Brew in Town

The names Don Feinberg and Wendy Littlefield might not sound familiar. But serious beer drinkers may recognize the names Duvel (which the couple imported to the States in 1982) and Brewery Ommegang (which they founded in 1997).

They're also the first Americans to have been inducted into the Belgian Brewers' Guild. But why do you care? Because Feinberg and Littlefield moved to Chicago in August of 2009, and are busy plotting ways to up the city's Belgian brew savvy.

The best-known beer in their portfolio is Saison Dupont, a citrusy, hoppy, golden farmhouse beer. Brasserie Dupont's herb-infused Foret, Belgian's first 100 percent organic beer, has also gotten some menu play (find it at Hopleaf, The Publican and The Bluebird).

The other 17 Belgian and Flanders brews range in style from the light and floral Biere de Miel--an organic Acacia honey ale (available at Hopleaf and The Globe Pub)--to the raisiny, yeasty Witkap Pater Abbey Ale. And find more local outlets for their goods, plus event updates, on their website.