Rhodell Brewery
Rhodell Brewery | Midwest Microbrew Rhodell Brewery Peoria, Illinois · Est. 1998 Taproom Brew-On-Premise Historic Building Riverfront About the Brewery […]
Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer
Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer | Midwest Microbrew Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer Peoria, Illinois · Est. 2016 Gastropub Craft
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Noon Whistle Brewing
Noon Whistle Brewing | Midwest Microbrew Noon Whistle Brewing Lombard, IL · Est. 2014 Brewpub Family Friendly Award-Winning Beer Garden
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Solemn Oath Brewery
Solemn Oath Brewery | Midwest Microbrew Solemn Oath Brewery Naperville, IL · Est. 2012 Taproom Dog Friendly Outdoor Patio Award-Winning
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From Pizza Kitchen to a Two-Story Dance Floor: Reunion Brewery
Go inside Reunion Brewery’s journey from a Coralville pizzeria to two thriving Iowa City-area taprooms, as co-founder Kris Mondanaro shares the story.
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The Dog That Started It All (Bent River, Rock Island, IL)
From a crooked-tailed dog to a failed brewpub, the stories behind Midwest brewery names are stranger and warmer than you’d expect. Here’s what the founders told me.
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Craft Cider vs. Craft Beer: A Midwest Drinker’s Guide
Craft cider vs. craft beer: see how they compare on ABV, flavor, and gluten-free differences, then check out the best Midwest craft cideries to visit.
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How Paha Cider Turned a Hobby Into an Iowa Cidery
Meet Mark Westbrock, the homebrewer whose Waverly, Iowa orchard became Paha Cider. Discover its core lineup, seasonal releases, and fortified Pommeau.
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Fireside Winery Iowa: Dandelion Wine & Local Grapes
Discover how Fireside Winery grew from an Iowa row-crop farm into a destination for dandelion wine, rhubarb vintages & lavender mead in Marengo, IA.
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Don’t Miss These 7 Midwest Beer Festivals This Summer
Find the best Midwest beer festivals for July & August 2026 — craft beer festival dates, tickets, and prices for Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota & more.
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Small Brewery, Smart Marketing: The BIT Brewery Story
How BIT Brewery in Central City, Iowa built a loyal following with a low ad budget—smart social media, local SEO, and one unforgettable brewing experience.
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Goerdt’s Brewhaus: Galena’s Best Craft Brewery
Goerdt’s Brewhaus is Galena IL’s newest craft brewery. European lagers, hickory-smoked brisket, live music, and a brewmaster story worth telling.
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