5 Best Craft Breweries near Bloomington

“We had a graduation party at Casper Brewing Company and it was absolutely perfect! Everyone was amazing to work with and the room is comfortable, with several tables and sitting areas. You can bring in your own food and the drinks are fabulous! We would definitely recommend Casper Brewing Company for your next party!“

“This is exactly what you want in a neighborhood brewery—friendly people, great beer, and a fun atmosphere. They don't serve food, but there are often food trucks parked outside and live bands playing on weekends, which makes for an awesome night out.

The staff is always welcoming and happy to help you find something you'll enjoy. If you like fruit beers, you have to try the blueberry wheat, Holey Jeans, and the raspberry wheat, Hose Slippers. Both are flavorful, refreshing, and among my favorite beers anywhere. They also brew some really solid IPAs with plenty of variety to keep things interesting.

A laid-back, friendly place with excellent beer and a great community vibe. Definitely a local gem!“

“Little Beaver is, indeed, delicious, they have the best patty melt in town, the best pretzel, and the beer is delicious but this review is more about the service.

We went last night, after a party of 50 had left, and our server Cameron proceeded to carry the whole brewery on her back. She took our drink orders, cause she thought we’d wait too long, and explained that the kitchen was catching up, and that if we’re ordering food it might be a minute. This girl looked like she served the whole porch, which is where we sat. Cordial, funny, efficient but clearly tired after a day on a pretty busy weekend for the town. Everyone got the same level of service as we did. It was actually pretty incredible.

Oh, and our food came out 10 minutes later.

Go to little beaver.“

“Absolutely a wonderful find !! We just loved the place, bartender was the best“

“I’m a vegetarian visiting a smaller town in Illinois, so I usually expect to end up with a salad and call it a day. So I was genuinely thrilled with the vegetarian options at DESTIHL. I ordered the falafel sandwich, and it was fantastic! Soft, well‑seasoned falafel, fresh pita, and a light, flavorful sauce.

The brewery itself is super clean, spacious, and really well maintained. There’s plenty of parking, and the water feature next to the building makes the whole area feel inviting. I didn’t try the beer (not a beer drinker), but everyone around me seemed to be enjoying theirs!“