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Blind Pig Brewery
A Toast to Local Beer
Is there anything more enjoyable than a cold,
local beer on a beautiful summer day? Rain
or shine, cold or hot, our local breweries have
something on tap that will ease your day. Check
out these spots and find their beers at local
events, bars, restaurants, and in stores.
Blind Pig Brewery
The first locally-crafted beer in Champaign post-Prohibition could be found at the Blind Pig Brewery, a mainstay in downtown Champaign.
This British-inspired pub offers a variety of regular beers, like their U of IPA and the Curtis Orchard Hard Apple Cider, alongside seasonals
like a Raspberry Wheat or Peanut Butter Fudge Stout. Enjoy in their popular beer garden!
Triptych Brewing
At any given time, Triptych is fermenting more than 96,000 pints of up to 15 different beers in their facility across the street from the
taproom. Their ever-popular Dank Meme can always be found on tap, but their constantly rotating flavors have generated a fan base that is
always ready to try something new.
Riggs Beer Company
This grain-to-glass brewery is all about their German-inspired beers from the refreshing Hefeweizen to the smooth American Lager. They are
all about simple ingredients that make good beer to be enjoyed in their laid-back taproom and their massive beer garden. Don't miss Riggs
Fest and the Christmas Market or take a tour of the brewery to get behind-the-scenes.
25 O'Clock Brewery
Situated off the Boneyard Creek in downtown Urbana, this brewery regularly rotates its taps with sours, IPAs, stouts, and everything in
between. Bring your dog, a snack, and hang out for a while in this chill space.
J.T. Walker's Brewery
Bringing hometown pride to Mahomet, J.T. Walker's Brewery pays homage to everything local with their Orange & Blue American Pale
Wheat. Enjoy it in their taproom on Main St. where you'll often find local food trucks to round out your night.
Cloud Mountain Kombucha
CLOUD MOUNTAIN KOMBUCHA
Whether foraging themselves or sourcing from local farms, including their
own Goldfinch Farms, Cloud Mountain Kombucha is as serious about
reducing their environmental impact as they are about providing a flavorful
and healthy beverage option. Thanks to the ever-evolving availability of
products, their refreshing flavors regularly rotate, with their Carrot Turmeric
recently taking Silver in the ginger/spice category at the 2023 Kombucha
Kup. Found in Lincoln Square, at Urbana's Market at the Square, and a variety
of shops around town, Cloud Mountain Kombucha's fermented tea is an
effervescent treat that will keep you coming back for more. Take advantage of
their bottle recycling program to continue to reduce your impact.
LOCAL LOVES
Darius-I enjoy going to Analog Wine Library as it has a cozy environment with hospitable staff.
The wine selection is great and always changing, providing a new experience each time.
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