Lake Effect Brewing Company operates on the Northwest Side, not far from the Kennedy Expressway. It runs tours every Saturday at 1:00 pm. The cost is $5 and includes samples. Register by email; check the website for complete information. Lake Effect Brewing Company 4727 W. Montrose Chicago … [Read more...] about Factory tours: Lake Effect Brewing Company
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Factory tour: Metropolitan Brewing Company
The Metropolitan Brewing Company in Ravenswood is known for its lagers. It operates from an industrial site with no brewpub and no visitors center. It doesn't offer tours often, either, but when it does, it's a nice deal: $5 per person, including samples. Check the website to see when the next tour … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Metropolitan Brewing Company
Factory tour: Two Brothers Brewing in Warrenville
Two Brothers Brewing, in West Suburban Warrenville, offers free tours of its facilities every Saturday at 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm and again on Sunday at 1:00pm. No reservation is needed, and the tours include samples of its brews, including the much-loved Domaine DuPage. … [Read more...] about Factory tour: Two Brothers Brewing in Warrenville








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