If you’re hitting the Southern Illinois wine trail, you have to hit Von Jakob. They have many delicious wines, with many sweet options. They also have slushes and a full food menu. Go on a day when it’s beautiful outside. You won’t regret the views. I ordered fish tacos, the Johnny Apple and Ridge Red sweet wines. Go! See more..
I visited Crystal Lake Brewing on a Monday afternoon (one of the rare breweries open on Mondays). I was glad to find that they had plenty of outdoor seating available which was helpful during the current covid times. I was here basically just for beer tasting, so food being not available at this place was not a concern for me. They welcome customers to order or bring food in. They have a diverse variety of beer offerings, and I had a Taster Flight of four beers. Their Oktoberfest and the Milk Stout were excellent. They also offer beers (crowlers, growlers, cans) to go. During regular times, they appear to be a popular gathering place. Crystal Lake Brewing is surely worth a stop for their tasty craft beers. I really enjoyed my visit here.See more..
Our group of 17 were on our way to Galena and stopped in Lena to visit this brewery. So glad we did. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We all order food and despite there being a fair amount of people ordering, the delivery was relatively fast. Food comes from the Rafter Restaurant next door. The beers were very good as well as the cocktails; try the Melonade. We sat outside in a covered area (no sun beating down on you) and enjoyed the view of the fields. The vibe is very relaxing and it's just a great place to hang out and have a few beverages. If you're in the area, stop by for a few. I know that we will return. Also, be sure to check out the merchandise. Some very cool (and humorous) t-shirts. Note: We have a family member that has mobility issues. There is a ramp up to the bar area. Once there, it was easy to to navigate the space and they have both low and high tables. I would consider it accessible friendly. See more..
5.0Tighthead Brewing Company(52 reviews) - Great Beers and Neighborly Locals Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Breweries
Taste great local beers, created and brewed on-site. If you enjoyed them, you can take home your own growler. Easy, friendly ambience, noise-level is moderate. Beer is a delicious range for every beer palette.See more..
4.5Hailstorm Brewing Co.(50 reviews) - Beer is good Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Craft brewery and scratch made kitchen in the south suburb of Tinley Park. Come enjoy some of the best craft beer and food in Chicago's southland. Our taproom is open Tuesday thru Sunday year round. On warmer days our large patio and firepit are a great place to chill with a brew and a bite.See more..
Pollyanna Brewing is a lively brewery in the lovely surroundings of beautiful Historic Lemont. The brewery is located close to the Historic I&M Canal and Trail. So one can make a nice combined visit to the brewery along with spending time on the trail. I visited in August, and noticed the brewery has made good accommodations for the pandemic conditions with seating outdoors. The tap room is laid out nicely with a variety of chairs and the brewing equipment is visible from the tap room. They offer a variety of beers in different sizes including Taster flights and growlers. The menu has a pretty full description of the type of the beer. The bar tender was friendly in spite of being busy on a weekend. No food is served, but they allow outside food to be brought in. I highly recommend Pollyanna Brewing. It is an enjoyable place.See more..
First opened on December 18th, 2015, the Alter taproom is a striking and roomy modern-industrial space. You will be greeted by pipe-legged wooden tables and bright orange chairs that will enhance your experience of the delicious beer we have created just for you. Bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening with us soon!See more..
Hand of Fate Brewing Company is a small brewery in the historic town of Petersburg at the heart of Central Illinois. We opened the doors to our taproom in 2016 and began outside distribution in 2017. We pride ourselves on creating a wide variety of finely crafted beers to appeal to a wide array of craft beer drinker’s palates. We produce a large variety of core and seasonal beers that can be found in restaurants, bars and retail stores but also many one-off beers that can only be found in our family friendly taproom. Family owned and small town proud, we believe family and community are as important as the beers we craft. We’d like to personally invite you to our taproom to experience our fine beers and hospitality and become part of our ever growing family. Cheers!!See more..
So let's see....a tour (with a GREAT price on Groupon) that includes an engraved glass(filled) and a growler to boot. Anna our guide was AWESOME!!! Funny and knowledgeable. The bar also provides flight packages, and a long list of old school board games to play, along with the perverbial shuffle board. Jump on their german IPA 'Fractal'. Our personal favorite. We'll be back!!! Hoping continued success!!!See more..
Stubborn German Brewing Company opened in April, 2016 and offers house brewed authentic German and American style beers, along with a huge bourbon selection and a fun, cozy atmosphere. Stubborn German does not serve food, but you're welcome to bring food in or order from some of the local restaurants. The brewery also serves mixed drinks, wine, soda, etc. and has a large board game selection, which is always a hit! Supervised children are welcome. The open-air concept of the space let's you see the entire brewhouse operation. We look forward to serving you!See more..
4.5Scorched Earth Brewing Company(39 reviews) - Simply excellent beer and great variety! Spent 1-2 hours Bars & Clubs • Breweries
Was in town overnight and decided to try the various local breweries. Scorched Earth was by far our favorite in terms of the quality and selection of beer. We liked it so much we bought quite a bit to take home. The facility itself was well decorated yet at the same time a very comfortable place to just hang out while enjoying a good beer. We felt the prices were on par with other craft breweries we've been to. If we lived closer we would definitely be regulars. See more..
4.5Triptych Brewing(35 reviews) - Great Brewery serving up top notch beers at affordable prices Breweries
If you are a fan of craft beers, then you will want to check out Triptych. I had about 6 of their small pours (4oz). I was pretty excited that I found this place as they had a couple beers that could go toe to toe with Tree house at a far more affordable price. Great beers, friendly staff, worth a visit if you like craft beer.See more..
4.5Big Muddy Brewing(30 reviews) - Must See in Murphysboro Breweries
Have had Big Muddy beers before but this was the first visit to their brewery. We wanted to take the tour and were prepared to pay the feed (comes with a tasting and a glass I think). Anyway, there was only the bartender the day we were there so no tours, but he gave us a short version for free, very accommodating. It looks like they do not serve food but they did have call-in menus on the table. We brought in some McDonald's and had no trouble at all. We tried a flight and were not disappointed. The decor is relatively plain / industrial. Cement floor. Nice tables and benches but clearly this is first and foremost a working brewery, not a brewpub. Very good free Wi-Fi. If you are anywhere in the area and like craft beer, definitely worth a visit.See more..
4.5Metal Monkey Brewing(25 reviews) - Awesome....call for pick up and carryout due to pandemic! Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
My local hangout and they have Free acoustic music every other Friday.. Please support this local brewery., Call for pick-up hours!!!See more..
5.0Highway 20 Brewing Company(24 reviews) - Unique Brewery, Great Atmosphere and A Must Stop!! Saturday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Small, family-friendly craft brewery located on Historic Hwy 20, in an 1875 Presbyterian Church. 8 rotating taps & a variety of styles all brewed onsite. Seasonal outdoor patio. Flights, growlers, crowlers, wine, soda, juice & merch available. Occasional Live Music. Dog & kid friendly. Carry in food welcome & encouraged. Small snacks available. Call for seasonal hours.See more..
Sketchbook believes beer is art you can drink. Inspired by the loyalty of their 400 members and the sheer fun of creating a wide range of historical and adventurous beer styles, Sketchbook considers their brewery a yeast studio. They are fiercely devoted to building beer by hand, right in the heart of Evanston. Flagship brews include Orange Door IPA, Snowy Owl Red Rye Ale, and Night Game Double IPA. Recent recognition includes international awards (silver medal in Copa Cervezas de América) and Design Awards for their intimate Tap Room (Design Evanston, Excellence in Interior Design, 2017).See more..
4.0Lil Beaver Brewery(22 reviews) - Summer Brews for Days Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Breweries
You can expect big flavors out of our lil brewery. With an emphasis on Hazy IPAs, Fruit Beers, Stouts, and even Sours. We brew what you want to drink! Check Untappd or our website for our current tap list. LIL BEAVER SERVES FOOD! We have a full menu and a full kitchen, offering many options that pair great with our selection of brews. Food is available for dining in or to-go via pickup. We are kid friendly, but no dogs allowed in the taproom due to county health code. Dogs are welcome on the patio!See more..
4.5Riggs Beer Company(22 reviews) - The way local brewing was meant to be Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Our tap room seats 95 people in a cozy environment with a great view of our production brewery and our outside beer garden. Its family friendly atmosphere is enhanced by a playground and outdoor games. It is surrounded by test plots of barley and hops. Enjoy one of our beers from our. We also offer a wide array of sodas, coffee, wines, cold brew coffee, and cider. Feel free to bring your own food or enjoy meals from the delicious food trucks parked right outside of our building.See more..
Stopped here on a Thursday night to try some of their brews after hearing of friends that visited. It was a little hard to find (wish there were better markings on the outside of the building), but it was worth the effort. We had samples of all of their current offerings and took home a howler of the Nasty Squirrel. Love supporting local business and glad to see a small brewery open up in the area.See more..
4.5Evil Horse Brewing Company(17 reviews) - Historic building in Crete now home to a great craft brewery Saturday: 11:59 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
High Quality Craft Brewer featuring a variety of "true-to-style" craft beers including IPA, APA, American Wheat, Porter, Irish Stout, Belgian Saison, Hefeweizen, Best Bitter, Seasonals and more. Located in the historic Seggebruch Building in downtown Crete, Illinois (located approximately 20 miles south of Chicago and 5 miles west of Northwest Indiana). Beautifully remodeled and comfortable Tasting Room.See more..
4.5Skeleton Key Brewery(17 reviews) - MORE BREWERIES LIKE THIS PLEASE! Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Love this place, LOVE IT! Enter the brewery for tasty brews and jolly good times. Do you often get bored just sitting at in a chair with a beer in hand like me? Skeleton Key has got you covered! Board Games galore with a wide selection of classic favorites. Bring your date, bring your friends, bring your kids! Bartenders here were absolutely wonderful, super nice peeps that make you feel special while handing you a delicious cup of beautifully crafted liquid gold. The name Skeleton Key might sound spooky, but it could without a shadow of a doubt be the Key (haha) to spicing up your weekend with some of the best tasty beer the suburbs of Chicago have to offer. I sure thought so. My goodness who doesn’t love beer? I know I do, and Skeleton Key definitely has some great ones. Try them all! I did, and I’ll be back to do it all over again!See more..
Fun little home soda factory...no food, just the best sodas in 100 miles. Pure cane sugar, and great taste. Get the tour, it doesn't take long, and it is fun to see the bottling plant in action. See more..
One Trick Pony Brewery is a homey little microbrewery in Lansing. Stopped here one weekday afternoon and fully enjoyed the visit. There was a small patio in front to sit outside which came in handy during these pandemic times. In spite of being a small place, it appears they offer indoor live music (I was there too early in the day). The rustic deco in the taproom has a horse theme (horseshoes and saddles on the wall). Their beer offerings change frequently, hence no printed menu. The beers are listed on a board in the taproom. A large variety of beers are available, and I had a Taster Flight of four excellent beers. They also offer their beers to go in crowlers/growlers, and two were available in 16-oz cans. One Trick Pony Brewing is a great place to go for people who love craft beers and worth repeat visits to check out their changing brews. See more..
Great beer, laid back atmosphere, We found Molly’s Pint when we came to visit SIU. Now we stop in with every visit to the area.See more..
5.0Lieferbräu Brewery(13 reviews) - Lieferbrau Brewery = Great Beer Breweries
Wonderful atmosphere for visiting with family and friends. The building is beautifully restored. Perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening!See more..
5.0Wishful Acres Farm & Brewery(13 reviews) - Great root beer, people, and service Saturday: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
My daughter and I went here to pick up some root beer during our family vacation, and we love the people, the place, and the root beer. We were able to just come into the main barn/service area and pick up our root beer for carry out. It was reasonably priced, and it came in a souvenir bottle that we could keep for future use. While we were there, I had a small chat with the owners about their business and story, and they were happy to share their experience and insight. This is a great family business with a great product, and I highly recommend that you check it out if you're passing through or staying in the Lena region. The root beer is a dynamite combination with pizza. Also, I want to note that they were super clean and I felt safe when I was there, which was nice during COVID.See more..
Stopped in Thanksgiving wknd with my daughter. New owner Bob was there, nice varied group of people were in & out. Cool easy atmosphere with board games & tasty micro brews! Plan on going in to see live music sometime soon.See more..
Super good variety and all are tasty. The Vienna Lager was so creamy. The Citra was good as was the birra. All of them were super good. Definitely come if at Great Wolf Lodge or close by. It’s also dog and kid friendly. A flight is 4 4 oz pours for 9.00. They do offer a military and teachers discount. Great spot.See more..
Built in 1857, our historic 20,000-sf structure is Illinois oldest standing brewery and distillery. These walls have endured everything from a tornado in 1901 to government raids throughout prohibition. The tour begins in the old cellar where guests learn about the early immigrant brew master, John Bielfeldt who started brewing on the property in 1850. Our collection of artifacts, curiosities, and breweriana is displayed with original photos from the property dating back to the mid 1800’s. Guests will then venture deep underground, far beneath the cellar into our subterranean artesian well. The cavernous limestone space is the source of many local legends, and the fountain head still flows with the same pristine water that made the early brewers famous. (please note - guests are welcome to take a group photo while underground). The group will then journey to the distillery production floor. The tour concludes with a guided tasting. After the tour, stay for dinner & drinksSee more..
A great place to stop and have a couple beers. They have a lot of sours and heavier beers (stouts and porters). We had samples of 9 beers and loved 8 of them. The staff was really knowledgeable and nice. We were there for an hour but the woman behind the bar came by multiple times and gave us free samples of beer from bottles she just opened. We plan on stopping by again. Lots of restaurants next door so plenty of places to get food to bring in.See more..
The quality and variety of the beer here is exceptional. They aren’t afraid to brew traditionally and with a twist. New taps regularly with customer favs like Barfight Brown Ale and a few with a twist like Orange Whip. Plus the decor is great with an industrial meets Springfieldian chill vibe. The staff is super knowledgeable and even Cicerone Certified...so you get the “Sommelier of Beer” when deciding what to order. We like Buzz Bomb so much we held my Mom’s 70th Birthday Party here a couple of years back. They have a fantastic upstairs and since we live out of town they were tremendous with arrangements for food from Cafe Moxo across the street and music. These folks are friendly too. Buzz Bomb is not to missed when in town. See more..
5.0Blue Island Beer Company(7 reviews) - Hidden gem Spent 1-2 hours Breweries This brewery has amazing beer and their tap room has great ambience. On the weekends their is almost always live music.See more..
Went here with another couple for drinks after lunch on Saturday. Place had a few people and was a huge hall to sit down in. Brew their own beers on site. Friendly staff working at the bar. Offered us a few little samples of certain beers. Had some great solid stouts that were really good. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely go back here again if in the area.See more..
1.0The Huddle Sports Bar(5 reviews) - Really Good......to barely average Spent 2-3 hours Bars & Clubs • Breweries I was excited to eat here , because all the locals liked it..( Well many do ) I walked in , I was warmly welcomed there is a pretty good bar menu and that's about where it ended... I ordered the pretzel appetizer and the grease was dripping off of the pretzels when they were served... Not really A big deal we really shouldn't be eating pretzels after all I guess could barely eat 1 of the 4See more..
4.5Oswego Brewing Co.(5 reviews) - Great place to unwind Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Locally Owned, Locally Brewed: Independent Craft Beer made at your Gathering Place in Downtown OswegoSee more..
4.0Forge Brewhouse(5 reviews) - OMG.... this place has amazing beer! Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Forge Brewhouse is a production brewery with an onsite taproom located just east of the Northern Illinois University Campus. Our onsite taproom is open to sample our famous handcrafted beers and exclusive new experimental beers. Enjoy our beer to go with growlers and howlers re-filled at our taproom. We do offer snacks, but we do not have a kitchen. You may your own food, or have food delivered!See more..
We became mug holders on our second visit to this Steampunkesque tap room because we loved the beer so much! The Mad Scientist brews live up to their names and there's always something new to try. They also always have porters, all year long, which is uncommon and we are so grateful! We live about twenty minutes away and end up making the trip about once a week or so. You can also order in from some great restaurants down the street. Definitely worth a visit!See more..
This craft brewery will satisfy the thrist of beer drinkers looking for their locally brewed IPA and other house specialties. Got a minute, give them a try! Well worth the stop!See more..
5.0Recess Brewing(4 reviews) - Rehearsal Dinner Spent 1-2 hours Breweries Much too small for our party, however, we made it work because the groom loved this place. We brought in our own food. We had an open bar for 2 hours and was less than $500, not too bad. Beer is good! Pet friendly too! Bartender very friendly and kept up with the Friday night crowd and our party. Clean restrooms.See more..
Visited Hickory Creek Brewing after a bike ride on the nearby Wauponsee Glacial Trail. I am really impressed with this wonderfully designed taproom. The nature scene pictures on two walls in the taproom are just amazing. The whole place was 'spic and span' clean. A large variety of their craft beers are available in the taproom. Interestingly, they offer two types of Taster flights - The Regular flight has four beers in 8-oz glasses, and the Junior flight has four beers in 4-oz glasses. Of course, the customer selects the four beers from the menu. In addition, beers to go are available in cans, howlers (32-oz) and growlers (64-oz) at reasonable prices. I was impressed with my taster flight, with the best being the Whack the Beaver Imperial Porter. They don’t serve food except Pretzels, but outside food is permitted. I highly recommend Hickory Creek Brewing for craft beer lovers. One will certainly find one or more beers to their liking.See more..
4.0River Hawk Brewing(3 reviews) - Well worth a visit Saturday: 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
River Hawk Brewing in Channahon is a beautiful brewery/taproom. The tables are shiny and beautifully decorated. The taproom has a nice TV viewing area, and outdoor seating is also available. I had a flight of four taster beers and enjoyed all of them; the Oatmeal Stout was outstanding. I also had a sample sip of the Honey Wheat - that one was pretty flat and insipid. No food is served at the brewery but food trucks visit the place occasionally or one can bring in food from outside. Ample parking is available. River Hawk Brewing is well worth the visit for tasting craft beers. The place also produces wines.See more..
3.5Wake Brewing(3 reviews) - " New Brewing Company With Nice Building " Saturday: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
I visited the Wake Brewing facility a few weeks ago. Wake has only been open a few months and are building their popularity. Wake has brewed up several very different types of beers.The interior of the building is very clean, simple, functional, modest. They have a very nice outside patio area also.Their IPA beers were good. The Shook One's was very good. Wake also has different Punk and Individual music bands and performers from the 70's & 80's, which play there. Definitely Wake Brewing is for a younger crowd.See more..
5.0Elder Brewing Co.(3 reviews) - Hitting up the local Joliet breweries Saturday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Breweries This place has been open about two years and in a really quiet area that’s pretty small. There is a back room which is nice for bigger groups. These beers were all very rich in flavor. Even picked up a shirt since their logo was too cool. It turns out while we were there one of the owners was hanging out and we didn’t even realize it. Met their baby & just enjoyed our afternoon before the wedding. No food but great beer. Do not skip it.See more..
5.01905 Brewing Company(2 reviews) - Great brewery in a small town Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
1905 Brewing Company produces crafted beers in a wide range of malt-forward styles, served in a taproom that formerly housed general stores and the town’s newspaper. The building, built in 1905, has been beautifully renovated using repurposed wood, doors and other items from the building itself, as well as from other businesses and homes in Assumption. This is a “don’t miss” stop in CIL!See more..
5.0Midwest Ale Works(2 reviews) - Brews in EastMo Saturday: 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM Breweries
Great brewery, great atmosphere. This old but renovated space features an open plan featuring a brewhouse, large bar and table seating inside and out. MAW doesn't serve food, however there are food options from other businesses in the same building. They offer house made craft beers, guest craft beers, ciders, domestic beers and cocktails. The owners are great guys and take an interest in knowing that you are enjoying yourself while there. I recommend the Crimson Simcoe Red Ale, PB&J IPA or the Klassic KolschSee more..
Will County Brewing is a wonderful craft brewery with a nice and well-laid out taproom. They are located in a shopping mall and so finding a parking place was easy. They offer a wide variety of excellent beers at very reasonable prices. I and my son shared two flights of beers on our visit, and enjoyed tasting all the beers. I highly recommend visiting Will County Brewing.See more..
Stopped in and had a few flights. Good beer, staff was great. No food is prepared there, but they do have food trucks pretty regularly.See more..
4.5Quincy Brewing Company(2 reviews) - Theology on Tap Saturday: 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM Breweries
This micro brewery hands down has great beers. You can bring in your own food or go when they have a food truck serving. Prices are great and the staff is always friendly. The owners do it right.See more..
5.0Golden Fox Brewing LLC(2 reviews) - Come around back! Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Golden Fox Brewing was created by two friends, Jim Fox and Kevin Ray, both of whom dabbled in homebrewing. Years ago, Kevin received a homebrewing kit for his birthday and was immediately hooked on the hobby. When Kevin started taking his homebrew to Indianapolis Colt's tailgates, he then discovered Jim also homebrewed. Through brewing for themselves and friends, they discovered that others loved the beers they crafted as much as they did. With people offering to buy their beer, the dream started to come alive—to brew beer on a professional level. The goal was to start out small, then grow steadily and ultimately retire from their full-time jobs. The opportunity arose to start and grow faster much sooner than expected. Now here we are, opening a taproom just three short years later!See more..
