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Best Breweries in Illinois, USA
2. Afterthought Brewing Company
Lombard, United States
We are a small, family-run, saison-focused brewery in Lombard, Illinois brewing 1.5-barrel batches. Saison is a style that was born in the Belgian and French countryside, traditionally consumed by field laborers. We believe saisons should be dry, relatively low in alcohol, highly carbonated, and thirst quenching. Our saisons take inspiration from Old World traditions, but also incorporate American and other New World fruit and hops. We emphasize the use of oak and fermentation with yeast and bacteria outside of traditional brewer’s yeast. We use Midwestern ingredients when possible. Our individual beers are based on concepts and, like wine, will vary from batch to batch. We believe in subtlety of flavor and that saisons are often, though not always, enhanced by a bit of lemonade or wine-like tartness, though not by outright acidity. We plan to create beers that we enjoy, and hope that our community will embrace them too. First beers released on May 19, 2017.
3. Goldfinger Brewing Company
Downers Grove, United States
The Goldfinger family knows beer! From the mid 1800s till the early 1900s, Goldfingers across Central Europe sold hops, malted barley, and crafted beers on brewing equipment they designed and manufactured. At their St. Philip Street brewery and pub in Kraków, in a bygone era, locals would exclaim “na Zdrowie!” As they clinked together mugs filled with their crisp brews. Today, the robust brewing tradition of our ancestors is reborn at Goldfinger Brewing Company of Downers Grove, Illinois. A true Lager house
4. Brothership Brewing
Mokena, United States
Brothership Brewing produce's flawless beer and is ranked #5 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Earth Go Hard", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Aliens vs Cowboys", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
5. White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery
Sparta, United States
White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #2 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Elliptic", which is a Saison and "Le Fruited Series White Peach", which is a Wild Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Wild Ales.
6. Hop Butcher For The World
Chicago, United States
Hop Butcher For The World produce's world class beer and is ranked #4 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Double Grid", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Blazed Orange Milkshake", which is a Milkshake IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
7. Phase Three Brewing
Lake Zurich, United States
Phase Three Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #7 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Pixel", which is a New England IPA and "Double Pixel", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
8. Roaring Table Brewing
Lake Zurich, United States
Roaring Table is a 10bbl brewery located in Lake Zurich. We're brewing beer the hard way—in small batches by hand—at a cozy taproom that aims to foster a community of craft-minded enthusiasts. We feature an eclectic menu of beers, showcasing the amazing range of flavors that a few simple ingredients can display when subjected to the magic of fermentation. From the dry and expressive farmhouse-style beers of France and Belgium, to the freewheeling DIY attitude of American homebrewers, to the simple purity of lagers, we’ll take our inspiration from the wide variety of influences that marks this as a golden age for beer drinkers. There will also be several wines available, and salty snacks. If you’d prefer a meal, feel free to order in from any of our nearby restaurant neighbors.
9. More Brewing Company
Villa Park, United States
More Brewing Company is a craft brewery with locations in Villa Park, Huntley and Bartlett, IL specializing in hop-saturated ales, flavorful imperial stouts & a variety of other unique ales and lagers. The name More comes from our town of Villa Park, which was previously known as Ardmore. We wanted to tie in the roots of the city as well as offer MORE! In addition to our beer, we have an extensive whiskey/bourbon collection, craft spirits, wines on tap, and even feature other local Chicago breweries.
10. Triptych Brewing
Savoy, United States
PLEASE NOTE, THIS ACCOUNT IS UNMONITORED, BUT FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US VIA OUR WEBSITE. A triptych (/'triptik/) is a set of three associated artistic works intended to be enjoyed together. In the middle ages, triptychs were one of the few ways people could enjoy art and often, a pilgrimage was involved in seeing them. We wanted a brewery name that above all emphasized the art of brewing beer. Since visiting our brewery requires a pilgramage off the beaten path and since beer is an artistic combination of three main ingredients we figured that the name Triptych was a perfect fit.
11. Other Half Brewing Co.
Chicago, United States
In 2014, Sam Richardson, Matt Monahan and Andrew Burman founded Other Half Brewing Company, a local brewery in New York City with a simple mission: to create beers that they wanted to drink from a company that they wanted to be a part of. Their vision was to build a passionate team that brewed great beers in the state of New York—done so with effort and thoughtfulness—to represent the “Other Half” of the industry. Today, Other Half craft beers in their Brooklyn brewery and are dedicated to collaborating with breweries both in New York as well as across the world in an effort to constantly move the industry forward while elevating the craft. The Other Half team believes that local breweries play an important role in their communities which is why they partner with these other likeminded brewers and brands in local nabes across the country and the world—but always return to their home state of New York and their Brooklyn taproom.
12. Maplewood Brewing Company
Chicago, United States
Maplewood Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #10 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Son of Juice", which is a New England IPA and "Charlatan", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
13. Mikerphone Brewing
Elk Grove Village, United States
Mikerphone Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #11 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Mikerphone Check 1, 2", which is an Imperial IPA and "Imperial Smells Like Bean Spirit", which is an Imperial Coffee Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
14. Riverlands Brewing Company
St. Charles, United States
St. Charles brewery, taproom, and patio focused on high quality ales and lagers that ride the line between innovation and tradition. Our brewery is owned and operated by family and close friends, and our beer is best enjoyed in the company of such. When you visit our taproom, you'll be included in that family feel of our brewery, and you'll enjoy some great beer too. Brewed by friends. For friends.
15. Whiskey Hill Brewing
Westmont, United States
Whether you are a first time guest or a frequent visitor, we would like to answer a popular question and share a bit of history with you. That ever popular question is, "Do you make whiskey?" Well, not quite! However, since you are asking, we will give you a brief and interesting explanation of how our name, Whiskey Hill, came to be. It is a bit of Westmont history mixed in with some back alley folk tales. More | https://www.whiskeyhillbrewing.com/our-story
16. Old Irving Brewing Co.
Chicago, United States
Old Irving Brewing Co. produce's world class beer and is ranked #15 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Beezer", which is a New England IPA and "Double Beezer", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
18. Half Acre Beer Company
Chicago, United States
Half Acre Beer Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #14 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Daisy Cutter Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "GoneAway", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
19. Dovetail Brewery
Chicago, United States
Dovetail Brewery produce's flawless beer and is ranked #18 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Hefeweizen", which is a Wheat Beer and "Vienna Lager", which is a Vienna Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Pale Lagers.
20. Pipeworks Brewing Company
Chicago, United States
Pipeworks Brewing Co was established in 2012 by home brewers who had a dream to create quality beers with a high level of creativity and thoughtful experimentation. In the early years, the scrappy team of brewers generated an early following and developed street cred in the local Chicago market by releasing almost one new beer a week. In 2014, Pipeworks expanded into a larger production facility in the Hermosa neighborhood of Chicago. The team has grown but in numbers and in skill level, but the same core emphasis on quality and creativity remains. Today, Pipeworks Brewing Co's beers are still self distributed throughout Chicagoland, but now Pipeworks beers, including their number 1 selling beer, "Ninja vs Unicorn" Double India Pale Ale, can be found in multiple states thanks to partnerships with distributors who share a similar commitment to quality. Hometown fans of Pipeworks Brewing Co can find a wide and fresh selection of Pipeworks beers available for pickup from "The Dojo", the to-go shop located within their production facility in Hermosa.
21. White Oak Brewing
Normal, United States
White Oak Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #20 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Holla Atcha", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale and "Me Llama Llama", which is a Mild. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
22. Wake Brewing
Rock Island, United States
Wake Brewing produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #14 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Hand of Doom", which is an Other Stout and "Invisible Oranges", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
23. Knack Brewing & Fermentations
Kankakee, United States
24. Sundial Brewing & Blending
Barrington, United States
Sundial Brewing & Blending produce's high quality beer and is ranked #21 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Sundial Pils", which is a German Pilsner and "Sundial Wit", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Pale Ales.
25. Saint Errant Brewing
Chicago, United States
Saint Errant is a small-batch nanobrewery inspired by travels and friendships made with the ever growing community of craft brewers. We have a strong focus on mixed fermentation beers while always exploring the boundaries of simple yet distinctive clean fermentation beers.
27. Hubbard’s Cave
Niles, United States
Hubbard's Cave produce's high quality beer and is ranked #24 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Coffee & Cakes (All Canned Dates)", which is an Imperial Stout and "French Toast (All Canned Dates)", which is an Imperial Pastry Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
28. Werk Force Brewing Company
Plainfield, United States
Werk Force Brewing is driven by a true passion for craft beer and community. With a foundation in homebrewing, we strive to produce unique batches created by outside-of-the-box thinking. Werk Force brews are available in house through our Tap Room and select accounts throughout Chicagoland.
29. Keeping Together
Chicago, United States
Keeping Together produce's high quality beer and is ranked #18 in Illinois. They are most well known for "The Art of Holding Space", which is a Table Beer and "The Grace of Maybe", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Pale Ales.
30. Analytical Brewing
Lexington, United States
Analytical Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #27 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Analytical by Nature", which is an American IPA and "Analyze This!", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
31. Hailstorm Brewing Co.
Tinley Park, United States
We believe in focusing on the key aspects of the brewing process that most affect quality and stability. We believe in big bold flavors. When we say something has a unique ingredient in it, you can bet you will taste it. We are growing our barrel aging program as fast as possible and exploring new tecniques with wood fermentation, wild ales and exotic ingredients.
32. Hidden Hand
Naperville, United States
Hidden Hand produce's high quality beer and is ranked #30 in Illinois. They are most well known for "The 77", which is an American Light Lager and "She'll Know", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
33. Open Outcry Brewing Company
Chicago, United States
Innovative brewery and pizza kitchen located on the southside of Chicago in the Beverly-Morgan Park neighborhood. We pursue the perfect beer every day, and we won't stop until we find it!
34. Marz Community Brewing Co.
Chicago, United States
Marz Community Brewing Co makes small, artisanal batches of beer in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. Marz supports various cultural and social platforms that help us build the community of the future.
35. Energy City Brewing
Batavia, United States
Energy City Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #34 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Bistro Smoothie Mango Pineapple Banana", which is a Fruited Sour and "Bâtisserie S’Mores Stout", which is an Imperial Pastry Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Sours and Dark Beers.
36. Alarmist Brewing
Chicago, United States
Alarmist Brewing produce's flawless beer and is ranked #17 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Le Jus", which is a New England IPA and "Pantsless Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
37. Foreign Exchange
Aurora, United States
Foreign Exchange produce's high quality beer and is ranked #31 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Kittywampus", which is a Coffee Porter and "Player 8,195 Has Entered the Game", which is a Sour IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
39. is/was brewing
Chicago, United States
is/was brewing produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Will Be", which is a Saison and "Tree Tipper", which is a Farmhouse Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Amber Ales.
40. First Forest Brewing
Hodgkins, United States
First Forest Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #37 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Reaper Repair", which is an Imperial IPA and "Dylan the Pilot", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.
41. Broken Tee Brewing Company
Highwood, United States
Broken Tee Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #38 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Bierantoni", which is an Italian Pilsner and "Range Session", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
42. Mississippi Culture
Staunton, United States
Mississippi Culture produce's high quality beer and is ranked #36 in Illinois. They are most well known for "At the Cauldron's Bottom", which is a Saison and "Pearl Street Blonde", which is a Belgian Blonde. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Sours.
44. Lil Beaver Brewery
Bloomington, United States
Lil Beaver Brewery produce's world class beer and is ranked #15 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Wainbows", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Lord of the Peach Rings", which is a Sour IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
45. Scratch Brewing Company
Ava, United States
Scratch Brewing Company is a farmhouse brewery and restaurant located 5 miles from the Shawnee National Forest in Ava, Illinois. Named one of the top four breweries for foraged beer by Outside Magazine, and one of the most beautiful places to drink beer in the world by All About Beer Magazine, Scratch Brewing Company focuses on farmhouse beers and other styles brewed with home grown and locally farmed and foraged ingredients. The brewery has an ever rotating selection of traditional styles, enhanced by the innovative addition of local ingredients, including nettle, elderberry, ginger, dandelion, maple sap, hickory, lavender, and local honey, among others.
46. Revolution Brewing
Chicago, United States
Revolution Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #39 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Anti-Hero", which is an American IPA and "Fist City", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
47. Cruz Blanca
Chicago, United States
Cruz Blanca Craft Cerveza produce's high quality beer and is ranked #42 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Palm Shade Tropical Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "El Train IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
48. Riggs Beer Company
Urbana, United States
Riggs Beer Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #42 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Hefeweizen", which is a Wheat Beer and "American Lager", which is an American Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Wheat Beers and Pale Lagers.
49. Karetas Brewing
Itasca, United States
Karetas Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #43 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Archangel M.9 Tripel", which is a Belgian Tripel and "BBA 48 Kings: “Colm Cille”", which is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy. Their primary focus is brewing Belgian Ales and Strong Ales.
50. Imperial Oak Brewing
Willow Springs, United States
Imperial Oak Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #45 in Illinois. They are most well known for "Prediction?...Pain!", which is an Imperial IPA and "Crank It Hype", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.