# Best breweries in Rockford, Illinois

> The best breweries in Rockford, Illinois, ranked. 5 breweries within 13 miles. Updated weekly.

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Breadcrumb: Breweries → United States → Illinois → Rockford

Within 13 miles of Rockford we track 5 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Urban Forest Craft Brewing in Rockford leads the list at 3.95 (Fine).

## Ranked breweries

1. [Urban Forest Craft Brewing](https://finding.beer/brewery/urban-forest-craft-brewing-21817.md) — 3.95, Fine — Rockford, Illinois
2. [Hairy Cow Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/hairy-cow-brewing-company-32662.md) — 3.90, Fine — Byron, Illinois
3. [Carlyle Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/carlyle-brewing-co-5399.md) — 3.77, Fine — Rockford, Illinois
4. [Pig Minds Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/pig-minds-brewing-co-3667.md) — 3.58, Poor — Machesney Park, Illinois
5. [Prairie Street Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/prairie-street-brewing-company-7053.md) — 3.54, Poor — Rockford, Illinois

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