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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.
and promoting the craft beer brewed with pride across Illinois.
Summer Passport
Craft Your Illinois Adventure
The 2024 Summer Passport program is underway! This year, we’ve rolled out thousands of physical passports to help you document your visits to Illinois breweries AND we’re rewarding enthusiasts for hitting adventure milestones along the way! The Summer Passport runs through August 16. Click below for more information and promotion details! |
SAVE THE DATE.The Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer returns to Chicago—the most prestigious barrel-aged beer festival and competition on the continent—returns to UIC Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago this fall.
NOVEMBER 22-23, 2024 Follow along for updates on ticket drops, participating breweries, and other fun promotions all summer long. Facebook: Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer Instagram: fobab X: FoBABOfficial |
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! |
We advocate for Illinois breweries.
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Summer 2024 Now Live!Visit your local taproom or retailer to snag the latest issue of Illinois Brewing, your definitive guide to locally brewed craft beer.
This issue, we do a deep dive into the state's best craft beer patios and beer gardens, explore new locations our members have opened, and preview some of the great educational opportunities for folks interested in breaking into the industry. 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.
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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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