Taste the finest craft beers brewed with passion and quality.
Crafting Unique Brews for Everyone
Taste the finest craft beers brewed with passion and quality.
Taste the finest craft beers brewed with passion and quality.
Taste the finest craft beers brewed with passion and quality.
The Western Brew Collective (WBC) is a celebration of craft beer in Chicago’s western suburbs, paying tribute to the passion and creativity of our local brewers. Just a stone’s throw apart, our four incredible breweries have turned the West into a must-visit destination for beer enthusiasts. United by our love for great beer, we’ve joined forces to bring you the ultimate craft experience—making it easy to explore, sip, and savor the best brews around. Whether you’re a hop head, a lager lover, or just along for the ride, our Western Ale Trail is your ticket to an unforgettable beer adventure. Cheers!

Buckledown Brewing is Open 7 days a week. A rustic yet comfortable taproom with a beer garden. Make BuckleDown your home away from home. BuckleDown is the founding brewery for the near Western Suburbs opening up so many eyes to the wonderful world of craft beer wrapped around a local passion.

Imperial Oak Brewing is all about the beer and its where three beer lovers got together to bring the community small-batch, barrel-aged brews in a festive atmosphere.With roll-up doors and picnic tables spread out along a sprawling patio, this brewery is the perfect place for the food trucks that park here on the weekends.

Hop District Brewing is all about community. The motto for this taproom is “beer with friends,” and that friendly atmosphere is evident the moment you walk into the space. It's is the kind of place where locals gather for holidays, birthdays, and special events.

Milk Money Brewing embraces simple food and beers as a seasonally-driven and locally sourced brewpub. The experience delivered showcases approachable food and beer menus with recognizable flavors, yet executed with an undeniable quality and unique presentation. Live music hosted at the brewery with various shows weekly.
Western Brew Collective
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