A not-for-profit entity made up of 21 breweries from Alton to Cobden
Southern Illinois
Beer Trail
HI THERE. WE’RE THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BEER TRAIL

Some of the best places to find quality craft beer in Southern Illinois!

Three Distinct Loops
Southern Illinois Beer Trail

Green Loop

Embark on a  brewery quest along the Green Loop of the Southern Illinois Beer Trail, spanning picturesque towns like Murphysboro, Elkville, Alto Pass, Carbondale, and Christopher. Here, you'll uncover a treasure trove of top-notch breweries and wineries, including St. Nicholas Brewing Company MDH, Route 51 Brewing Company and Banquet Center, Molly's Pint Brewpub, Von Jakob Winery & Brewery, Big Muddy Brewing, Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House, and The Hop Brewery. This is your golden opportunity to savor unique craft beverages that truly embody the spirit of Southern Illinois. Join us on a journey of flavor and discovery today!

Blue Loop

Experience a  beer adventure on the Blue Loop, a one-of-a-kind journey through the heart of Southern Illinois. Visit vibrant towns like Cobden, Waterloo, Red Bud, Millstadt, Du Quoin, and Sparta, and discover the craft beer excellence of Apple Knocker Hard Cider at Owl Creek Vineyard, Hopskeller Brewing, Stubborn German Brewing Company, Lieferbrau Brewery, Millpond Brewing, St. Nicholas Brewing Company (Flagship), and White Rooster Brewing. Join us on this remarkable beer loop, where you'll savor the rich flavors and traditions of Southern Illinois in a single, unforgettable day of exploration. Cheers to a unique regional taste experience!

Red Loop

Take off on an extraordinary flavor-filled journey through Southern Illinois on the Red Loop of the Southern Illinois Beer Trail. This enticing route winds through iconic towns such as Alton, O'Fallon, Belleville, Staunton, Breese, Collinsville, and Chester. Along the way, you'll encounter a lineup of remarkable breweries and distilleries, including The Old Bakery Beer Company, Peel Brewing Company, Shoehorn Brewing, Mississippi Culture Oak Fermented Ales, Excel Bottling Co., Old Herald Brewery & Distillery, and St. Nicholas Brewing Company Landmark.
Experience the rich craft beer and distilling traditions of the region, from the scenic riverfront of Alton to the historic streets of Chester. Join us for an unforgettable regional taste adventure that captures the essence of Southern Illinois, one delightful brew at a time. Cheers to an exceptional journey through flavors and heritage!

COME AND FIND US

Southern Illinois Beer 
Trail Members

THE BLUE LOOP

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Apple Knocker Hard Cider @ Owl Creek Vineyard

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Hopskeller Brewing

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Stubborn German Brewing Company

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Lieferbrau Brewery

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Millpond Brewing

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St. Nicholas Brewing Company (Flagship)

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White Rooster Brewing

THE BLUE LOOP · Apple Knocker Hard Cider @ Owl Creek Vineyard · Hopskeller Brewing · Stubborn German Brewing Company . Lieferbrau Brewery . Millpond Brewing . St. Nicholas Brewing Company (Flagship) . White Rooster Brewing

THE GREEN LOOP

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St. Nicholas Brewing Company MDH

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Route 51 Brewing Company and Banquet Center

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Von Jakob Winery & Brewery

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Big Muddy Brewing

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Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House

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The Hop Brewery

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THE GREEN LOOP · St. Nicholas Brewing Company MDH · Route 51 Brewing Company and Banquet Center · Von Jakob Winery & Brewery . Big Muddy Brewing . Buckwater Brew Works and Whiskey House . The Hop Brewery .

THE RED LOOP

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The Old Bakery Beer Company

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Peel Brewing Company

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Shoehorn Brewing

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Mississippi Culture Oak Fermented Ales

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Excel Bottling Co.

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Old Herald Brewery & Distillery

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St. Nicholas Brewing Company Landmark

THE RED LOOP · The Old Bakery Beer Company · Peel Brewing Company · Shoehorn Brewing . Mississippi Culture Oak Fermented Ales . Excel Bottling Co. . Old Herald Brewery & Distillery . St. Nicholas Brewing Company Landmark