Trust us, Illinois knows beer. Need proof? Craft a tour and visit some of the state’s best breweries and you’ll see. Microbreweries, craft breweries, and beer tastings from every part of Illinois will have you reconsidering which member of the 50 states is king of beer. Some of the biggest names in beer started out as breweries in Illinois. There are designated brewery tours across the state that offer beer tastings, but if you know what you like, you’ll easily be able to find breweries wherever you are that will satisfy what you seek.
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St. Nicholas From Hotel to Brewery
In the town of Du Quoin, Illinois, Abby Ancell turned a historic hotel building into a gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Read more about St. Nicholas From Hotel to Brewery -
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BrickStone Brewery
Just 60 miles outside of Chicago lies Bourbonnais, Illinois, home to the Chicago Bears training camp — and BrickStone Brewing’s growing list of award-winning craft beers. Read more about BrickStone Brewery -
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Ottawa's Tangled Roots Brewery
In Ottawa, IL, Tangled Roots makes handcrafted beer from home-grown hops and barley. Read more about Ottawa's Tangled Roots Brewery