Top 5 Illinois Breweries

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  1. MikeJet32

    MikeJet32 Aspirant (261) Apr 14, 2017 Illinois
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    Completely forgot about Cruz Blanca... They'd be top 5 for me as well. They won GI Stout Fest this year IMO. Tio Chones was incredible.
     
    #21 MikeJet32, Jun 7, 2019
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  2. SudsSavant

    SudsSavant Savant (1,038) Jan 9, 2007 Minnesota
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    There's more to Illinois then just Chicago folks:
    • Lil' Beaver
    • Revolution
    • Pipeworks
    • Une Anne/Hubbard's Cave
    • Hailstorm
     
    #22 SudsSavant, Jun 7, 2019
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  3. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    ... Names 3 Chicago breweries and a Tinley Park Brewery. :wink:
     
    #23 FBarber, Jun 7, 2019
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  4. JoeSpartan22

    JoeSpartan22 Devotee (314) Apr 23, 2017 Illinois

    FTFY. :sunglasses:
     
    #24 JoeSpartan22, Jun 7, 2019
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  5. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Stuck on the fifth one. I'd choose FFF but OP is requesting Illinois breweries, not Chicagoland breweries.
     
    #25 Jaycase, Jun 7, 2019
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  6. REVZEB

    REVZEB Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,686) Mar 28, 2013 Illinois
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    It's all in good fun. Go ahead and put the NWI breweries in too!
     
    #26 REVZEB, Jun 7, 2019
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  7. Frankinstiener

    Frankinstiener Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Illinois

    1) half acre
    2) pipeworks

    Everything else is up for debate.
     
    #27 Frankinstiener, Jun 8, 2019
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  8. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    oh my goodness you’re right - I always forget they’ve moved :anguished::stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #28 FBarber, Jun 8, 2019
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  9. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    Goose Island
    Revolution
    Half Acre
    Spiteful
    Hubbard's Cave/Une Annee

    Honorable Mention:
    Alarmist
    Werk Force
    Mikerphone
     
    #29 ChicagoJ, Jun 8, 2019
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  10. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Half acre is the king of the Midwest

    After that there are so many options.

    But for my tastes...

    2. Afterthought
    3. Off Color
    4. Pipeworks
    5. Dovetail
    6. Brickstone
     
    #30 beardown2489, Jun 8, 2019
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  11. Shriner

    Shriner Zealot (518) Mar 29, 2017 Illinois

    1. Pipeworks
    2. Pollyanna
    3. Half Acre
    4. Dovetail
    5. Maplewood

    I do have to say, I am shocked at how many people have Hop Butcher listed. They basically make two styles of beer...lol.
     
    #31 Shriner, Jun 8, 2019
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  12. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
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    Afterthought
    Scratch
    White Rooster
    Off Color
    Pipeworks/Revolution (BA stout fix)
     
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  13. REVZEB

    REVZEB Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,686) Mar 28, 2013 Illinois
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    Oh forgot about Scratch, they are really good!
     
    #33 REVZEB, Jun 8, 2019
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  14. Gambyt20

    Gambyt20 Pooh-Bah (2,028) Jan 14, 2016 Illinois
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    Half Acre
    Revolution
    Pipeworks
    Hop Butcher
    Maplewood

    Would put GI in there but I really only enjoy and drink BCBS.
     
    #34 Gambyt20, Jun 8, 2019
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  15. randjuke

    randjuke Zealot (608) Feb 13, 2010 Iowa
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    Goose Island
    Revolution
    Forbidden Root
    Triptych
    Hailstorm
     
    #35 randjuke, Jun 8, 2019
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  16. chicagoTC

    chicagoTC Crusader (482) May 23, 2014 Illinois
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    Half Acre
    Dovetail
    Off Color
    Revolution
    Cruz Blanca
     
    #36 chicagoTC, Jun 10, 2019
  17. nickMB

    nickMB Savant (1,130) Nov 17, 2009 Illinois
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    Don’t forget scratch hazebois
     
    #37 nickMB, Jun 12, 2019
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  18. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    This is the correct answer...although I think #1/#2 could be flip flopped. After that, I don't feel like I can really say a favorite.
     
    #38 croush, Jun 12, 2019
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  19. dbelford

    dbelford Devotee (351) Nov 7, 2017 Illinois

    Half Acre
    Une Annee/Hubbard's Cave
    Marz
    Pipeworks
    Roaring Table
     
    #39 dbelford, Jun 12, 2019
  20. GuyFawkes

    GuyFawkes Grand Pooh-Bah (5,630) Apr 7, 2011 Illinois
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    Filthy Tap Water Bierwerks
    Dipped Italian Beef Brew Crew
    Pothole Brewing Co.
    Hazy Air Pollution Brauhaus
    Police Brutality Ales
     
    #40 GuyFawkes, Jun 12, 2019
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