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Using unique, premium ingredients to achieve the perfect brew is what 22 Northmen Brewery strives for, never compromising flavor or quality.
Unlike many breweries tucked into industrial districts or downtown storefronts, Alluvial offers a countryside setting that feels distinctly Iowa.
Discover Alluvial Brewing in Ames, Iowa — craft beer, live folk music, and a stunning prairie taproom. See why locals and visitors keep coming back for more.
Alluvial Brewing: Where Craft Beer Meets Live Music
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Bent Paddle Brewing Co. | Midwest Microbrew Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Duluth, Minnesota · Est. 2013 Taproom Family + Female […]
Best craft beers for 4th of July 2026 from Midwest microbreweries — patriotic picks, sessionable lagers, red ales, BBQ pairings, and where to buy near you.
Best 4th of July Craft Beers from Midwest Breweries
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Discover BIT Brewery in Central City, Iowa—where three friends turned garage brewing into a community hub. Unique programs, rotating beers, small-town charm.
Best in Three: BIT Brewery in Central City, Iowa
Discover the best Cinco de Mayo craft beer pairings 2026 — top Mexican lagers, agave beers, michelada recipes, and Midwest taprooms for May 5.
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Best Midwest Craft Beers for Cinco de Mayo 2026
Your complete guide to spring beer festivals in the Midwest 2026. Dates, tickets & tips for IL, WI, MN, OH, MO & IN — plus must-try beers at every fest.
Spring Beer Festivals in the Midwest 2026: Dates, Tickets & Tips
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How a home brewer became one of Iowa’s top craft beer directors: The Big Grove Brewery story from basement brewing to Great American Beer Festival gold.
Big Grove Brewery: From Basement to Iowa Beer Empire
Big Grove Brewery Iowa City | Midwest Microbrew Big Grove Brewery Iowa City Iowa City, IA · Est. 2013 Taproom […]
BIT Brewery (Best In Three) was founded in 2020 by three longtime friends—Jason, Jeff, and Scott—who had been homebrewing together for years.
Meet Jeremy Hunt, head brewer at No Coast Beer Co. — 24 years of craft, a German family recipe, and Iowa’s most exciting pints. Taste the story.
Brewed with Purpose: Amazing Story of No Coast Beer Co.
Discover how Bent Paddle Brewing transformed Duluth’s Lincoln Park into a craft beer destination. 13 years of community, music, and award-winning IPAs.
From Small Beginnings to Neighborhood Cornerstone
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Brewing Community: Inside Bent Paddle’s 13-Year Journey
How Dan and Deb Carey built New Glarus Brewing from a $0 budget and a dream into a Wisconsin craft beer icon — and why 125 employees are his greatest achievement.
Built on Sweat, Mentorship, and a Dream: New Glarus Brewing
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Bust’d Brewing | Midwest Microbrew Bust’d Brewing Peoria Heights, IL · Est. 2023 Family-Owned Nano Brewery Taproom Family-Friendly About the […]
Discover how Bust’d Brewing became Peoria Heights’ favorite family-friendly craft brewery with award-winning beer and strong community ties since 2023.
Bust’d Brewing: Peoria Heights’ Craft Beer Success Story
Copper Trail Brewing Co. is the home of the 205 Grill, craft beers, mocktails & cocktails! Enjoy live music most weekends and food trucks as well.
Learn how to brew craft beer at home for beginners. Step-by-step homebrewing guide with equipment, ingredients, costs & Midwest shop links.
Craft Beer Homebrewing 101: Your First Batch Guide
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Detroit Beer Festival 2025 guide: 100+ Michigan breweries, 500+ craft beers on October 25. Get tickets, lineup, tips & food pairings for this premier event.
Detroit Beer Festival 2025: Your Ultimate Guide
Discover the rich tradition of Irish dry stouts — from Guinness to Midwest craft picks. Your guide to history, brewing, food pairings, and the best St. Patrick’s Day beer.
Discover the Best Irish Dry Stouts Beyond Guinness
Find the best Midwest craft lagers for spring 2026 — tasting notes, ratings, and where to buy near you.
Discover the Best Midwest Spring Lagers for 2026
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Address: 310 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101 Contact: (563) 277-1295 Hours: Located in the original Toppling Goliath brewing space, Dixie’s […]
Find the best Midwest beer festivals for July & August 2026 — craft beer festival dates, tickets, and prices for Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota & more.
Don’t Miss These 7 Midwest Beer Festivals This Summer
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Dubuque on Ice Brewfest Jan 10, 2026: Complete guide to Iowa’s winter craft beer festival. 60+ breweries, ticket info, hotels, planning tips & more.
Everything you need to know about the 14th Annual Dubuque on Ice Brewfest on January 10, 2026, featuring 60+ Midwest craft breweries at the historic Five Flags Center.
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Dubuque On Ice Brewfest 2026: Your Essential Guide
Discover the best Midwest holiday beers in our guide to Christmas ales, winter warmers, and seasonal brews. Plus food pairings and where to find them.
Winter Warmer Beer Styles: Your Seasonal Brews Guide
Essential Midwest Holiday Beers You Need to Try
Trevor Rose-Hamblin of Old Irving Brewing shares the story behind Chicago’s beloved craft brewery, what makes their beer special, and what’s next.
How Trevor Rose-Hamblin went from Michelin-starred kitchens to brewing award-winning beers at Old Irving Brewing, one of Chicago's most beloved brewpubs.
Fine Dining to Flagship Beer: Story of Old Irving Brewing
Discover how Fireside Winery grew from an Iowa row-crop farm into a destination for dandelion wine, rhubarb vintages & lavender mead in Marengo, IA.
Fireside Winery Iowa: Dandelion Wine & Local Grapes
Discover the story of 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN. Learn about brewmaster Keith Hefley, their unique lagers, and experience-based philosophy.
How brewmaster Keith Hefley's 24-year journey led to creating an experience-based brewery on 180 acres of Minnesota lake country.
Forging a Legacy: The Story of 22 Northmen Brewing Company
Goerdt’s Brewhaus is Galena IL’s newest craft brewery. European lagers, hickory-smoked brisket, live music, and a brewmaster story worth telling.
Goerdt’s Brewhaus: Galena’s Best Craft Brewery
Great Lakes Brewing Company | Midwest Microbrew Great Lakes Brewing Company Cleveland, Ohio · Est. 1988 Ohio’s First Craft Brewery […]
Discover Great Lakes Brewing Company’s story—Cleveland’s original craft brewery since 1988. From Christmas Ale to historic tours.
Great Lakes Brewing Company: Cleveland’s Craft Beer Pioneer
How Great Lakes Brewing Company Built a Customer Base That Lasts Generations
Great Lakes Brewing Company: Loyal by Design
Hefeweizen vs witbier vs American wheat beer — flavor profiles, 8 top Midwest craft picks, and serving tips. The summer beer guide for beginners.
Hefeweizen vs Witbier: Your Best Summer Beer Guide
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From Viking laws to Great Lakes Christmas Ale: discover the 1,000-year history of holiday beer, traditional recipes & brewing traditions.
How Holiday Beer Started: Ancient Winter Ale Traditions
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From Prohibition’s near-extinction to today’s correction: explore the history of craft beer in the Midwest, its pioneer breweries, and the microbrewery boom.
How Prohibition Nearly Destroyed Midwest Craft Beer
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Indeed Brewing Company | Midwest Microbrew Indeed Brewing Company Minneapolis, MN · Est. 2011 Taproom Dog Friendly Award-Winning Outdoor Patio […]
From packaging line to pint glass: Indeed Brewing’s 13-year evolution in Minneapolis craft beer, featuring signature brews and community-focused tap rooms.
Ryan Bandy shares Indeed Brewing's 12-year journey from packaging line to Chief Business Officer, and how they stay relevant in craft beer.
Inside Indeed Brewing: Minneapolis Success Story
Discover the story of New Glarus with founder/brewmaster Dan Carey. Learn the history of Spotted Cow, their 'Only in Wisconsin' strategy, and the brewery’s future.
Dan Carey reveals the story behind Spotted Cow, the 'Only in Wisconsin' strategy, and New Glarus Brewing's family-first philosophy.
Inside New Glarus with Co-Founder and Brewmaster Dan Carey
Jack-o-lantern Beer Fest guide: Illinois Halloween craft beer with Phase Three pumpkin ales, 5,000 carved pumpkins. Get tickets & beer recommendations
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Lakefront Brewery | Midwest Microbrew Lakefront Brewery Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Est. 1987 Award-Winning Family Owned Historic Building Brewery Tours About […]
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Moody Tongue Brewing | Midwest Microbrew Moody Tongue Brewing CHICAGO, ILLINOIS · Est. 2014 Michelin-Starred Culinary Brewing Taproom & Restaurant […]
Discover the most anticipated beers 2026! Complete guide to upcoming beer releases, limited edition craft beer, rare releases & barrel-aged favorites.
Your complete guide to the most anticipated beer releases of 2026, from Firestone Walker's 30th anniversary to Dark Lord Day and rare barrel-aged releases.
Most Anticipated Beers 2026: Ultimate Guide
Celebrate National Lager Day (Dec 10) with our guide to craft lagers, brewing techniques, Midwest breweries and styles. Discover America’s best lagers!
Celebrate National Lager Day (Dec 10) with our guide to craft lagers, brewing techniques, Midwest breweries and styles. Discover America's best lagers!
National Lager Day: Celebrate America’s Favorite Beer Style
New Glarus Brewing Company | Midwest Microbrew New Glarus Brewing Company New Glarus, Wisconsin · Est. 1993 Employee-Owned Free Self-Guided […]
Nik & Ivy Brewing | Midwest Microbrew Nik & Ivy Brewing LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS · Est. 2020 Taproom Nano Brewery Dog […]
Old Irving Brewing Co. | Midwest Microbrew Old Irving Brewing Co. Chicago, IL · Est. 2016 Brewpub Award-Winning Wood-Fired Kitchen […]
One Well Brewing | Midwest Microbrew One Well Brewing Kalamazoo, Michigan · Est. 2014 Brewpub Family Friendly Pinball Arcade Vegetarian […]
One Well Brewing transforms Kalamazoo craft beer with innovative brews, 56+ pinball machines, and community-first philosophy. From living room to landmark.
From board games in a living room to 56 pinball machines: how One Well Brewing became Kalamazoo's beloved community gathering spot.
One Well Kalamazoo: Innovative Craft Brewery
Address: 207 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101 Contact: (563) 380-3610 Hours: Nestled closer to the heart of downtown Decorah, Pulpit […]
Please note that the Revolution Brewpub located at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. is now permanently closed. THIS LISTING SHOWS THE […]
Lakefront Brewery’s Russ Klisch shares hard-won advice on cash flow, choosing partners, and quality — the real secrets behind building a successful brewery.
Russ Klisch: How to Build a Brewery That Lasts
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Read the story of Lakefront Brewery with Russ Klisch, a Milwaukee icon. Learn about its famous tours, award-winning craft beer, and the first gluten-free brews.
How a birthday homebrew kit sparked a sibling rivalry that built Milwaukee's beloved Lakefront Brewery into a 37,000-barrel cultural institution.
Sibling Rivalry to Beer Icon: Russ & Lakefront Brewery
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.
Small Brewery, Smart Marketing: The BIT Brewery Story
Discover Titonka Brewing Co., Iowa’s hidden gem. Owner Jeff Brandt crafts approachable brews — from the 40 Watt Lager to barrel-aged stouts. Worth the drive.
Small Town Vibes, Big City Brews: Titonka Brewing Company
Textile Brewing Company | Midwest Microbrew Textile Brewing Company Dyersville, Iowa · Est. 2019 Community-Created Historic Building Dog Friendly Biergarten […]
Discover how chef-turned-brewmaster Jared Rouben created Moody Tongue, Chicago’s innovative culinary brewery pairing Michelin-quality food with craft beer.
How Jared Rouben's culinary training and brewing mastery created Moody Tongue, where beer receives the same reverence as Michelin-starred cuisine.
The Culinary Revolution: Inside Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Best craft beer gifts for Father’s Day 2026: homebrew kits, subscriptions, glassware, and Midwest taproom gift cards — with a full state shipping guide.
The Perfect Father’s Day Beer Gift Guide 2026
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Discover Textile Brewing Company in Dyersville, IA — a century-old sewing factory turned craft brewery offering handcrafted beer and rich history.
The Remarkable Story of Textile Brewing Company
From an Iowa cornfield to world-famous craft beer. Explore the surprising origin of Toppling Goliath and legendary beers like Pseudo Sue.
From a Christmas homebrew kit to a 100-barrel powerhouse distributing to 36 states: the story of Toppling Goliath Brewery in Decorah, Iowa.
The Unbelievable True Story of Toppling Goliath Brewery
The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
Discover the story of Titletown Brewing in Green Bay. From its historic origins to its innovative craft beer, learn what makes this brewery a community hub.
How Titletown Brewing Company saved a historic train depot and became a cornerstone of Green Bay's craft beer scene for three decades.
Titletown Brewing: 30 Years of Beer & Community in Green Bay
Titletown Brewing Company | Midwest Microbrew Titletown Brewing Company Green Bay, Wisconsin · Est. 1996 Taproom & Brewpub Rooftop Patio […]
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. | Midwest Microbrew Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. Decorah, IA · Est. 2009 Taproom Restaurant Family Friendly […]
Discover the best winter warmers and spiced ales from Midwest breweries. Your complete guide to seasonal craft beer, serving tips, and where to buy
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Best Oktoberfest 2025 events in the Midwest: Top brewery celebrations, highest-rated German beers, family activities & what made this year epic.
Unforgettable Oktoberfest 2025 in Midwest
Waldmann Brewery | Midwest Microbrew Waldmann Brewery Saint Paul, Minnesota · Est. 1857 Historic Building German Lagers Taproom & Wurstery […]
Discover Waldmann Brewery in St. Paul—a restored 1850s German lager saloon serving authentic pilsners, dunkels, and traditional food in a historic setting.
Waldmann Brewery: 1850s German Beer Hall Restored to Glory
Join Chad Lindahl of Nik & Ivy Brewing on Midwest Microbrew! Discover the craft beer secrets of Lockport, IL, and what it takes to run a top-tier local brewery.
Where Community Meets Craft: The Story of Nik & Ivy Brewing
Explore the best craft IPAs in the Midwest — West Coast, Hazy, Session, and Double IPA styles compared, with top brewery picks and ratings for 2026.
Why Hazy IPAs Are Taking Over Midwest Craft Beer
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Discover why Midwest breweries are going back to basics in 2026. Traditional pilsners and lagers replace extreme beers. Quality over gimmicks.
After years of extreme flavors, Midwest craft breweries are returning to traditional lagers and pilsners as the industry matures and consumer preferences shift.
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Complete BrrrFest 2026 guide: January 31 in Coralville. 60 Iowa breweries, 200 craft beers, ticket info & planning tips for Iowa’s best winter festival.
Your Essential Coralville BrrrFest 2026 Iowa Beer Guide
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