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Craft Beer Trail

Five legendary Chicago breweries, one epic bus tour. IPAs, stouts, sours, and everything in between.

Duration: 4-5 hours
Best Time: 2 PM - 8 PM (Saturday/Sunday)
Group Size: 10-30 people
Price Range: $700 - $1,200
Book Now: (224) 801-3090
Quick Answer

What is the Chicago craft beer trail party bus tour?

The Craft Beer Trail party bus visits Chicago's best breweries including Revolution Brewing, Half Acre, Maplewood Brewery, Begyle Brewing, and Hopleaf. Tour runs 4-5 hours on Saturday/Sunday afternoons. BYOB on the bus with coolers provided. Prices from $700-$1,200 for groups of 10-30. Call (224) 801-3090.

The Trail

1

Revolution Brewing Brewpub

Logan Square 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Start at Chicago's largest craft brewery. The brewpub has 30+ taps including exclusive small batches you can't get anywhere else.

Must-Try: Anti-Hero IPA • Fist City • Rev Pils
Pro Tip: Try the Deep Wood series if available. Order food here - their pretzels and burgers are excellent.
IPA HeavenBrewpub Food30+ Taps
2

Half Acre Beer Company

Lincoln Square 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The taproom that started Chicago's craft beer revolution. Laid-back vibes, great outdoor space, and consistently excellent beer.

Must-Try: Daisy Cutter • Pony Pilsner • Vallejo IPA
Pro Tip: Grab cans to go - their packaged beer is perfect for the bus between stops.
Local LegendOutdoor PatioCan Shop
3

Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

Logan Square 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Unique combo of craft brewery and distillery. Try their bourbon barrel-aged beers and maybe a whiskey flight.

Must-Try: Son of Juice IPA • Charlatan Pale Ale • Fat Pug Oatmeal Stout
Pro Tip: The Fat Pug stout is legendary. Also try their house-made whiskey if you're up for it.
Barrel-AgedDistilleryUnique Finds
4

Begyle Brewing

Ravenswood 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cozy neighborhood brewery with a great outdoor beer garden. Perfect spot to wind down the tour.

Must-Try: Blonde Ale • Imperial Pajamas • Crash Landed Pilsner
Pro Tip: They usually have food trucks on weekends. The beer garden is dog-friendly!
Beer GardenFood TrucksChill Vibes
5

Hopleaf (Dinner)

Andersonville 7:15 PM - Close

End at Chicago's legendary beer bar with 60+ taps and 200+ bottles. World-class Belgian selection and amazing mussels.

Must-Try: 200+ Craft & Belgian Beers
Pro Tip: Get the mussels & frites - it's what they're famous for. Try a Trappist ale to finish the night right.
Belgian BeersGastropub200+ Options

Beer Trail FAQ

Can we bring beer on the bus?

Yes! That's the whole point. Grab cans and crowlers at each stop. We provide coolers with ice to keep everything cold.

How much beer should we budget for?

Flights are $8-15 per brewery, pints $6-9. Most groups spend $30-50 per person total including some cans to go.

Can we customize the brewery list?

Absolutely! Love sours? We'll add Dovetail. Want more hops? We'll hit More Brewing. Your tour, your beers.

What about food?

Revolution has a full kitchen, Begyle often has food trucks, and Hopleaf is a gastropub. We plan food into the route.

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