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Prairie Street Brewing Co.

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Prairie Street Brewing Co. | Midwest Microbrew Prairie Street Brewing Co. Rockford, Illinois · Est. 2013 Brewpub Historic Building Riverfront […]

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Carlyle Brewing Co.

August 29, 2026

Carlyle Brewing Co. | Midwest Microbrew Carlyle Brewing Co. Rockford, Illinois · Est. 2003 Brewpub Family Owned Downtown Taproom Shuffleboard

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Urban Forest Craft Brewing

August 29, 2026

Urban Forest Craft Brewing | Midwest Microbrew Urban Forest Craft Brewing Rockford, IL · Est. 2020 Taproom Dog Friendly Outdoor

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Pig Minds Brewing Co.

August 29, 2026

Pig Minds Brewing Co. | Midwest Microbrew Pig Minds Brewing Co. Machesney Park, IL · Est. 2012 Brewpub Vegan Menu

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Barnstormer Distillery

August 29, 2026

Barnstormer Distillery | Midwest Microbrew Barnstormer Distillery Rockford, Illinois · Est. 2017 Craft Distillery Farm-to-Glass Aircraft Hangar Tasting Room Tours

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