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    Riverlands Brewing Company

    4.4 (61 reviews)
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    The Kayak Pils from Riverlands Brewing Company.
    Alden C.

    Riverlands Brewing Company is the latest Illinois brewery to mark off for a craft beer outing. Steve and I shared one beer on this excursion. The Kayak Pils is what we shared and it wasn't bad. For me it's kind of hard to go wrong with a pilsner to be honest. Some though make a mark than others like anything else. While we did find this beer refreshing it didn't necessarily make a huge mark in our minds for later reference or reminiscing. Highlights to find with this beer is crispness, breadiness, hoppiness, floral aspects and some sweetness. Good experience with this beer overall and one that is inoffensive and accessible to those that want the craft beer experience but not get overwhelmed with a particular set of flavors.

    Shifting Currents With Pretzel Crack Memphis BBQ Pretzels
    Steve A.

    Best brewery there is in St. Charles by far. It kind of is in a weird area more like industrial. Riverlands is worth looking for of course and you'll be rewarded with some top notch beers on tap. Good vibes here. They also have a few snacks. Came with my friend because we heard good things about the beer and brewery. It certainly turned out to be true and we were mostly pleased. The brewery isn't that big but it's a lot bigger than these others in town. First we needed a beer. We had quite a few to choose from. I had a Shifting Currents. It's $7 a pint. This is a hazy pale ale and one of the lighter beers on tap. Good flavor. This wasn't extremely hoppy. She had a Temperate Forest. This one was kind of light so it's easy to have a few. We had the Pretzel Crack Memphis BBQ pretzels. It's $5 a bag. These are good to munch on while here and helps you maintain a good pace. Have to come back here. It's even better when it's warm and they open the patio. The beers and the pretzels are good stuff.

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    Mark D.

    Good selection of lagers and ales. So far I've only been once, sampling a few and settling on a west coast IPA called Hornets Bite. Sitting outside there was good live entertainment and a pop-up food guy making smash burgers.

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    Eric E.

    Early in 2020 we swung by, but back then they were only doing packaged beer to go as that's all the state allowed breweries to do. I was tempted, but chose to hold out until I could stay and try their beers on premises. That finally happened last night. Riverlands has a sizeable beer menu with 14 crafts on tap. The style range is just as wide starting with a low ABV pale ale on up to a barrel-aged bourbon ale sitting close to 15%. The rest of the menu touches nicely on a wide variety of crafts in between. I like to hit the spectrum and started off with a light weight, and tried a glass of the Temperate Forest first. Light, refreshing..this one would be better served outdoors on a warm day. It's not bad buy nothing special. Temperate left me pining for something heavy so I jumped up to Fuzzy Socks next - an imperial porter at 10%. That sucker had teeth. Full bodied with a punch and neat flavor, this one was an instant favorite. Before checking out I had to give Orbital Velocity a shot. This is one of two imperial stouts that they offer and it's tasty. At 14.5% it also has quite a bite. Better have some food in your belly for this guy! At 14 crafts, one visit isn't going to do it. Need to head back in to give another handful a try. Cheers.

    Noah Gabriel playing at Riverlands Brewery.

    Excellent beer. Great atmosphere, with fantastic patio. Always good entertainment and vibe!

    Elizabeth H.

    Came here for some beers and biker dude burgers. I really liked the interior and how it was decorated. The beers ranged from average to above average. Overall we had a good time.

    a glass of beer and a glass of beer
    Cristina G.

    Outstanding beers if you like IPAs! Fantastic selection of beers and good snack if the food truck is not there. Highly recommend stopping here.

    My favorite so far.
    Jeff V.

    Riverlands has a good selection of high quality brews. I've enjoyed everything I've tried here. The strawberry milkshake IPA is exceptional. Just picked up 12 pints today and received fast, friendly curbside service. Definitely my favorite brewery in the area. Thank you for the excellent beers, Riverlands!

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    Amanda M.

    I cannot say enough about this brewery! My husband and I have been enjoying this place for years and hope to enjoy it for years to come. I love how they showcase local art, their family friendly atmosphere, epic outdoor space, beautiful interior, SUPER kind staff and of course AMAZING BEER. Riverlands always has something new to try and it's always good. We have never been upset or regretted spending an afternoon at Riverlands. Now if only they would make some non alcoholic brews, because the 9 months I was pregnant were very hard

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    They staff is always friendly and quick. When asked about recommendations they always share their personal favorites.

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    Great place for beer. Tasting room very nice and beers are solid. Had a 4 flight and all were very good. Food trucks a nice plus.

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    Fun night out with the guys. Beer is great. Worth checking out if you like craft beer!

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    Energy City Brewing

    Energy City Brewing

    4.6
    (29 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    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.

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    The Bistro Pineapple Strawberry Habanero
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    Sturdy Shelter Brewing

    Sturdy Shelter Brewing

    4.8
    (40 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    Visiting friends and we decided to go out brewery hopping in the Aurora & Batavia areas. So glad…read morethat brought us to Sturdy Shelter Brewing. There was a good size crowd there which added to the experience because everyone was enjoying their delicious beers and it was great meeting people. It felt like a community gathering place. It's a big place so it can handle a lot of people without it feeling overly crowded. There was live music on the upstairs level that everyone was enjoying. The beers were fantastic. It's a challenge to decide what beer you want because there is a lot of delicious options. I went with the ESB because it's a great style of beer you can't often find. Others in our group recommend their Hazy IPA. Easily a 5 star rating. Make sure to visit this amazing brewery in Batavia. Russ & Jan Livonia, MI

    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.

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    D and G Brewing Company

    D and G Brewing Company

    4.5
    (37 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    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!

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    Alex and his handiwork.
    Alex and his handiwork.
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    93 Octane

    93 Octane

    4.6
    (30 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    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.

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    So wonderful to see Octane 93 create an IPA to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. Thank you!!

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    So wonderful to see Octane 93 create an IPA to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities. Thank you!!

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