Frequent spur of the moment brewery rides with friends got me thinking about being more systematic and ambitious.
Updated February 2025
For the most part The Chicago Cycling Brewery Map extends to breweries located 30ish miles from Chicago public transport. On this update I’ve removed breweries further afield simply because I can barely keep the closer ones updated. I have left the Northwest IL breweries on for inspiration.
The breweries are divided into two general categories based on cycling related needs – time, food, and potential beer quality.
I don’t offer any opinions on the markers. The adventure is having your own brewery experience turn out to be good, bad or mediocre, right? A look at a brewery’s website usually lets you know what you are dealing with.
- Brewery Restaurants have food (pizzas, sandwiches…), typically open lunch hours (11:00-) and have a wider range in beer quality.
- Brewery Taprooms often allow you to bring in/order in food, open later on weekdays (3:00-) and have nothing else to do but beer. (snacks and “pizzas” possible)
Note: It’s a good idea to check if a brewery is still open before you head out. I will be updating this map regularly, but if you know of any closings/openings let me know and I’ll update it.
Find this map with other points of interest on The Map or contact me for a guided bike tour that includes these locations.
Sources: Illinois Brewers Guild, Indiana on Tap, Michigan Brewers Guild, Guys Drinking Beer, Maps Icons Collection
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