A Guide to the Best Breweries In Springfield, IL
- Greg Lane
- Apr 8, 2022
- 4 min read
Just 90 minutes north of St. Louis, and 3 hours south of Chicago, is a thriving brewing scene in Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois capitol is home to innovative breweries with commitments to local ingredients that makes for a perfect weekend road trip.
Below is your ideal itinerary for making the most of your visit:
Stop #1: Hand of Fate
Address: 107 E Douglas, St Petersburg, IL
Taproom Hours:
M-T: CLOSED | W-TH: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM | F-SA: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM | S: 1:00 PM-8:00 PM
Start your journey in a Springfield suburb at Hand of Fate Brewing Company.
Hand of Fate is the brainchild of two homebrewers turned brewery owners. With over 10 years of homebrew experience, the Hand of Fate specializes in a mixture of science and art to bring you delicious local flavors to enjoy inside their taproom or on their spacious patio.
The brewery’s name is inspired by a feud between Peter Lukins and George Warburton after young Abraham Lincoln surveyed the land Hand of Fates is now built upon. The fates would decide the name of the town over a card game – and, well, the winner is clear as you’ll be sipping pints in St. Petersburg.
Drive to Stop #2: Springfield Beer Company
Address: 3788 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL
Taproom Hours:
M-T: CLOSED | W-TH: 5:00 PM-11:00 PM | F-SA: 12:00 PM-12:00 AM | S: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM
You’ll then hop in your car and head south to Springfield Beer Company. This family-friendly microbrewery is attached to Freddy’s Frozen Custard (you may need a treat to complete that flight!). The intimate space welcomes folks of all ages (with the accompaniment of an adult) and encourages you to bring food from home or order delivery from your favorite restaurant to enjoy with your beer.
Drive to Stop: #3 Engrained Brewing Co,
Address: 1120 West Lincolnshire Blvd, Springfield, IL
Taproom Hours:
M: CLOSED | T: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM | W-TH: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM | F-SA: 1100 AM-9:00 PM | S: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
If supporting hyper-local businesses is your jam – then Engrained Brewing Co. is for you. For your last stop before heading into downtown Springfield, this brewery and restaurant pride itself on its commitment to the farm-to-table dining experience. All brewing ingredients come from midwest suppliers, and their hops are local to central Illinois. Their famous burgers are sourced from local family farmers who use sustainable practices. Engrained boasts that their mission is “being good stewards of the world.” Learn more about their farmers and suppliers here.
Enjoy a pint in their taproom or patio, and know you’re supporting sustainable hyper-local businesses while keeping Mother Earth healthy!
Drive to Stop #4 Obed & Isaacs
Address: 500 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL
Taproom Hours: Open daily from 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Park the car, and finish the night bar-hopping in downtown Springfield. Located just one block west of President Abraham Lincoln’s home, and providing views of the Illinois state capitol, is microbrewery Obed & Isaacs. The brewery is the perfect spot for a group of friends. In addition to its restaurant that serves specialty pizzas and pub food, the microbrewery boasts a large patio with a bocce ball court. Bring your furry pal – dogs are encouraged! They even share an enclosed dog run with Wm. Van's Coffee House so you can play bocce ball uninterrupted by your pup.
Visiting on a Friday? Pop-in for Firkin Friday, where they create a specialty beer for that day – and that day only – in a small cast known as a “firkin”. A truly once-in-a-lifetime beer!
Walk to Stop #5: Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distillery
Address: 619 E Washington St, Springfield, IL
Taproom Hours: SMT: CLOSED | W-TH: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM | F: 3:00 PM-9:00 PM | SA: 12-9:00 PM
Take a quick, half-mile walk past the Old State Capitol as you make your way to your next stop.
Springfield-natives (and brothers!) Mike, John, and Adam Zerkle created Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distillery with a “local first” mentality. Their taproom is entirely USA-made, and their space supports the revitalization of downtown Springfield.
The taproom features long family-style tables, and guests can enjoy board games alongside their drinks. In addition to handcrafted brews, they create craft coffee and small-batch distilled products that will soon be available. Bring your own food, and enjoy a pint with Springfield locals!
COFFEE SHOP TEMPORARILY CLOSED!
Walk to Stop #6: Buzz Bomb Brewing Company
Address: 406 E Adams, Springfield, IL
Taproom Hours:
M-T: Closed | W-TH: 5:00 PM-11:00 PM | F: 3:00 PM-12:00 AM | SA: 10:00 AM-12:00 AM | S: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM
Last but certainly not least, end your night with a brief five-minute walk to Buzz Bomb Brewing Company. Buzz Bomb is a trendy, industrial-style space in the heart of downtown. They often host events and meet-ups and provide boozy brunch on select Sundays. Open late, this buzzing craft watering hole is the perfect spot to end your Springfield brewery tour.
Springfield is a thriving brewing community, and you’re certain to leave the land of Lincoln satisfied and wanting more! Be sure to become a part of the BeerTrippr family to find your perfect brewery itineraries no matter where you’re traveling to!
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