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The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is the nonprofit trade association that represents Illinois craft breweries. Since 1997, ICBG has been a voice for Illinois brewers, supporting member and consumer education, advocating for the modernization of craft beer laws, and promoting the craft beer brewed with pride across Illinois.

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Equitable Access to Brewing Education
is our calling. Will you answer?

The 3rd annual Illinois Diversity in Brewing scholarship opens October 18. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply for one of two scholarships available for the 2024 calendar year.

​For more information and to apply, click the link below.

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Your career is in #IllinoisBeer

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is proud to announce the launch of our first-ever Job Board, a centralized location for posting, finding, and applying for jobs across the state's craft beer industry.

Brewery and associate members are encouraged to post open positions on the job board. And job seekers, we want to help you find awesome opportunities to help jumpstart your career in #IllinoisBeer! 

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We advocate for Illinois breweries. 
How about you?  

Illinois liquor laws were penned in the 1930s, long before the advent of the craft breweries they now govern. We're working closely with policymakers to help modernize laws so our brewery members can better compete in today's economy.

Learn more about our advocacy and voice your support!

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Illinois Craft Beer Week Returns
​May 3-10, 2024

Mark your calendars for the most anticipated week in Illinois.

We're deliver a dynamic lineup of festivals and events in collaboration with our breweries and retail partners for a celebration of Illinois' craft brewing community unlike any other! 

Kick off the festivities with Beer Under Glass on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Chicago Union Station's Great Hall.

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Check out the new issue in your local taproom or click on the cover image to check out the digital reader!

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Where will your Illinois beer adventures take you? Check out the Brew Map and #DrinkIllinois.

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WHAT IS THE
ILLINOIS CRAFT BREWERS GUILD?

OUR MISSION
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is the nonprofit trade organization dedicated to supporting the development and expansion of the craft beer industry in Illinois. Founded in 1997, ICBG focuses its efforts on three primary areas:

LEGISLATIVE + REGULATORY ADVOCACY
As the voice of Illinois brewers, the Guild advocates for legislation that enables growth and expansion while working to ease unnecessary regulatory restrictions on the state's craft breweries. 

EDUCATION
The Guild provides opportunities for its members to enhance their brewing knowledge through ongoing technical seminars and conferences and educates consumers about the local craft beer industry, Illinois breweries, and how to experience Illinois beer responsibly.

PROMOTION
​From world-renowned festivals to neighborhood tastings, the Guild takes an active role in promoting its member breweries and their craft beer in thoughtful, creative ways to maintain connection with loyal fans while appealing to new craft beer drinkers. 

BREW STORIES

Every beer has a story. Fortunately, our state has plenty of remarkable stories to tell.  Grab a beer and get to know Illinois beer.  

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