10 Places to Pick Up Local Craft Brews in Chicago's North and Northwest Suburbs

10 Places to Pick Up Local Craft Brews in Chicago's North and Northwest Suburbs

We are so lucky to have many local craft brewers here in the Chicago suburbs! My husband and I enjoy visiting when we can to try samplers. So much fun to taste a range of beer! If you are looking for a way to support a local small business during this time, our local breweries are offering ways to pick up craft beer to bring home. I put together a list of 10 in the North and Northwest suburbs for you to check out. Please check their websites for further details on availability, times and if you need to order ahead. Here are 10 great local craft breweries to explore:

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Unique Craft Beer Sampling Experience at Beer Church Brewing Co. in New Buffalo, Michigan

Beer Church Brewing Co. in New Buffalo, Michigan Creates a Unique Craft Beer Experience

Beer Church Brewing Co. in New Buffalo, Michigan quickly intrigues when you pass by and notice a steepled church abuzz with patrons at the biergarten and the word "Brewery" mounted upon the church. How could you not stop for a little visit? On our latest trip to New Buffalo, we took a peek inside to see what Beer Church Brewing Co. is all about.

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Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky Tempts with Bourbon, Craft Beer, Handcrafted Ice Cream and Entertainment

Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky Tempts with Bourbon, Craft Beer, Handcrafted Ice Cream and Entertainment

Ice Cream, bourbon and beer, oh my! Distillery District in Lexington, Kentucky tempts visitors with all sorts of sights, flavors and experiences including our explorations of the day -- ice cream, beer and bourbon. However, the entertainment district is full with much more!

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Exploring Lena Brewing in Lena, Illinois

Illinois Made Lena Beer at Lena Brewing Company

On the drive from Chicago suburbia to Galena a couple of weeks ago, we spotted an interesting brewery -- Lena Brewing Company. The brewing company is housed in a repurposed feed mill building, so we could already feel that Lena was unique and had community spirit. We were right!

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