Iowa
Iowa’s craft beer scene shines with over 60 breweries featured at the Iowa Craft Brew Festival, offering nearly 250 unique beers and ciders at Water Works Park in Des Moines, highlighted by award-winning brews from Confluence and Flix Brewhouse.
Minnesota
Minnesota’s vibrant craft beer culture is showcased at the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival in Minneapolis, where over 100 breweries pour more than 500 beers, with local gems like those in Alexandria adding to the state’s rich taproom scene.
Illinois
Illinois boasts a dynamic craft beer community, with Illinois Craft Beer Week featuring over 80 breweries and a signature Beer Under Glass event at Millennium Park’s Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace in Chicago.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s storied craft beer scene is celebrated at festivals like Milwaukee Brewfest and the Wisconsin Micro-Brewers Beer Fest in Chilton, featuring over 200 microbrews alongside local favorites like Tall Mast IPA.
Ohio
Ohio’s craft beer scene thrives in cities like Columbus and Cincinnati, with breweries like Third Eye and Brink earning national recognition at the 2025 US Open Beer Championship for innovative brews.
Michigan
Michigan is a craft beer haven, with the U.P. Fall Beer Festival in Marquette showcasing 250 beers from 35 breweries and vibrant brewery rows in Ann Arbor and Traverse City.
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