Amazing brews! So many flavors to choose from! Great surroundings inside and outdoors. They make…read moreyou feel at home.

Love Artesia. Great farm setting and good beer. Always get a beer flight. Great summer spot.read more

Found out about this local brewery in Chenoa. It happens to be just one part of a larger operation…read more OB's Cervezaria is one of this building's vendors. Has kind of limited hours. This makes sense because they only brew a few of their own beers and keep it simple. Cool place that's fun for the entire family. It's got something to please everyone it seems. The worst thing is the limited hours though. Brewery is only open in the evenings mostly and other times is often closed. This also isn't much of a brewery as you pour everything yourself. It's one of those places that gives you a card. Then you insert it into the slots to get the beers pouring. It's about 50 cents or so an ounce. The only one from this brewery was the Fresh Hope, which is a blonde ale that's crisp and smooth. Food is lacking. There's another vendor that has pizza. Good place as far as around here for entertainment. It's one of the vendors and is one of the best places around for groups and parties. The brewery is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

I went here for a banquet which was basically a wedding reception. They did a really nice job with…read moreexplaining things. the service, and the food was pretty decent too. Pizza was good, the chicken chunks were decent. What gave it four stars was the fact that you could go up to a tap, you get this white card before beforehand like a library card and they swipe your debit/credit card and then you walk around and put the white card up and tap your beer. The interesting thing about it was after you close your tap it puts your name on and how many ounces of beer you poured. I was really impressed considering I'm out in the middle of nowhere and they have better technology than what's around my house. Pretty impressive. They had a blueberry wheat beer which came from Keg Grove that the spouse & I enjoyed. After your done, you take ur white card, go to cashier and close out ur tab. The wedding reception was fun and I would go back . Bathrooms were reasonably clean and parking was good.

The vibe is welcoming the moment you walk in, and the space is very clean with fun beaver art…read moreeverywhere you look. It gives the place a light and playful feel without being over the top. For food, we had two vegan options to choose from. I went with the vegan steak with vegan mozzarella and a side salad. It was flavorful and satisfying, and I appreciated having a good plant based option at a brewery. My husband ordered the smash burger and really enjoyed it. Our server was knowledgeable and efficient, which made the whole visit even better. Overall, a fun stop with great service and good food, and I would be happy to come back.

Food is amazing! We all love it here! Great place to meet friends for a drink and a bite to eat…read more Off the beaten path and great vibe!!!!

Great brewery, nice comfortable seating inside and large outdoor area, parking can be an issue but…read morenot bad. Lots a beers to choose from, Illinois bock was made special for our group for our event at the brewery. Very nice and tasty. Got a brewery tour from the owner that was insightful and fun, it's across the street from bar. Food trucks provide good food on sight, the pizza truck was there for us but I heard a Mexican truck had great burritos. Great place to enjoy a good selection of brews and relax with friends

We were in town for a wedding had a little time to check this place out. We love checking out…read morebreweries on our travels. This was an excellent one and our beer tender (maybe Ben??) was the MOST knowledgeable beer guy I've ever encountered that wasn't an actual brewer. It was great to talk to him and sample the beers here. All good!!! Wish we would have been I. Town longer we would have come back

Great service by the friendly staff, a great selection of drinks and the food was good!…read more Hamburgers are outstanding cause they're a blend of meats. I sent the brussels sprouts back because they were way too crunchy. They cooked them a little longer and brought them back and they were fine. Enjoyed our visit and we'll go back.

Best place to get beers in Lexington is at this brewery. It surely is quite surprising a small town…read morelike this has this type of place. Analytical has a kind of science theme going on with the chemistry artwork. Has quite a few beers to choose from. The inside is big enough for a few friends, just not a massive group, because it's sort of limited on space. Among the few places in town to get craft beers instead of corporate cans. It's for sure not the brewery with the biggest selection but still what they have is actually impressive. There's a pretty good variety. A few are quite limited of course. Small batches usually taste better though. It's about $7 a pint. We had a few including the Analyze This! It's an IPA. This uses Centennial, Chinook, and Simcoe hops for notes of citrus and piney. For sure make a stop here if finding yourself around. It's closed Mondays. They have a few snacks like popcorn, but check on the website for events, because they often have food trucks.

Food is fantastic, service is good and ambience is very rustic and fun…read more Looking forward to going back for drinks and wings. I had a salad and the ranch dressing is fantastic.

First time in, visiting from Chicago and wow, I'm blown away!…read more I stopped by for a quick beer, tried 6 different taster (4oz) brews....my favorite was the "A Palate Appeaser- Pale Ale. but the food and staff completely exceeded my expectations. I had The Classic Smash Burger (added bacon, of course!) absolutely amazing so juicy and flavorful. The side salad was fresh and so tasty, a perfect balance to the burger. I split both with a friend, and we were still stuffed! We couldn't resist trying a split slice of pepperoni pizza too... and I'm so glad we did. The house-made dough and sauce made it one of the best slices I've ever had in Illinois, seriously next level. Noah was awesome but looked dead to the world and definitely needed a day off (it was Halloween) Brett helped me with picking different beers and everyone was so hospitable including Dan the manager!! Will definitely be back when I'm down here again.

This was a great place to hang out outdoors while sipping on some brews. Plenty of seating, games,…read moreand serene scenery. The service was friendly. We had a few beers which were good. We also grabbed a bite to eat at the food truck. Not a fan of the food, but the beer was good. We will be back someday I'm sure.

This place takes the prize for the most unique brewery we've encountered in our travels - and we've…read morebeen to a lot, like over 230 lot! It's like a beer oasis in the middle of the woods! including fire pits and picnic tables

wow this food was so good. came a little after open and got helped right away. drinks didn't take…read morelong just got some waters and sodas. then ordered food and that didn't take too long either, timing was reasonable. the server was very nice and the bartender as well. i got the cesar wrap 9/10, towards the bottom is was thigh meat i think and i didn't like that very much. the wings 10/10 it was half off as well. super flavorful. off the menu the spicy chicken pita 7/10, could use a little more flavor. all fries were very good and the ranch was very good reminded me of wing stop ranch.

Local Tap Craft Kitchen and Ale House in El Paso, Illinois, has quickly become a culinary standout…read moresince its 2022 opening, blending community roots with inventive Midwest flavors. Owned and Managed by Aaron Thomas with his really great team. This family-friendly alehouse prioritizes local partnerships and menu creativity, earning its place as a surprise standout in central Illinois' dining scene. Culinary Highlights The menu shines with elevated bar classics, including Ropp Jersey Cheese curds sourced from Normal, Illinois. ~a crispy, creamy nod to regional agriculture.  Wings tossed in bourbon-Sriracha glaze and lemon-pepper buffalo rub draw regulars, while the Italian beef sandwich, paired with sweet potato fries and maple mayo, offers a sweet-savory twist. The showstopper is the custom steak-blend burger: certified Angus beef smashed on a brioche bun, smothered in American cheese, and served with loaded fries-a "step above" typical pub fare. Surprise Standout Culinary Chronicles' sleeper hit is the maple mayo dip, a sweet-smoky companion to crispy sweet potato fries. While rumors swirl about its cult following, the dip exemplifies The Local Tap's knack for balancing familiarity with innovation. Community and Craft True to its name, the restaurant champions local breweries such as White Oak, Riggs Beer Company, and Casper Brewing. Also, fostering a patio-to-indoor vibe that's equally suited for family dinners or friend gatherings. Weekly cocktail features, like the raspberry Long Island iced tea and barrel-aged Old Fashioned, underscore their bar program's versatility. With its commitment to Midwestern flavors, community ties, and dishes that surprise even seasoned foodies, The Local Tap is a destination worth the drive. As Osborn and Thomas expand their culinary playbook-including this week's chicken cordon bleu ciabatta with white wine cream sauce-the restaurant solidifies its role as El Paso's flavorful heartbeat.

Welcome to brewery #278 for me. I was very pleased with the vibe at Tangled Roots. Very nice place!…read more I sat at the bar and ordered a flight. Great service although they were a little busy. Los Pollos Hermanos Mexican lager was a good Mexican lager. Very easy to drink. Kit Kupfer amber ale had a little fruity flavor I couldn't quite place but when I looked at the beer menu it described it as "hint of peach". Yeah, I think that's it. A very light amber ale. Very nice beer! SWPFTD would enjoy this one. Midnight Mirage black IPA...ok, this was interesting. And I don't mean that in a snide way at all. It's a black IPA with a whole host of fruit flavors. Grapefruit was definitely there on the back of the tongue on the finish, as well as apricot but that was more on the nose. Not a heavily bitter IPA at all. This might be my favorite so far. Decadent Orange Dobroy Nochi imperial stout had a really good orange flavor to it. I still think the back IPA is my favorite though. I wasn't really hungry but perused the menu and ordered a starter of the fresh artisanal bread with an awesome honey butter. There was another butter with it but I forgot what it was while under the thrall of the honey butter. I ate ALL of that myself. I truly enjoyed TRB. The beers were great, the bread was excellent, and the service was good as well. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Such a shame to see this closed. We had a good time here enjoying a couple flights of beer and some…read morefood. Cheers!

Checked out this local brewery in Bloomington. It has quite a surprising amount of variety on the…read morebeer list. Keg Grove is a good place for groups and hanging out. Far away enough from the craziness of the college campus and downtown bars but still not too far away. They have events and food trucks, so there's some good times to be had. A brewery that's located in a shopping plaza with a patio and indoor area. It's bigger than it looks. There's arcade games and even more tables upstairs. For sure anyone can find something fun. It's about $7 a pint. Last time I got the Show Me Your Stem. Good one. This is a pumpkin pie wheat. On the rim is graham crackers. The rest of the beers include IPAs as well as wheat beers in flavors such as blueberry and peach. For sure we could come here again. It's located on Empire Street in a shopping plaza. There's no food menu but usually there's a food truck.

My husband and I were just in Bloomington/Normal for a conference and decided to hit up the local…read morebreweries. We enjoyed all of our stops, but Keg Grove continued getting recommendations from locals. As a result, we had to stop by. And, in the end, Keg Grove WAS our favorite! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a kind warm welcome from the bartender. The space was also welcoming. It was wide open, clean, and spacious. My husband each got our own flights (see pictured). We loved all 8 of the beers that we got, but here were our 4 favorites: 1. #3 Malo Pina Colada Wheat, 2. #1 Holey Jeans Blueberry Wheat with a sugar rimmed glass, 3. #11 Love is Love Orange Guava Passionfruit Hard Seltzer, and 4. #7 Cornfuzed Corn Ale. There was not a bad beer and there were several more we would have loved to try. We ended up getting a 4 pack of the Hokey Jeans because the Malo was sold out. Prices are great, portions are reasonable, and presentation was solid. There was nothing to complain about and much to praise. We will definitely be back at Keg Grove the next time we are in town! Thanks for a great visit!