A cool, casual brewery in Sullivan! It was nice to have a brewery in this area. My partner is the beer connoisseur and he said everything was okay, nothing to write home about but nothing necessarily bad either. He said all the beers were pretty light and "crushable." They also had a mead flight which I appreciated since I don't like beer. They were from a meadery in Salem and very yummy. The food was pretty basic but enjoyable and staff was nice, service was quick. There are high tops, low tops and bar seats. Also some board and card games for folks to play. read more

We stayed here overnight as a harvest host member and had a great stay. The ipa was awesome (we got some cans to go!). The pizza was just ok, hence the 4 instead of 5. read more

Big Muddy Brewing - Beer making and bottling - Breweries Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

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May not have the most picturesque view, but I always make a stop here if I'm in the area. There is a variety of ever- changing, as well as ol' regulars beer on the menu. The bartenders are welcoming and know their beer. I enjoy getting a flight to sample as many flavorful beers as I can. My favorites are the Pumpkin Smasher and Smores Stout. Gotta love a brewery that has Sasquatch as their mascot. read more

Big Muddy Brewing - A flight of fall seasonal beers - Breweries Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

Stopped by here while going to the Weekend at the Cave. Neat little brewery. Friendly staff and a chill environment. Had some soft pretzels that were tasty as well. read more

This is the brewery I would visit on a weekly basis if I lived closer. Tried three different beers - all very good. Great space, friendly staff. They have chilled and beer you can take off the shelf - bonus if you're just passing through. Nice gem in southern IL! read more

We didn't eat here but the beer was good and it's very dog friendly, which is a big plus for us. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly.

Been here before. This time I couldn't stay so I bought a case of different brews & headed back for civilization aka Texas. Lol 1 blueberry blonde 1 Saluki dog 1 pumpkin smasher 1 Octoberfest Will have to get em good & frosty & try the flavors on the next day off. read more

Big Muddy Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

This is an amazing brewery. The staff are wonderful and the beers are even better. I've tried quite a few of their brews and have not been disappointed I just discovered that Binny's carries a few of their beers. If haven't tried them I highly recommend you do. read more

Such a cool, laid back microbrewery! It's kind of on the outskirts of Murphysboro, with one of the best tasting deals in So.IL. For $6 you sample the entire beer range - 9 when we went, with nice sized pours in your full-sized Big Muddy glass, that you get to take home! We also got a tour of the facility, which was short and sweet - but they definitely dove into specifics for some of the beer knurds. read more

I'm always excited to experience a brewery I've never been to. I've tasted Big Muddy's beer before, but I can't just jump in my car and drive an hour and a half on a whim. Finally, I made a plan to venture down south to Murphysboro. The location wasn't quite as remote as Scratch Brewing, but it was a far cry from the urban setting of all the St. Louis breweries I've come to know and love. The building looks much like a warehouse and there isn't anything around it, but you're minutes away from town (in case you get hungry...they don't serve food here). This place was packed! Thankfully, we managed to find a few seats and found a menu. I'm a sucker for anything pumpkin, so my first order of business was tasting their Pumpkin Smasher straight from the tap to my glass. It was glorious. I could have sipped on that beer all night, but I wanted to experience a nice spread, so I tried their IPA and Winter Ale. Both were enjoyable, but nothing can top the Pumpkin Smasher. Aside from their lovely array of beer, their prices are the lowest I have ever seen. Three measly dollars for a pint? Yes, please! They also offer several t-shirts and growlers -- all nominally priced. This place was definitely worth the trip. read more

Good brewery. Good brews. Lame that they don't fill growlers unless it is bought from their brewery. Not a good business strategy.

Pumpkin Smasher is back so I brought my growler for a refill. My wife likes the Blueberry Blonde so she has her own Growler. We love this place. The staff is super friendly and the prices are affordable for a micro-brewery. There are several types of beers for you to choose from. I don't like IPA's, but they have it too. Good stuff here. read more

Big Muddy Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Murphysboro, Illinois

The most welcoming place I've been. I was there very early on my way home to St. Louis. They don't have tasters but gave me the option of tasters because I wanted to maximize my time there. It was cold......cold.....but the beer helped, and they had some great beer. I look forward to going back and not rushing. read more

If I am going to knock them on anything it is their operating hours for the public. 12-6 only on Saturday and Sunday with no set tour times. Their prices and their people are phenomenal though. The beer marketing of the big muddy monster, pumpkin smasher and bigfoot on the label is what draws you in. The beer flavors are spot on and unique and Nick and Chuck are the reasons you stay and buy more. $8 flights for 13 beer samples, ok I am in! They don't have flight boards which I love they just give you a pint glass and fill each up a quarter full when you are ready. No beers sitting stagnent or getting too warm, everything is right off the tap. I felt like a couple lines were flat but they changed one after we told them. $10 growler fills, doesn't have to be there growler or $15 for their growler and a fill. $9 for 6 packs or canned 4 packs. Bombers were $5 plus? I wish they had a list of what was available and what wasn't. You just had to ask what they had. I would skip the tour as you stay in the tasting area and it is a short 10 minutes walk through. You can just talk to brewmaster Chuck and ask all the questions you want. He loves talking beer and knows his stuff. They even broke out a couple cans and bottles that they didn't have on tap for us to try. Awesome! Overall it is very laid back and a great brewery and experience. A must visit if you like beer and are in the area. read more

Don't be fooled by the entrance with a small sign. It truly is the way into the tasting room. Nick was a gracious host and server making us feel instantly at home. The number of styles of beer they had here was unexpected. Definitely a worthwhile stop. read more

Decided to make the drive here on a Saturday afternoon. Even though the hours posted showed it closed at three we decided to try it anyway. They were open and made the stop at a very unassuming warehouse type brewery. We were greeted by a great lady who offered up a sampler with glass for $6. Typically we are offered around 5 samples but here, NINE! A tour was also offered but we declined. Great explanations of the types of brew and even told of another brewery close by to try. Great service, excellent beer, and a great way to spend the afternoon...we're already planning a trip back. read more

Nice place with great staff but they brew beers I find too fruity. In my opinion blueberries, vanilla, and pumpkin are fine foods. But they don't belong in beer. The IPA was merely OK. The Big Muddymonster was the best. I doubt I will return. read more

Big Muddy was a microbrewery before it was cool to be a microbrewery. Their experience clearly shows in their product. Most local new microbreweries are barely above the level of home brewing, but Big Muddy is amazing. They have a wide variety of beer that is available on tap or for purchase in six packs. They also sometimes have a special where you can sample all 10 beers on draught for $10 and keep the glass. read more

If you're in the area, it's a must stop. Sadly they are only open on weekends. Great value for the tasting and the taps. Bottled 6-packs are a little pricey though. Bought a growler of Big Muddy Monster for home to use a week later and was just as fresh as coming out of the tap that day. read more

Big muddy brewing brings good beer and music together. Drinking in the brew house is a fun experience especially with great live music and friends. Family friendly and great owner and staff. Thanks for always making us feel welcome. read more