic) holiday tradition.

Step inside Goldfinger Brewing in Downers Grove, where tradition meets precision. From oak-smoked Grodziskie to crisp, decoction-brewed lagers, discover how this brewery’s Old World dedication is quietly fueling a modern lager renaissance in the Midwest.

For years, craft beer leaned into extremes, bigger hops, wilder adjuncts, louder everything. But while the noise got louder, lager stayed steady. Now it’s having its moment. Light lager broke into Untappd’s global top three in 2024, and nearly half of craft drinkers call it their go-to style. Clean, crisp, and unforgiving of shortcuts, a great lager says everything about the people who brewed it. If you’ve been sleeping on lagers, it’s time to wake up. Here are five worth cra

From hazy juice bombs in the heart of Minneapolis to crisp West Coasts on the edge of the suburbs, this guide maps out the best IPAs across the Twin Cities and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned hop head or just starting your craft beer journey, these breweries are your gateway to exploring Minnesota through the glass.

Join Jack and Matt as they recap Rare Beer Picnic in Moorhead, MN,from pickle beers to barrel-aged stouts, unique surprises, and the best breweries that made RBP one to remember.