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Complete List of Chicago Breweries (2024 Guide)

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The growth brewery industry has quickly gained momentum as craft beers have become more popularized since the early 2000’s. Since then, brewery volume has grown steadily with nearly 9,000 breweries in operation in the U.S. (that’s up from just 1,400 in 2006). Brewery-hopping and craft beer trading have become hobbies in American cities, attracting crowds of beer connoisseurs to breweries around the world to try exclusive batches.

Chicago, renowned for its rich restaurant scene, has seen a corresponding growth in breweries, paralleling the nationwide trend of increasing brewery popularity. Chicago's younger population and craft beer culture has rapidly expanded, catering to a rising demand for locally brewed craft beers. 

The city’s flourishing brewery scene offers a diverse selection of innovative brews and also fosters a sense of community, with breweries serving as gathering spots for locals and visitors alike. To make easy access to all of the city’s breweries, Toast collected a complete list of breweries in Chicago, for you to consider when you are planning your next Saturday outing.

Complete List of Chicago Breweries

NameAddressBrewery Website Link
Adams Street Brewery17 W Adams St., Chicago, IL 60603-5502www.adamsstreetbrewery.com
Alarmist Brewing4055 W Peterson Ave., Suite Rear, Chicago, IL 60646-6072www.alarmistbrewing.com
Aleman Brewing3304 N Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60641-4434www.alemanchicago.com
All Rise Brewing Co235 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607-1401www.allrisebrewing.com
ALULU Brewery and Pub2011 S Laflin St., Chicago, IL 60608-3007www.alulubrew.com
Around the Bend Beer Co.417 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60622-6711www.atbbeerco.com
BBGB Brewery & Hop Farm2000 W Orchard Rd., North Aurora, IL 60542www.facebook.com/bbgbbrewery
Begyle Brewing1800 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-3892www.begylebrewing.com
Bixi Beer2515 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.bixi.beer
Burning Bush Brewery4014 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618www.burningbushbrewery.com
Burnt City Brewing417 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60622www.burntcitybrewing.com
Cahoots Brewing734 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302www.cahootsbrewing.com
Casa Humilde Cervecería417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622www.casahumildecerveceria.com
Conrad Seipp Brewing Company3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618www.seippbrewing.com
Corridor Brewery & Provisions3446 N Southport Ave., Chicago, IL 60657-1420www.corridorchicago.com
Crushed By Giants600 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611www.crushedbygiants.com
Cruz Blanca Brewery904 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607-2208www.cruzblanca.com
Cultivate by Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640www.forbiddenroot.com
Dovetail Brewery1800 W Belle Plaine Ave., Chicago, IL 60613-1827www.dovetailbrewery.com
Dryhop Brewers3155 N Broadway St., Chicago, IL 60657-4508www.dryhopchicago.com
Duneyrr Artisan Fermenta Project2337 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60616www.duneyrr.com
Eris Brewery And Cider House4240 W Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60641www.erischicago.com
Forbidden Root Brewing1746 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622www.forbiddenroot.com
Funkytown Brewery2140 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.act.brewbound.com/funkytown
Goose Island Beer Co. - Barrel House603 N Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612www.gooseisland.com
Goose Island Beer Co. - Clybourn1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614www.gooseisland.com
Goose Island Beer Co. - Fulton St.1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612www.gooseisland.com
Great Central Brewing Company221 N Wood St., Chicago, IL 60612-2614www.greatcentralbrewing.com
Green Star Brewing at Uncommon Ground3800 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613-2812www.uncommonground.com
Half Acre Beer Co2050 W Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL 60625www.halfacrebeer.com
Haymarket Beer Co737 W Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60661-2103www.haymarketbeer.com
Hop Butcher For the World4257 N Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60618www.hopbutcher.com
Hopewell Brewing Co2760 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647-1337www.hopewellbrewing.com
Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co.10426 S Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643-2508www.horsethiefbrewing.com
Howard Street Brewing Company1617 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626www.howardstreetbrewing.com
Illuminated Brew Works, LLC6186 N Northwest Hwy., Chicago, IL 60631www.ibw-chicago.com
Keeping Together2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625www.keepingtogether.com
LaGrow Organic Beer Co5435 N Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60640www.lagrowbeer.com
Lake Effect Brewing Company, LLC4727 W Montrose Ave., Suite C, Chicago, IL 60641-1504www.lakeeffectbrewing.com
Lo Rez Brewing, LLC2101 S Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60608-4529lorezbrewing.com
Maplewood Brewing Company2717 N Maplewood Ave., Chicago, IL 60647-1930www.maplewoodbrew.com
Marz Community Brewing Co.3630 S Iron St., Chicago, IL 60609www.marz.beer
Metropolitan Brewing3057 N Rockwell St., Chicago, IL 60618-7917www.metrobrewing.com
Middle Brow Beer Company2840 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.middlebrowbeer.com
Midwest Coast Brewing Company2137 W Walnut St., Chicago, IL 60612www.midwestcoastbrewing.com
Moody Tongue Brewing Company2515 S Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60616-2308www.moodytongue.com
Odious Cellars3553 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.facebook.com/OdiousCellars
Off Color Brewing3925 W Dickens Ave., Chicago, IL 60647-3453www.offcolorbrewing.com
Off Color Brewing - The Mousetrap1460 N Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL 60642www.offcolorbrewing.com/taproom
Old Irving Brewing Co.4419 W Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60641-2021www.oldirvingbrewing.com
On Tour Brewing Co.1725 W Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60622-6213www.ontourbrewing.com
Open Outcry Brewing Company10934 S Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60643-3228www.openoutcrybrewing.com
Ørkenoy1757 N Kimball Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.orkenoy.com
Piece Brewery1927 W North Ave., Chicago, IL 60622-1316www.piecechicago.com
Pilot Project Brewing2140 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.pilotprojectbrewing.com
Pipeworks Brewing Co3912 W McLean Ave., Ste B, Chicago, IL 60647-5973pipeworksbrewing.com
Printer's Row Brewing4801 N Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630www.printersrowbrewing.com
Ravinia Brewing Company2601 W Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.raviniabrewing.com
Revolution Brewing LLC3340 N Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60618-5722www.revbrew.com
Revolution Brewing LLC - Brewpub2323 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647-2924www.revbrew.com
Rock Bottom Brewery - Chicago1 W Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60654-4806www.rockbottom.com
Saint Errant Brewing4020 N Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60618www.sainterrantbrewing.com
Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. - Production Facility5435 N. Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60640www.smyliebros.com
Solemn Oath Brewery Still Life2919 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647www.solemnoathstilllife.com
Spiteful Brewing2024 W Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL 60625-1002www.spitefulbrewing.com
The Lagunitas Brewing Company1843 S Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60608www.lagunitas.com/taproom/chicago
The Life On Marz Community Club1950 N Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647www.lifeonmarz.club
The Perch1932 W Division St., Chicago, IL 60622www.theperchchicago.com
Twisted Hippo Brewing417 N Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60642www.twistedhippo.com
Whiner Beer Company1400 W 46th St., Chicago, IL 60609-3225www.whinerbeer.com

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