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Awaken your taste buds with the freshest, finest brews locally crafted along the Illinois Western Ale Trail!
Explore the World of Western Ale Trail Through our breweries
Buckle Down
Imperial Oak
Imperial Oak
Buckledown Brewing is Open 7 days a week. A rustic yet comfortable taproom with a beer garden. Make BuckleDown your home away from home. BuckleDown is the founding brewery for the near Western Suburbs opening up so many eyes to the wonderful world of craft beer wrapped around a local passion.
Imperial Oak
Imperial Oak
Imperial Oak
Imperial Oak Brewing is all about the beer and its where three beer lovers got together to bring the community small-batch, barrel-aged brews in a festive atmosphere.With roll-up doors and picnic tables spread out along a sprawling patio, this brewery is the perfect place for the food trucks that park here on the weekends.
Hop District
Hop District
Hop District
Hop District Brewing is all about community. The motto for this taproom is “beer with friends,” and that friendly atmosphere is evident the moment you walk into the space. It's is the kind of place where locals gather for holidays, birthdays, and special events.
Milk Money
Hop District
Hop District
Milk Money Brewing embraces simple food and beers as a seasonally-driven and locally sourced brewpub. The experience delivered showcases approachable food and beer menus with recognizable flavors, yet executed with an undeniable quality and unique presentation. Live music hosted at the brewery with various shows weekly.