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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
READ ON!Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor? If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail? Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago. We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.
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Helles Among Us
Helles Lager
This brand-spanking-new Helles Lager is golden in hue with a crisp effervescence and a mild yet inviting aroma of fresh malt. The initial flavors resonate with bready notes of toasted biscuit, providing a hearty, slightly nutty foundation. As it develops, a delicate hop bitterness emerges, balancing the brew and lending a touch of herbal spiciness. This lager's clean, dry finish leaves a refreshing, subtly sweet aftertaste, making it a well-rounded choice for those who appreciate lagers with character and balance.
Take a Deep Breath
APA - 6.6%
An American Pale Ale that was brewed with Citra hops with a mix of Saaz in the dry hop! Citrus, tropical, and has a very pleasing taste!
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
Pumpkin Cream Ale - 5.5%
Pumpkin – Spicy – Refreshing
Poison Berry
Fruited Sour - 4.2%
Boysenberry – Juicy – Refreshing
Vecna's Curse
Midwest IPA
Dank • Pear • Citron
What is this alternate universe where everything is familiar, yet somehow more terrifying? In this world that is flipped upside down and where a dark cloud covers Ottawa, Illinois, you sip an IPA. ‘Is this Devil’s Paint Box?’, you ask. Not quite. And while it shares some similarities, Vecna’s Curse is more bitter, dank, and all around more sinister. Drink it if you dare.
Brewed with El Dorado, Chinook, Amarillo, and Mosaic Hops.