Brewery Directory
description: Complete directory of Midwest microbreweries and craft beer destinations organized by state. Browse brewery listings across six Midwest states including Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Discover over 60 Iowa breweries featured at the Iowa Craft Beer Festival, explore 100+ Minnesota breweries pouring 500+ beers at Minneapolis events, find 80+ Illinois craft breweries celebrating Beer Under Glass in Chicago, and experience Wisconsin's 200+ microbrews at Milwaukee Brewfest. Each state directory features detailed brewery information, local craft beer festivals, award-winning taprooms, and regional brewing gems. From Columbus and Cincinnati's nationally-recognized Ohio breweries to Michigan's U.P. Fall Beer Festival showcasing 250 beers from 35 breweries, find your next craft beer destination. Perfect for beer enthusiasts planning brewery tours, locals seeking nearby taprooms, or travelers exploring the Midwest's vibrant craft beer culture. Updated brewery directories with festival schedules, brewmaster interviews, and exclusive stories behind your favorite regional brews.
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Exclusive Interviews
description: Complete collection of exclusive brewmaster interviews and brewery founder stories from across the Midwest. Explore in-depth conversations with legendary craft beer makers including Dan Carey of New Glarus Brewing discussing Spotted Cow and Wisconsin's brewing legacy, Toppling Goliath's journey from Iowa cornfield to world-famous brewery, and Russ Klisch's transformation of Lakefront Brewery into a Milwaukee beer icon. Discover the stories behind award-winning breweries across Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Featured interviews include Moody Tongue Brewing's culinary revolution in Chicago, Trevor Rose-Hamblin from Old Irving Brewing, Indeed Brewing's 13-year Minneapolis success story, Bent Paddle's community-focused approach in Duluth, One Well Brewing's innovative Kalamazoo taproom with 56+ pinball machines, 22 Northmen's experience-based philosophy in Alexandria, and Titletown Brewing's 30 years as Green Bay's community hub. Each interview reveals the passion, challenges, and craft behind signature beers, brewery philosophies, and the human stories that make Midwest craft brewing special. Perfect for beer enthusiasts seeking authentic behind-the-scenes insights, aspiring brewers learning from industry leaders, or anyone interested in the people and stories shaping regional craft beer culture.
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Big House Enterprise
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Midwest Microbrew
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description: Midwest Microbrew is a craft beer discovery site sharing stories, interviews, and guides to breweries across the Midwest.
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