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Welcome to Illinois Beer.

The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is the nonprofit trade association that represents Illinois craft breweries. Since 1997, the Guild 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.

LOCAL BEER. LOCAL VENUE.
Clear your calendar. Summer is here with the return of Chicago Friday Night Flight to Gallagher Way Friday, June 6!

Enjoy a curated lineup of 30+ Chicago craft breweries, music from a live DJ, and food for purchase from local eateries and food trucks—all in the heart of Wrigleyville.

​Tasting passes are just $30 when purchased in advance!
  • Session 1: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. CT 
  • Session 2: 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. CT 

⛳️ Drink on the Green ⛳️

For the first time ever, the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild is opening its annual ICBG Member Golf Outing to craft beer enthusiasts across the state!

​Join us Tuesday, June 10 at Prairie Landing Golf Course in West Chicago for a day of golf, local craft beer, and spirited competition alongside the brewers you know and love. Participants will enjoy 18 holes on a championship course, golf carts and driving range access, beer from dozens of local breweries throughout the course, a post-round BBQ and happy hour, and raffles and prizes throughout the day. 

Individual tickets ($175) and foursomes ($650) available! 

SAVE THE DATE

FOBAB RETURNS
​NOVEMBER 7 + 8, ​2025

For more than 20 years, the Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer has convened the nation's top barrel-aged brewing programs and craft beer's biggest enthusiasts for the largest showcase of its kind. Save the date and follow @FoBAB for the latest information and updates. See you November 7 + 8, 2025! 

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! 

Spring Issue Now in Breweries!

Visit your local taproom or retailer to snag the latest issue of Illinois Brewing, your definitive guide to craft beer brewed in Illinois. 

This issue, we explore some of the unique bites our member breweries are serving up in their taprooms, and go behind the scenes of Illinois Craft Beer Week, May 9-16.

Pick up Illinois Brewing at one of hundreds of taprooms and bottle shops, or get it delivered right to your doorstep - an exclusive perk for members of our enthusiast program, ImBIBE! 

BREW MAP

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

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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