Map of Chicago Craft Breweries

Chicago's Beer Guide was last updated Mar 25, 2023 - if you’re looking for craft beer in your area, then jump over to the Map of Chicago Breweries. It’s a visual guide to Chicago's popular breweries and their beers.

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List of Craft Breweries Chicago

Chicago's Beer Guide has 54 craft breweries listed on JustBeer. Check out each company for more information about their business and beers.

  • Adams Street Brewery

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Adams Street Brewing is a brewery located in Chicago, IL. Check out Adam's Street Brewery's list of beers, contact info and more.

  • Alarmist Brewing

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Alarmist Brewing's taproom is now open!

  • Ale Syndicate Brewers

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    We love two things: good beer and the city of Chicago!

  • Aleman Brewing

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Aleman Brewing Co. is a brewery located in Chicago, IL. Check out Aleman Brewery's list of beers, contact info and more.

  • All Rise Brewing Company

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Alulu Brewery

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Alulu Brewery is a brewery and pub located in Chicago, IL. Check out Alulu Brewery's list of beers, contact info and more.

  • Andersonville Brewing Co.

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Andersonville Brewing Company is a brewery located in Chicago, IL. Check out Andersonville Brewery's list of beers, contact info and more.

  • Argus Brewery

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    With your first sip, you will know you are drinking a premium, locally brewed craft beer. Authentic Chicago.

  • Around The Bend Beer Co.

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    We’re not renegades. We’re not rebelling against anything. We think that the revolution is over; the war has been won. “Big Beer” is dead – ...

  • Band of Bohemia

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    The First Michelin Rated Brewpub

  • MillerCoors

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    We are MillerCoors and we are passionate about the beer business.

  • Moody Tongue Brewing Co.

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Brewing thoughtful beers that blend familiar flavors with quality ingredients through the philosophy of culinary brewing. Tasting room comin...

  • Motor Row Brewing

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Located at 2337 South Michigan Avenue, our historic Landmark building takes you back in time to when the thriving neighborhood was home to c...

  • Off Color Brewing

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    We brew beer. Sometimes we do other stuff, but not as well.

  • On Tour Brewing Company

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Warehouselike microbrewery tasting room pouring house beers & offering canned beers to go.

  • Open Outcry Brewing Co.

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Open Outcry Brewing Company is a brewery located in Chicago, IL. Check out Open Outcry Brewery's list of beers, contact info and more.

  • Piece Brewery

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Thin-crust pies & house brews in a sports-bar setting with karaoke & live bands some nights.

  • Pipeworks Brewing Company

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    We brew the beer.

  • Revolution Brewing

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Revolution is Illinois' largest independently-owned brewery.

  • Spiteful Brewing

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

    We are a Chicago Brewery committed to brewing proper beer and delivering it to Chicagoans, one case at a time.

Recently-Added Chicago Craft Beers

There are over 297 beers listed from Chicago breweries on JustBeer. Browse recently-added beers or scroll down and browse beers by style.

Recently-Added Chicago Craft Beers

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The Cubby Bear

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 Russian Imperial Stout
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Alley Time

 American Pale Ale (APA)
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Popular Beer Styles in Chicago

Chicago breweries have made over 64 different beer styles of beer. Select your favourite to browse the list of beers in that category.

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Chicago Beer Guide – Find the Best Craft Breweries in Chi Town

The Chicago Beer Guide is your resource for a list of Chicago breweries and beers. Find the best craft beers and craft breweries in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Looking to visit a craft brewery in Chi-Town? Chicago’s craft beer community is ever-growing and with over 139 breweries in Chicago, it can be hard to keep track of all the new microbreweries, taprooms and brewpubs opening up in the city. That’s why JustBeer’s Chicago Beer Guide is continually updated to help you find the best craft beers and new craft breweries in Chicago.

Whether you’re looking to check out Chicago’s Brewing District or you’re just looking for a good craft beer downtown, the Chicago Beer Directory will help you find the best breweries serving your favourite beer styles on tap and liquor stores selling craft beer in Chicago.

 

What is the Chicago Beer Guide?

The Chicago Beer Guide or Chicago Brewery Guide was created to help Chicago locals and visitors discover the city’s growing craft beer scene. We believe finding good beer and great craft breweries should be easy. With breweries popping up all over the city, the Beer Guide is designed to help beer lovers find craft beers in the Windy City by style, flavour profile and more.

 

How do I add a beer/brewery to the Chicago Beer Guide?

The Chicago Brewery Directory is managed by the JustBeer team and our readers! If there is a new brewery opening in Chicago, a new Chi-Town beer release or a brewery/beer we’ve missed, let us know! Contribute to the online Chicago beer community.

 

Find Craft Beer in Chicago – Tap into the Chi Town’s Craft Beer Scene:

Ready to find the best beers in Chicago? Using the Chicago Beer Guide, you’ll never have to face the disappointment of not being able to find your favourite brew or beer style again!

Whether you’re visiting Chicago or you’re a local – this beer guide is here to help you discover new beers and where to find the best craft beer in Chicago.

Using the Chicago Beer Directory, you can find:

 

Find the Best Breweries in Chicago, Illinois – How to Use the Chi-Town Beer Guide:

 

Chicago Brewery List

Using the Chicago Craft Beer Guide to find local beers is easy. Visit the Beer Guides page on JustBeer, then select “Chicago” to view a list of Chicago craft breweries or the Chicago brewery map.

 

Chicago Craft Brewery Map

Want to make your own personalized Chicago Brewery Tour? Well, let us be your travel guide! Use the Chicago Beer Guide to see a map of breweries in Chicago and create your own beer tasting and brewery tour!

Take your exploring of Mud City’s beer scene a step further by stopping by one of Chicago’s local beer events. The world of beer is so much fun when you #DrinkLocal.