1748 W Jefferson Ave
Naperville, IL

Growing up, Brewmaster Paul Kreiner and his extended family spent summer vacations in a small town in central Wisconsin where every day at noon the town whistle blew. The sounding of the noon whistle indicated it was time to crack open the first beer of the day. This tradition was about drinking great beer of course, but more importantly creating lasting memories with family and friends.

1338 Main St
Crete, IL

"Do what you want and don’t let anyone stand in your way." That was Evil Horse – the name of our undersized appaloosa mare with an oversized desire to never be ridden. Owned by our Brewmaster; she refused to be conquered, and riding her became a challenge that many attempted and few succeeded. For those that got bucked off, we’d drink a beer in your honor – one that we took pride in crafting ourselves.

218 E Cass St
Joliet, IL

Elder Brewing Company is a cozy craft brewery in downtown Joliet, Illinois. With classic board and video games in the taproom, movies playing on VHS, and curated local music scene with indoor and outdoor performances, Elder is a vibe.

110 W Jefferson St
Ottawa, IL

As Illinois’ leading brewer of Farm to Foam beers, Tangled Roots literally embraces the nature around us, brewing with hops and barley grown on their own farm here in Starved Rock Country. Similarly, their unique chef-crafted menus are inspired by ingredients sourced from local farmers and growers. Try their restaurants for incredible food & brew pairings, particularly Lock & Mule in Lockport and The Lone Buffalo in Ottawa, IL.

913 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL

Great beer in an atmosphere themed to scary movies, Mad Hatchet brews many sorts of beers throughout the year to the delight of many. Their brewing vessels are dedicated to Freddy Kruger, Jason, and more. With a gorgeous bar and decor, you'll feel like you're right at home. Just beware of what lurks in the darkness...

431 Talcott Ave
Lemont, IL

Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont experiments with local fruits and spices, seasonal lagers, barrel-aging, wild yeast, and cider-beers on occasion. Their four flagship offerings best represent Pollyanna and are available year-round. Their intimate and unique taproom is located near the I&M Canal. The taproom offers tasting flights, draft pours, and to-go 64oz growlers or 32oz howlers, as well as tours and a scenic look at the brewery. Bring in or order food and enjoy a flight of brews at Pollyanna Brewing Company.

110 Bridge St
Wilmington, IL

Rt 66 Old School Brewing is located on Route 66 and next to the Kankakee River. It is just steps from Water Street in Wilmington connected to the famous Nelly's Restaurant. Stop in to try an ice cold beer in this great brewery. Proud owners Steve & Tina Nelson had a vision several years ago and made it a reality. Steve and Tina are TRUE lovers of beer. Everywhere they travel, they checkout all the local breweries. That got them thinking to open a small hometown brewery in Wilmington.

1000 N Frontage Rd
Darien, IL

So many of the greatest beers in the world were markers on the journey to brew beer ourselves. They are instructive. They are canon. And we find enjoyment in devoting ourselves to the quest of their honorable replication. But we also love a good glitch. Riffing on tradition and interpreting styles in a new way enables Miskatonic to tilt the board and brew with a twist. It’s their way of exploring the curiosities that make beer a constantly evolving idea. But who knows what lies beyond. Miskatonic only ever see the edges of their own world. Impossible glimpses of the universe. They toil away in the dark of new fermentation. Miskatonic enjoys the anxiety of occasionally working in the realm of chaos, tasting something unexpected, unsettling, and if they try hard enough, maybe even unexplored.

1026 S State St
Lockport, IL

Fresh Brewed Beer, Born and Raised in Lockport

1333 S Schoolhouse Rd
New Lenox, IL

Hickory Creek Brewing grows their own hops on their property -- Cascade, Willamette, and Centennial varieties. They use the remaining silo from the former farmstead as a support structure for the hop vines. They also have black walnut, wild pear, crab apple, and mulberry trees on our property, provides an interesting flavor to their beers.