"There’s a wealth of breweries in Chicago, but Filbert’s is the only one that makes root beer. Since 1926, the family-owned company has been mixing and bottling soda pop and experimenting with new flavors; they are now up to 30, including green apple, champagne, and banana. Visitors can watch the assembly line at the bottling plant and then pack up a selection to drink at home. Take a moment also to admire owner Ron Filbert’s vast collection of beer cans, on display in the shop." - aimee.levitt