Two Brothers Brewing Company is an independently owned Illinois-based

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founded by brothers Jim and Jason Ebel in 1996. The brothers brought their knowledge of different brewing styles to the

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craft brew market after living in

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and experiencing the variety of beers available there. Jim and Jason started the business using bulk milk tanks converted into fermenters that were donated to them by their grandfather who was a retired dairy farmer. Two Brothers Brewing has now been in business for over 20 years and has opened multiple locations throughout the

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, as well as one in

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History

Two Brothers Tap House

The Ebel brothers started in business with their home brewing supply mail order business and retail store in

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, Illinois. Two Brothers Brewing opened first in Warrenville,

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in the year 1996 when Jim and Jason Ebel returned to the

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after living in

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. When they arrived back home they had difficulty finding the style of beers that were common in

. This encouraged the Ebel brothers to enter the brewing industry in order to bring the European-style brews to the

market. Using their prior experience working in a

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located in

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, they went into production using bulk milk tanks that were donated to them from their grandfather. Two Brothers Tap House remains in Warrenville,

where they offer tours of their newly equipped

to the public every weekend.

Two Brothers Roundhouse

After establishing themselves in the industry Jim and Jason Ebel set their eyes on expansion. In May 2011 they announced that they had purchased America's Historic Roundhouse in

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after the former owner filed for

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. Their intentions were to keep the Roundhouse a

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and venue but also planned to include

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s and banquet events. The Roundhouse was built in 1865 for the Chicago and Aurora Railroad. After being abandoned in 1974 it was then purchased by a group of investors led by

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in 1995 and converted into a restaurant and

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. The Roundhouse officially reopened in June 2011 as the Two Brothers Roundhouse.

Two Brothers Tap House and Brewery

Two Brothers Brewing owners Jim and Jason Ebel then decided to open their first location outside of the state of

in Scottsdale,

. Two Brothers Tap House and Brewery opened its doors to the

market in January 2015. Initially serving as a

for its first 6 months, the

location served its first

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brewed within its Scottsdale

in October 2015.

The Craftsman By Two Brothers

In September 2016 Two Brothers opened The Craftsman in

. This multi-level dining establishment integrates a market

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, modern

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, and

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experience into one location. The Craftsmen includes a

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, a

, a juice bar, a deli, a market, a

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, a

, and a

bar. However, being the first

the Ebel brothers opened that did not include a

, the

s served at this location are

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elsewhere.

Two Brothers Social Tap

Jim and Jason Ebel set their eyes on opening the Two Brothers Social Tap in Oak Park,

sometime in June, 2017. The new location is set to open as a

and offer

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, and

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along with

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. The establishment will come as Two Brothers Brewing's fifth location to open and the company's second location without a

Beers

Two Brothers Brewing produces over twenty beers with a wide variety of styles. Their

s are

year-round, seasonal, or part of their Special Projects Division.

Sustainability efforts

Two Brothers Brewing owners Jim and Jason Ebel are passionate about their efforts to promote energy-efficiency in their facilities as they “craft with a conscience.” Their practices include using green,

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at all of their locations, as well as using recycled and recyclable materials in their packaging. Extra money was spent purchasing the latest energy-efficient equipment including an ultra-high efficient boiler which allows for the conservation of water during the

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process. To provide their customers with the most fresh produce, Two Brothers facilities grow their own ingredients in their organic rooftop gardens, as well as purchase their products locally from within 200 miles of the restaurant's locations which reduces their carbon footprint by minimizing transportation distance. In a display of their commitment to give back to local communities the brewery supplies local farmers with

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to aid them in feeding their cattle. The Two Brothers Tap House and The Two Brothers Roundhouse were the first restaurants in

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and Kane County respectively, to join the Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition. The mission of Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition is to "empower members of the food service industry and dedicated diners alike to reduce our collective footprint, bolstering the health of our planet and its people." Two Brothers has also joined the

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to support the use of clean water in brewing practices.

Awards and acknowledgments

Two Brothers Brewing has received a variety of awards from organizations such as the

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and the

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. They have also been acknowledged by various news sources for having outstanding products. Below is a list of awards and acknowledgements that Two Brothers Brewing has received.

Distribution

Two Brothers Brewing company currently distributes to a total of 13 states within the

. The states in which Two Brothers Brewing products are currently available include

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, and

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. Below is a list of the states and

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s that provide their respective state's

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with Two Brothers products. Two Brothers Distribution

* Arizona- Arizona Beer & Cider Company * Iowa- Johnson Brothers of Iowa * Missouri- Major Brands * Wisconsin- River City Distributing * Indiana- Cavalier Distributing * Ohio- Cavalier Distributing * New York- Union Beer Distributors * Connecticut- Sarene Craft Beer Distributors * Maryland- Backup Beverage * Florida- Cavalier Distributors * Illinois- Windy City Distribution * New Jersey- Sarene Craft Beer Distributors

Festivals

On 26 March 2007, Two Brothers Brewing celebrated its 10th anniversary at Charlie's Ale House in

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with the tapping of "Project Opus 10", a

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-style sour ale. On 6 June 2009, Two Brothers Brewing celebrated the 2009 release of its Hop Juice Double IPA with a

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held at the

, called "For the Love of Hops". The

featured special

s from craft

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across the US, including Surly Brewing Company,

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, Stone Brewing Company,

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, and Ska Brewing. On 12 June 2010, Two Brothers Brewing celebrated their 2nd annual release of its Hop Juice Double IPA with a

at the

in Warrenvile,

titled "For The Love Of Hops." The

hosted by Two Brothers Brewing included 4

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and a variety of guest

s from different parts of the country. On 1 June 2011, Two Brothers Brewing hosted their annual Hop Juice Festival to celebrate the release of the popular artisan

s Hop Juice Double IPA and Hop Juice Black. The

took place at their newly opened Two Brothers Roundhouse in

. On 1 June 2012, Two Brothers Brewing hosted the Hop Juice Festival at the Two Brothers Roundhouse location in

. This festival included the 4th Annual Hop Jucie Festival Home Brew competition in which home brewers enter to compete against one another. On 2 June 2013, Two Brothers Brewing hosted the Two Brothers Summer Festival at the Two Brothers Roundhouse location in

. This event supported Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Mutual Ground charities. On 20 June 2014, Two Brothers Brewing hosted its sixth annual Two Brothers Summer Festival at the Two Brothers Roundhouse location in

. This event supported Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Communities in Schools of Aurora. On 26 June 2015, Two Brothers Brewing hosted the Two Brothers Summer Festival at the Two Brothers Roundhouse location in

. At the event the company released its Hop Centric Double IPA. On 3 June 2015, Two Brothers Brewing hosted the Two Brothers Summer Festival at River Edge Park in

. The event was hosted with the goal of giving back to the community. On 2 June 2017, Two Brothers Brewing will host the Two Brothers Summer Festival at River Edge Park in Aurora in

. The event will be hosted with raising money for charity being its ultimate goal.

History

Two Brothers Tap House

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Two Brothers Tap House and Brewery

The Craftsman By Two Brothers

Two Brothers Social Tap

Beers

Sustainability efforts

Awards and acknowledgments

Distribution

Festivals

See also