Craft Beer. - Illinois

DJKarotffelSalat · 11-11-2010, 07:20 AM

Ok here in Kankakee(actually in Bourbonnais) we've got a small microbrewery/eatery (theres a word for that but i forgot) called Brick Stone....BEST EM-EFFIN PORTER I HAVE EVER HAD!

two brothers is also muy bueno as far as local breweries go....what are your favorites from the area.

KurtB · 11-15-2010, 06:44 PM

Two brothers is about a 30 minute drive from my house. Prairie Rock Brewery was enjoyable, but they ended up closing a year or two ago (expanded into the wrong locations in my opinion). Don't really know of too many other places like that in this area.

Ti28 · 11-15-2010, 07:58 PM

Two Brothers is good stuff! They are right down the road from me. Stopped in there last week for a burger and growler.

The word you are looking for is brewpub.

cheesecake · 11-16-2010, 05:47 AM

Emmets Ale house has some amazing beers. thye have a location in dundee that i visit

mattstrysik · 11-16-2010, 08:12 AM

Brickstone is great!

slimer · 11-16-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesecake

Emmets Ale house has some amazing beers. thye have a location in dundee that i visit

They have one in Downers Grove as well. I don't mind taking home a few growlers. They also have a Homebrewer club.

cheesecake · 11-16-2010, 11:59 PM

ooh i didnt know they had a homebrewers club. ill have to look into that

Pappers · 11-17-2010, 06:39 AM

Flossmoor Station Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery is in the south suburbs, too.

Conpewter · 11-17-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cheesecake

Emmets Ale house has some amazing beers. thye have a location in dundee that i visit

I agree! You have to try the oatmeal stout!

DrawTap88 · 11-17-2010, 07:47 AM

Limestone on Route 59 in Plainfield is really good. They'll be expanding/updating their menu soon, but the beer is well worth checking out.