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1. Bosacki’s Home Brew, Mundelein ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. BuckleDown Brewery, Lyons ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Church Street Brewing Company, Chicago

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4. Hailstorm Brewing Company, Tinley Park

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5. Hopskeller Brewery, Waterloo

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6. Lake Bluff Brewing Company, Lake Bluff

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7. Lake Effect Brewing Company, Chicago

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8. Miskatonic Brewing Company, Darien

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9. Myths and Legends Brewing Company, Westmont

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10. Penrose Brewing, Geneva

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11. Begyle Brewery, Chicago

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12. Rhodell Brewery, Peoria

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13. Solemn Oath Brewery, Naperville

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14. Tighthead Brewing, Mundelein

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15. Werk Force Brewing, Plainfield

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Craft brewing is big news in Illinois. The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of small craft breweries which are popping up all over in response to the demand for artisanal brews.
  • Many of the most successful craft breweries had their origins in home-brewers' kitchens and cellars, where the brewers honed their skills before offering their distinctive beers to the public.
  • Be sure to check out the Illinois Craft Beer Week in May and the Chicago Beer Fest in October.

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