PEORIA — Years back, Nick Babcock got swept up in the home-brew fad. “I failed miserably,” he says, chuckling. P.J. Hoehne had a similar experience. “Beer in a bag,” he recalls with a smile. “Not good ...

In downtown Peoria, Bearded Owl Brewing announced its final day will be on Dec. 30. "Holiday season at the Owl is always special, and we want to be able to share it with you one last time," t he ...

After nearly six years in business, Bearded Owl Brewing is planning to close. The business, located at 112 State St., made the announcement Oct. 9, but added it will remain in operation into November ...

PEORIA — Local beer drinkers rejoiced at the addition of a new brewery in the Warehouse District at the start of 2018. Apparently, local panini connoisseurs also had reason to celebrate. The Bearded ...