Celebrating Illinois-brewed beer, from taproom to bottle shop. ​

Illinois Craft Beer Week (ICBW) returns May 8-15, 2026 to kick off summer and celebrate our Illinois craft beer community: those who brew Illinois beer, drink Illinois beer, and support Illinois beer!

Kick off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the towering glass of Chicago’s skyline.  ​

The cornerstone festival and fundraiser of Illinois Craft Beer Week, Beer Under Glass convenes more than 80 Illinois breweries for an evening outdoors at the acclaimed Millennium Park Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace in downtown Chicago. 
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Join us Friday, May 8 for the largest gathering of Illinois craft breweries. Soak in the warm weather, sample from among 150+ craft beer pours, and enjoy a night of fun that expertly pairs the sights and sounds of Chicago with the notes and flavors that are unique to Illinois-brewed craft beer. 

General admission and VIP tickets are available March 27.

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We’re setting up our fans with everything they need for a summer of craft beer adventures with the 2026 Summer Passport!

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ICBW PINT GLASS
FUNDRAISER

Support our industry and solidify your place in Illinois craft beer history by snagging the 5th annual ICBW Pint Glass.
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The 2026 ICBW Pint Glass gives Illinois craft beer fans exclusive access to a limited-edition commemorative pint glass while raising funds for local breweries and the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.  

2026 ICBW Pint Glasses are available at participating breweries during Illinois Craft Beer Week and at the Beer Under Glass event. 

PARTICIPATING BREWERIES

Alter Brewing Company
Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company
Begyle Brewing
Black Horizon Brewing
Blind Pig Brewery
Broken Tee Brewing Company
Brother Chimp 
Flipside Brewing
Hailstorm Brewing Co.
Hickory Creek Brewing Company
Hop District Community Brewing Co.
Horse Thief Hollow
Ike & Oak Brewing Co.
Imperial Oak Brewing
​Keg Grove Brew Co.
Mad Hatchet Brewing
Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

Mikerphone Brewing
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
Noon Whistle Brewing
Reserve Artisan Ales
Revolution Brewing
Riverlands Brewing Company
RT66 Old School Brewing
Sew Hop'd Brewery
Sketchbook Brewing Co.
Solemn Oath Brewery
Soundgrowler Brewing Company
Tighthead Brewing Co.
Trail's Edge Brewing Co.
Werk Force Brewing Co.
White Oak Brewing
Wolfden Brewing Company

Follow Illinois Craft Beer Week on social media for more info on events, festivals, and promotions to help you kick off the craft beer season!

Facebook | @IllinoisCraftBrewersGuild / @ILcraftbeerweek
Twitter | @IllinoisBeer / @ilcraftbeerweek
Instagram | @ILCraftBeer / @ilcraftbeerweek
Official Hashtag | #ICBW