Breweries in Illinois, United States
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Updated: June 13, 2009

Arlington Heights
2.5 hops O'Grady's Brewery and Pub #1 — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
O'Grady Brewing
 372 East Golf Road
Arlington Heights IL 60005
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Aurora
2.5 hops America's Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)
Walter Payton's Roundhouse
 205 North Broadway
Aurora IL 60505
Telephone: +1 630-264-2739
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-10:00pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-9:00pm.
Brewer: Mike Rybinski, Felipe Reyes
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Batavia
1.5 hops Cugino Brewing Company — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
1501 East Wilson
Batavia IL 60510
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Berwyn
2.5 hops Weinkeller Brewery - Berwyn — Closed in 2000 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
6417 West Roosevelt Road
Berwyn IL 60402
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Bloomington
2.5 hops Illinois Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
102 North Center Street #111
Bloomington IL 61701
Telephone: +1 309-829-2805
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-1:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am, Sunday noon-1:00am.
Brewer: Jeff Skinner
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Carbondale
2.5 hops Copper Dragon Brewing — No longer brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
Pinch Penny Pub
 700 East Grand Avenue
Carbondale IL 62901
Telephone: +1 618-549-3348
Brewer: Harlan Bayer
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Champaign
Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works — Champaign Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantBeer To Go (Off-License)
301 North Neil Street
Champaign IL 61821
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-10:00pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-9:00pm.
Brewer: Matt Potts
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Joe's Brewery — Closed in 1997 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
706 South Fifth Street
Champaign IL 61820
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Chicago
3 hops Black Toad Brewing Company Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Chicago IL 60612
Brewer: Goose Island Brewing
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Brewing Company No. 9 — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
2350 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago IL 60614
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3.5 hops Chicago Brewing — Closed in 1997 Not open to the public (as far as I know)
1830 North Besly Court
Chicago IL 60622
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3.5 hops Golden Prairie Brewing — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
2536 North Elston Avenue
Chicago IL 60647
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Goose Island Beer Company - Wrigleyville Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
3535 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60657
Telephone: +1 773-832-9040
Toll-Free: +1 800-466-7363
Hours: Monday-Friday 4:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 11:00am.
Brewer: Wil Turner
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3 hops Goose Island Beer Company — Clybourn Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)Tours
1800 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago IL 60614
Telephone: +1 312-915-0071
Toll-Free: +1 800-466-7363
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-1:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am.
Brewer: Wil Turner
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3.5 hops Goose Island Beer Company — Fulton Street Not open to the public (as far as I know)
1800 West Fulton Street
Chicago IL 60612
Telephone: +1 312-226-1119
Toll-Free: +1 800-466-7363
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Hopcats Restaurant and Brewery — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
2354 North Clybourn
Chicago IL 60614
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Metropolitan Brewing Not open to the public (as far as I know)
5121 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago IL 60640
Brewer: Doug Hurst
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MillerCoors Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Chicago IL
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Moonshine — No longer brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantRetail Items
1824 West Division Street
Chicago IL 60622
Telephone: +1 773-862-8686
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3 hops Piece Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
1927 West North Avenue
Chicago IL 60622
Telephone: +1 773-772-4422
Hours: Daily 11:30am.
Brewer: Jonathan Cutler
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2.5 hops River West Brewing — Closed in 2000 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
925 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago IL 60622
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3 hops Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Chicago Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)
1 West Grand Avenue
Chicago IL 60610
Telephone: +1 312-755-9339
Brewer: Pete Crowley
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Slopeside Brewing Company — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
3445 North Elaine Place #1N
Chicago IL 60657
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2.5 hops State Street Brewing Company — Closed in 1997 Not open to the public (as far as I know)
(Evansville Brewing)
 2555 South Leavitt Street
Chicago IL 60608
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Stockyard Brewing Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Chicago IL 60612
Brewer: Goose Island Brewing
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Trinity Brewing Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Chicago IL 60612
Brewer: Goose Island Brewing
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Weeghman Park Restaurant and Brewery — Closed in 1999 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
Windy City Brewers
 3535 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60657
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Dekalb
1.5 hops Box Office Brewery and Restaurant — Closed in 1998 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
145 North Third Street
Dekalb IL 60115
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Downers Grove
Emmett's Ale House Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)Tours
5200 Main Street
Downers Grove IL 60515
Telephone: +1 630-434-8500
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am, Sunday noon-10:00pm.
Brewer: Ryan Clooney, Rob Hunter
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2 hops Founders Hill Brewing — Closed in 2003 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
5200 Main Street
Downers Grove IL 60515
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Elgin
2.5 hops Prairie Rock Brewing — Elgin — Closed in 2009 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
127 South Grove Avenue
Elgin IL 60120
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Elmhurst
American Beer Works — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
383 Romans Road
Elmhurst IL 60126
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0.5 hops Pavichevich Brewing — Closed in 1997 Not open to the public (as far as I know)
383 Romans Road
Elmhurst IL 60126
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Elmwood
Elmwood Brewing Company — No longer brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
Parkview Restaurant
 118 East Main Street
PO Box 57
Elmwood IL 61529
Telephone: +1 309-742-4200
Hours: Thursday-Saturday 4:00am-9:00pm, Sunday brunch 10:00am-2:00pm.
Brewer: Matthew Potts
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Flossmoor
2.5 hops Flossmoor Station Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
1035 Sterling Avenue
Flossmoor IL 60422
Telephone: +1 708-957-2739
Brewer: Bryan Shimkos
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Galena
Galena Main Street Brewpub — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
Kingston Inn
 300 North Main Street
Galena IL 61036
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Glen Ellyn
2 hops Glen Ellyn Sports Brew — Closed in 2004 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
433 North Main Street
Glen Ellyn IL 60137
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Hennepin
1 hops Star Union Brewery — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
PO Box 282
RR 1 Box 26
Hennepin IL 61327
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Hoffman Estates
G. Heileman Brewing — Closed in 1999 Not open to the public (as far as I know)
(Stroh Brewery Company)
 1721 Moon Lake Boulevard, Suite 205
Hoffman Estates IL 60194
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Lake Barrington
3 hops Onion Pub & Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantToursInternet Access
22221 Pepper Road
Lake Barrington IL 60010
Telephone: +1 847-381-7308
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00am-11:00pm, Friday 11:00am-1:00am, Saturday noon-1:00am, Sunday noon-10:00pm.
Brewer: Mike Kainz
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3 hops Wild Onion Brewing — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
28W039 Commercial Avenue
Lake Barrington IL 60010
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Lake In The Hills
2.5 hops Govnor's Public House — Closed in 2008 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)ToursInternet Access
220 North Randall Road
Lake In The Hills IL 60156
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Lake Villa
1.5 hops Columbia Bay Brewery Restaurant and Pub — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
38744 North Highway 59
Lake Villa IL 60046
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Libertyville
3 hops Mickey Finn's Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
Libertyville Brewing
 412 North Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville IL 60048
Telephone: +1 847-362-6688
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am, Sunday noon.
Brewer: Greg Browne
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Lincolnshire
3 hops Flatlander's Restaurant & Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)ToursInternet Access
200 Village Green
Lincolnshire IL 60069
Telephone: +1 847-821-1234
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-1:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am.
Brewer: Art Steinhoff
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Lombard
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Yorktown Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)
94 Yorktown Center
Lombard IL 60148
Telephone: +1 630-424-1550
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-1:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am.
Brewer: Timothy Marshall
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2 hops Taylor Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
717 East Butterfield Road
Lombard IL 60148
Telephone: +1 630-990-8700
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-10:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-11:30pm, Sunday noon-10:00pm.
Brewer: Glenn Taylor, Gary Taylor
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Moline
2.5 hops Bent River Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantBeer To Go (Off-License)
1413 Fifth Avenue
Moline IL 61265
Telephone: +1 309-797-2722
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am, Sunday noon-11:00pm.
Brewer: Tim Koster, Steven Ratcliff
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Brewbakers Ale House and Deli — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
425 15th Street
Moline IL 61265
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Morris
FireHouse Restaurant and Brewing — Closed in 2003 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
124 West Illinois Avenue
Morris IL 60450
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Normal
Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works — Normal Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)ToursInternet Access
318 South Towanda Avenue
Normal IL 61761
Telephone: +1 309-862-2337
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-11:00pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-midnight, Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm.
Brewer: Matthew Potts
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O'Fallon
JD Nicks Brewery and Restaurant — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
1711 West US Highway 50
O'Fallon IL 62269
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Orland Park
Harrison's Brewery and Restaurant Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
15845 LaGrange Road
Orland Park IL 60462
Telephone: +1 708-226-0100
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am.
Brewer: Thanh Van Vu
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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery — Orland Park Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)
16156 South La Grange Road
Orland Park IL 60467
Telephone: +1 708-226-0021
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-1:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am.
Brewer: Iain Wilson
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Palatine
Brockway Chophouse & Brewery — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
110 North Brockway Street
Palatine IL 60067
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Emmett's Ale House Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)Tours
110 North Brockway Street
Palatine IL 60067
Telephone: +1 847-359-1533
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-1:00am, Sunday 11:30am-10:00pm.
Brewer: Ryan Clooney
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Peoria
4 hops Crooked Waters Brewing — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
330 SW Constitution Avenue
Peoria IL 61604
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John S. Rhodell Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantBeer To Go (Off-License)
619A Water Street
Peoria IL 61602
Telephone: +1 309-674-7267
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-10:00pm, Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm-11:00pm.
Brewer: Mark Johnstone
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Posen
RJ's Ginseng Beer Company — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
14828 McKinley Avenue
Posen IL 60469
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Quincy
O'Griff's Irish Pub Grill & Brew House Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
415 Hampshire Street
Quincy IL 62301
Telephone: +1 217-224-2002
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-1:00am.
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Richmond
JW Platek's Restaurant and Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
8609 Highway 12
Richmond IL 60071
Telephone: +1 815-678-4078
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 4:00pm.
Brewer: James Platek
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Rock Island
2.5 hops Blue Cat Brew Pub Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
113 18th Street
Rock Island IL 61201
Telephone: +1 309-788-8247
Brewer: Dan Cleaveland
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Rockford
4 hops Carlyle Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)Tours
215 East State Street
Rockford IL 61104
Telephone: +1 815-963-2739
Hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm-midnight, Friday 3:00pm-2:00am, Saturday noon-2:00am.
Brewer: Don Carlyle
[Contact] [Map] [Update]
Rosemont
Ram Restaurant & Brewery of Rosemont Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
(RAM International)
 9520 West Higgins Road
Rosemont IL 60018
Telephone: +1 847-692-4426
[Contact] [Map] [Update]
Saint Charles
2.5 hops Fox Bay Brewing — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
112 North First Avenue
Saint Charles IL 60174
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Monet's Bistro and Brewpub — Closed in 2002 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
112 North First Avenue
Saint Charles IL 60174
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5 hops Pizza Beer Company Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Saint Charles IL 60174
Brewer: Sprecher Brewing
[Contact] [Map] [Update]
Schaumburg
Prairie Rock Brewing - Schaumburg — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
1385 North Meacham Road
Schaumburg IL 60173
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Ram Restaurant & Brewery of Schaumburg Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
(RAM International)
 1901 McConnor Parkway
Schaumburg IL 60173
Telephone: +1 847-517-8791
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-1:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-3:00am, Sunday 11:00am-midnight.
Brewer: Tom Nelson
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South Barrington
Brass Restaurant & Brewery — Closed Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
105 Hollywood Boulevard
South Barrington IL 60010
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1.5 hops Millrose Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurant
45 South Barrington Road
South Barrington IL 60010
Telephone: +1 847-382-7673
Hours: Open Monday-Saturday at 11:00am, Sunday at 10:00am.
Brewer: Jerry Riordan
[Contact] [Map] [Update]
Springfield
Capitol City Brewing — No longer brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
107 West Cook Street
Springfield IL 62704
Telephone: +1 217-753-5725
Brewer: Tom Goldstein, Bill Goldstein
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Urbana
3 hops Bibiana Brewing — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Urbana IL 61801
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Villa Park
Lunar Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)
54 East St.Charles Road
Villa Park IL 60181
Telephone: +1 630-530-2077
Hours: Open daily at noon.
Brewer: Jim Filisko
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Warrenville
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery - Warrenville Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)
28256 Diehl Road
Warrenville IL 60555
Telephone: +1 630-836-1380
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00am-midnight, Friday 11:00am-1:00am, Saturday 11:30am-1:00am, Sunday 11:30am-11:00pm.
Brewer: Griffin Ford
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2.5 hops Two Brothers Brewing Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)Tours
30W114 Butterfield Road
Warrenville IL 60555
Telephone: +1 630-393-4800
Toll-Free: +1 800-451-6348
Brewer: Jim Ebel, Jason Ebel
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West Dundee
2.5 hops Emmett's Tavern and Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurantRetail ItemsBeer To Go (Off-License)Tours
128 West Main Street
West Dundee IL 60118
Telephone: +1 847-428-4500
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-11:00pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12:30am, Sunday 11:30am-10:00pm.
Brewer: Ryan Clooney
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3 hops M.T. Barrels Restaurant & Brewery Bar/Tasting RoomBeer GardenRestaurant
98 West Main Street
West Dundee IL 60118
Telephone: +1 847-426-4030
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-midnight, Friday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am.
Brewer: Frank Simal
[Contact] [Map] [Update]
West Frankfort
Mississippi Delta Micro Brewery — Closed Not open to the public (as far as I know)
Route 4 Box 2798
West Frankfort IL 62896
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Westmont
Weinkeller Brewpub - Westmont — Closed in 2002 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
651 Westmont Drive
Westmont IL 60559
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Wheeling
3 hops Big Horn Brewing @ The RAM 2 Bar/Tasting RoomRestaurant
(RAM International)
 700 North Milwaukee Avenue
Wheeling IL 60090
Telephone: +1 847-520-1222
[Contact] [Map] [Update]
Woodstock
1.5 hops Woodstock Brewing and Bottling — Closed in 1995 Not open to the public (as far as I know)
PO Box 236
Woodstock IL 60098
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