Riverlands just keeps getting better every time I visit! The staff is incredibly friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. They're always happy to help you find the perfect beer or seltzer, whether you know exactly what you want or just want to try something new. The selection is fantastic, with a great variety of beers and seltzers that truly offer something for everyone. Sours are my absolute favorite. Plus, I'm always excited for their rotating Tiki Time drinks during the summer! The food trucks are always delicious and add a fun, fresh element when onsite. The outdoor (and pet-friendly) patio is yet another highlight. It's clear they continue to invest in making the space even better each year. It's such a great spot to relax, hang out with friends, and enjoy a drink (or two). Riverlands is easily my favorite local spot. Highly recommend giving this place a try and hopefully it'll become your new favorite, too!

Best selection of beers in the Tri-City area! From award winning lagers to tasty hazy IPAs and…read morefruity sours and seltzers, they've got a little bit of everything, and it's ALL top notch. Gorgeous taproom and amazing ambiance on the patio! Excellent, knowledgeable, friendly staff makes you feel like a regular whether you are or not. ***To those bashing this local family owned small business because sometime the food trucks don't show up....major eyeroll. They cannot control when a food truck cancels last minute, and often try to find a replacement when possible. GO REVIEW THE FOOD TRUCK instead of the host location that has no control over them.***

We held a private event - birthday party. We had catering & the service team was excellent. Great…read moreplace for about 50 people.

I love Pollyanna. Besides having great indoor and outdoor spaces, their variety is great.read more

Saw the Apple Cider Donut seltzer on a menu at a nearby restaurant and it was sold out. To my…read moresurprise, Penrose was extremely close by so we decided to give it a visit. We had bev flights and tried all of the seltzers. I loved the Grape one and wished there were cans available to-go (sold out). The lemon seltzer was refreshing and would be perfect on a hot day with some crumbly ice. Fun place to hang out, lots of games available. Special event room off to the side too! I'll be back :)

Checked out yet another brewery in Geneva. It certainly has a lot. Penrose is pretty hard to locate…read morebecause it's on some random ass street. Has a great amount on tap for not being big. They also have a few basic things like pretzels. Beers are the main things of course. It's one of the many breweries around here. There's a pretty good list and it has variety. Lots of interesting ones to choose from. They certainly have more than one expects, as there's plenty more in cans you can take. Good choices. It's about $6 a pint. Best one of these we had was the Taproom IPA. This is an American IPA with Chinook hops and it's one of the stronger ones. Also has a few basic things to eat. It's about $6 to get a Soft Pretzel. Baked fresh. They sometimes have frozen pizzas and other things. For sure it's one of the great places around here to get beers. It's closed Mondays. They have a limited food menu with pretzels but they also sometimes have food trucks working.

Came to get a few beers at this small brewery in Batavia. Energy City is tucked away along a side…read morestreet in a building that's confusing looking. It doesn't look like a brewery would be there. Actually it is. They specialize in fruity ones and sours, so not beers that are hoppy obviously. Beers are typically hoppy to some point, but these aren't. It's for sure a type not many are used to having. These all have a lot of fruit, but what's unique is the fruit is added after the brewing process. Adds a lot of fruit flavor. These often have the consistency of a smoothie. It's about $8 a can. They brew in pretty small batches at Church Street Brewery in Itasca, and serve these at this taproom. Best we had the last time was the Bistro Pineapple Strawberry Habanero. This is a Berliner style weisse. Consistency was thick like a smoothie would be. This had a lot of fruit flavor, but it also had a tartness. For sure we could try some of these beers again. It's located on First Street. They're closed Mondays to Thursdays, pretty limited hours, so it's a place to go on weekends.

I've had Energy City Brewing on my radar for a while now. I previously came across them at Church…read moreStreet Brewing and a beer festival. I'm glad they now have a taproom to visit. The taproom is a simple but comfortable set up with plenty of options for small and larger groups. When I went up to order, there were a couple of options that caught my eye. Energy City Brewing takes on a lot of Bistro/Coffee Shop flavors and transforms them into beers. Flavors like pineapple banana cream pie to grasshopper mint. Thankfully there were a couple of canned options available to sample. Their prices are comparable to other specialty pint prices. I'll definitely be back when in the area to try out another fresh option.

Checked out this newer brewery in Batavia. It has a lot of room inside, but even that isn't enough…read morefor the large groups, and parties. Sturdy Shelter has a pretty good variety. A good amount of choices, whether it's light or a strong one that will kick ass. They also have a food menu, with basics such as pretzels and snacks. For the most part it's good. It's located in an old building downtown that has a couple levels. The upstairs is often used for private events like parties. If it's not available then it's hard to get a seat anywhere. The seats at the bar fill up, and there's only a few tables. It's about $7 a pint. There's a few of the more stronger ones that cost more though. Best one we had the last time was the 3 Amigos Imperial Stout. Full bodied and thick as a brick too. There's notes of ancho chilis, cacao nibs, cinnamon, and vanilla. Also got something to eat. It's $8 for the Bavarian Pretzel. Helps to absorb the alcohol. They also have chips and salsa among the food options. Got to add it to the list of breweries that seem to be everywhere in this city. It's located on Shumway Avenue in a historic old building full of history. This is a popular place to have private events or whatever.

Finally got to stop in and try this riverfront brewery…read more Their taproom is huge with tables and chairs as well as seats around their bar. Staff is super friendly serving many craft beers. They have over 15 different beers ranging from IPAs,stouts,pirates and sours. They don't serve food but there are many local restaurants nearby that will deliver. Check their social media pages for their upcoming events and entertainment. Open 7 days a week with plenty not street parking. I will definitely be back!

Always great beer, food, and service. Patio with river view is rare and enjoyable. Great place to…read moreunwind.

Food was amazing, took no time to come out. Service was one of a kind, nothing but smiles kindness…read moreand a lil bit of love. Ambiance was just the best I've ever had. Shoutout to our beautiful and kind server Chance, nothing but the best from her. I would truly come here everyday for her service along side Taylor's. Both workers were impeccable.

A very small ass brewery. D & G is in St. Charles in the same building as Bring It Sports and Out…read moreOf Body Fitness. It kind of is hard to know where to go because the door to the entrance isn't obvious. Go into the main entrance like you're going into the athletic center and it's to the left. They share a parking lot so if it looks like it's busy it's probably just people working out and training. Brewery is a nice place whether or not you're doing any athletics. It seems mostly quiet in here except they play interesting music. This seems to be more like a garage than a brewery, which is a cool thing. Has quite a few beers on tap even though it's a small place. We tried a few of these. I had the Don't Call It A Double. It's $6 a pint. This is a Belgian Dubbel, and it's considered medium strong. She had an Imperial IPA. We needed something to snack on so we got peanuts. It's $1 a bag. There's not really much food or anything else you can eat. Cool place to check out and get some fresh beers. It's small so it means not a whole lot is made. They brew smaller batches so you get better beer because of this.

Awesome brewery in a cool spot that really makes you feel like you're drinking in a friend's…read moregarage. It has very relaxing vibes! I tried a few different types of beer and enjoyed them all. The staff was very friendly and provided quick & efficient service. I'm looking forward to coming back!

2nd time here in 2.5 years. We were in the Geneva area and decided to visit St Charles, too. Things…read moreare a little different now (in a good way!). They expanded and added a covered, outdoor patio. The indoor dining area is expanded slightly to have more seating. I ordered the wake and bake pineapple express. The beer was good. It was sour, but still had that beer taste. It wasn't overly sour. I didn't try any food. The bartender was friendly and hustling the whole time we were there. You should stop by. It's an interesting concept being attached to a gas station.

Conveniently located on Lincoln highway without that feeling of being off a loud busy road. The…read morepatio was open so we could enjoy the beautiful weather with the awning and umbrellas giving plenty of shade. Five stars for the beer selection! I had a flight with sours, a Mexican ale & a blonde ale - all were delicious & smooth. The food comes from their partner Urban Counter. Husband had the Maxwell St Polish - really good with caramelized onions. The onion rings were nearly perfect with a light crisp beer batter. Not great menu options for a vegan, I went with the southwest salad. It was okay. I'm sure it would be better for anyone able to have the dressing. Adding meat was also an option. Overall worth the stop & will probably be back to enjoy the beers & patio.