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Brews on First Beer Fest 2019

Come to Brews on First at Rivots Stadium and party with the Forest City Brewers! …and drink our homebrew … more than 9 tantalizing home brew flavors that are sure to hit for the cycle. This is not just another beer event, this is an event for the kid in all of us. Sample some amazing beers, play ball with some friends and experience some amazing twists on the traditional […]

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Big Brew 2019 Crosbie’s Homebrew Supply

It’s the annual Big Brew!! Starts at 9:00am – ends at 4:00pm Bring your rig and brew up a batch with your fellow homebrewers in Crosbie’s Parking Lot in Roscoe behind Backyard Bar & Grill. Big Brew 2019 Crosbie’s Homebrew Supply 5496 Elevator Rd. Roscoe, Illinois 61073

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2019 Day of the Living Ales Bus Trip Tickets

2019 Day of the Living Ales Bus Trip Tickets The club has secured 36 tickets total for the 2019 Day of the Living Ales Bus Trip on Saturday March 2, 2019. Tickets are now for sale for$95 at the FCB Store for both 2019 paid club members and non-club members. Each ticket cost includes one entry to the festival and bus transportation to and from the event. A minimum of […]

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Home Brewer Taste Off – Off Kilter Brewing

Saturday, September 29 at 12 PM – 3 PM at Off Kilter Taproom @ Artisan Pub 1322 Gardner St, South Beloit, IL 61080 [MAP] Bring in your favorite home brew. If judged best in show, you will win $100 and have your beer on tap for the month of December. Now that some bragging rights! Second place wins $50. Any beer style is welcome as long as it is YOUR […]

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FCB Pouring 20 Home Brews at Screw City Beer Fest 2018

The 8th annual Screw City Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 along the banks of the Rock River in the heart of downtown Rockford, IL in the Riverview Ice House parking lot north of the Jefferson St. Bridge. The festival entrance is on Water St. under the Jefferson St. Bridge. VIP Session begins at 12pm • GA begins at 1pm • Festival ends at 5:30pm FOREST CITY BREWERS – […]

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Big Brew Day – 40th Anniversary!

FCB Annual Big Brew – May 5, 2018 HOST: Rockford Rivets Stadium 4503 Interstate Blvd, Loves Park, IL 61111 (MAP) 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Please post on the FCB Facebook Big Brew Event page what dish to pass you would like to bring. The club will provide some club beers and a main meat course, or reply back to this email with your dish, OR IF YOU WANT TO BREW. ABOUT Big Brew: […]

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FCB in RRSTAR-815: Home is where the hops are!

RRStar.com comes to SMaSH project, shares local home brew story to readers! Rockford-area homebrewers turn passion into hobby (see full story) When it comes to brewing beer, there are four main ingredients: grains, hops, yeast and good water. There are many paths brewers can take when crafting the perfect beer, including whether they use a malt extract or make their own grain, as well as whether they bottle or keg the […]

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Brews on First – Beer Festival June 2nd

BREWS ON FIRST TICKETS ON SALE NOW! A festival taking a swing at a new twist on the ballpark & craft beer festival experience. Sample some beers that are sure to be a home run, while playing some ball at the park, and tasting twists on ball park food prepared by some of the best local restaurants as part of this event. A Twist on Ball Park Food by Abreo Restaurant, Lucha Cantina, The […]

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