Forest City Brewers is a social group of home-brewers and craft beer enthusiasts in the Northern Illinois area, that meet regularly in Rockford, IL. Our club strives to help out our fellow brewers to create better beers and cultivate appreciation of the science and culture of beer through education.
To find out more about club membership click here. Forest City Brewers also has an active community with numerous gatherings, events, and educational opportunities. To see our upcoming events click here.
Our monthly brewer meetings are open to the public, if you’d like to learn more about us, please feel free to attend!
It’s getting hot in here!!! The FCB June Brewer’s Guild will happen at Brew and Grow in Rockford. Tim Lundquist will brewing a Flanders Red on his rig and the B&G crew will also be brewing up something yummy. Brew and Grow 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 3224 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 – MAP […]
Ballpark Ale Fest Rockford is a craft beer festival that combines America’s favorite pastime with America’s favorite craft beers. See all details The 2nd annual festival will take place Saturday, June 03, 2017 and will feature over 80 American craft beers, live music, local food and an actual minor league baseball game to boot! Forest City Brewers are planning […]
FCB Annual Big Brew – May 6, 2017 HOST: Steve and Allison Anthony 14223 Argyle Road Caledonia, IL 61011 (MAP) 10:00 am until you are asked to leave 🙂 Steve will be brewing on his system, others TBD History: In 1988, May 7 was announced before Congress as National […]
Hello, Just a reminder our April Tasters Guild scheduled for April 19 is at Pig Minds @7:00 pm! Come represent! Menu as of 4/3/17 Rudy’s Rasp: 5.2% abv, Our raspberry golden ale with a touch of wheat. Belgian Golden Ale: 6.0% abv, A Belgian Abbey with spice, banana and clove. Always the Hardway: 8.2% abv, Our Double IPA brewed with […]
AYE!!! The FCB April Brewer’s Guild will happen at Kent Runte’s Headquarters Backdoor Bar and Brewery. He will be brewing a Kiwi Session IPA with all New Zealand hops … Time to skull some stubbies and get munted! Should be a real piece of piss. Bring a sack lunch and your stash to share with the commoners. […]
FCB Brewers Guild for FEB2017 When: Saturday Feb. 25, 10:am to ? Where: Curt Meyers, 12169 Tresemer Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073-7762 (MAP) Brewers Guild at Curt’s indoor all electric brewery. Curt will be brewing a Maibock, It should be nice and warm inside! Thanks to Curt for hosting this event. Feel free to bring Food and/or Beer to […]
This year’s private FCB After Holiday Party (open to FCB members and spouses) will be held at Mike Coisman’s place. Saturday January 28th, 5:00 pm (to ???)1409 ILES Ave. Belvidere, IL. 61008 (see MAP for directions)
FCB August-September 2016 Newsletter Upcoming Styles for 2017 January – Winter Seasonal (30C) February – Experimental March – Irish Stout (15B) April – American Pale Ale (18B) May – Witbier (24A) June – American IPA (21A) July – TBD Clone (34A) August – American Wheat (1D) September – California Common (19B) October – Autumn Seasonal […]
Happy #IPADAY Yes, it’s #IPADAY August 4, 2016, this non-corporate, non-sponsored holiday is about celebrating and educating fellow brewers and drinkers of the #1 submitted beer style at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (Double IPA was a distant #2). (via Ashley Routson – Craftbeer.com) “Founded in 2011, IPA Day is a global celebration of […]
Visit BeerFests.com for comprehensive guide to 2016 craft beer festivals everywhere, year round. Below is a list of some bigger ones, near and far… Ballpark Beer Festival: Ballpark Ale Fest Rockford is a craft beer festival that combines America’s favorite pastime with America’s favorite craft beers. The inaugural fest will take place Saturday, June 04, 2016 and will feature over […]
