17 Best Craft Breweries near Geneva

“Penrose is great. Their seltzers are more flavorful than High Noon, Topo Chico or Truly, if maybe higher calorie. Lemon Tea-up is a favorite. Their beers are also very good. Oktofest and Shandy are 2 of my favorites, but without a doubt the Brewer's Reserve Caves it top of the lot in my opinion. It's almost like a dessert beer; think alcoholic coffee bean dipped in chocolate. It's amazing. They don't have much in the way of food so I don't consider it a pub but the food they do have is pretty darn tasty. Great place to spend a couple of hours on a lazy afternoon.“

“Everything- beer, staff, owners“

“Food is delicious. The atmosphere is welcoming and chill. The staff is wonderfully friendly and accommodating. We were there with my 7 and 10 year old for dinner. My son has special needs and they were so great with him. At the end of the dinner when they could see I was struggling a bit with my son, one server came to me and said, “don’t worry mama, we got you.” So kind. Thank you Stockholms for being an amazing place. Highly recommend. Highly highly recommend.“

“Go Brewing's customer service is top notch! I have placed several orders from them online, shipping is always quick to get to my doorstep. Last package hit a few bumps along the way, they were super quick to rectify the issue and got me a new pack out ASAP.“

“Such a fun atmosphere. The bartenders are so nice and seem to know everyone! Beautiful space!“

“One of my favorite breweries - they've truly mastered so many delicious beers! Now, they just need a taproom in Wisconsin!“

“Afternoon Logic have played D & G in the past, and have always had a great time! Their beer is fantastic and they just collaborated with five other breweries to come up with the STC6 Pale Ale, which is absolutely delicious!“

“Great selection, best IPAs in the area. Everything they do with Citra and Galaxy hops is awesome. Large patio, food trucks on the regular and occasional music too. Always a favorite stop of mine when in the area. I've since move out of state but everything in my mind is compared back to how good it is versus a Riverlands IPA.“

“visited for the first time, very nice place and close to home. Try the Murphy Altbier- two thumbs up. we will be back!“

“Friendly place to visit. Great liquor store attached, will visit again“

“beautiful location for your private events!“

“Yummy Beer & Good Service“

“I find myself at *Salem Oath Brewery* in Naperville, Illinois, a pocket of rebellion amidst the suburban sprawl—unexpected, almost subversive. This is the kind of place you don’t expect to find out here, the kind of joint that has no business existing in a town best known for cookie-cutter homes, strip malls, and places with “family-friendly” in the tagline. But here it is, dark, atmospheric, with the energy of a punk bar that somehow wandered into a Norman Rockwell painting and decided to stay.

The first thing you notice is that it’s unapologetically itself. The décor is all dark wood, steel, and minimalist lines, equal parts Midwestern grit and industrial chic, and there’s an undercurrent of irreverence in everything from the murals on the wall to the beer names scrawled on the chalkboard menu. You don’t just wander into a place like this—you seek it out. And you know you’re in for something interesting.

I scan the tap list. It’s clear this place knows its craft: no mass-produced, uninspired nonsense here. They’re pushing boundaries and making you question what beer can be—big flavors, bold experiments, and not a trace of pretense. I go for the “Devil’s Advocate,” an imperial stout that’s thick, inky, and dark as a moonless night. First sip, and I’m hit with layers of chocolate, espresso, and just the faintest whiff of smoke. This is not the kind of brew you drink lightly. It’s almost intimidating, a beer that dares you to take it on, and if you don’t respect it, it’ll humble you fast.

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding a place like this, especially here, in Naperville—a town that could be the poster child for safe, sanitized living. *Salem Oath* stands out like a black sheep, a beacon for those who crave something offbeat, something that doesn’t fit neatly into the expected. The people here get it. You can see it in the crowd—local misfits, craft beer obsessives, and a few adventurous suburbanites clearly out of their comfort zone, trying to make sense of the intensity in their glass.

They could coast by playing it safe, but they don’t. There’s no attempt to dilute the experience, no concessions made to those who might want their beer a little lighter, a little sweeter, a little less… dangerous. And that’s rare. That’s something to be celebrated. Because when you stumble onto a place that embraces being different, that refuses to compromise on what it is—whether that’s a brewery, a dive bar, or a tiny ramen joint down an alleyway in Tokyo—you know you’re onto something real.

So, is *Salem Oath Brewery* for everyone? No, and thank God for that. It’s a place for the wanderers, the curious, the ones who want to taste something that forces them to sit up and pay attention. And if that’s you, then this place, this unassuming little brewery in the middle of the Illinois suburbs, might just surprise you. But then, isn’t that what life is all about? Finding the unexpected in the most unlikely of places, and letting yourself be changed by it.“

“A little disappointed tonight the burger was not as good as usual and service could have been better. Mostly they need to install acoustics way to noisy you can hardly hear or enjoy a conversation.“

“Came here with friend and there was a jazz band playing. Nice ambiance. Dinner was yummy, I had the fish fry and my partner had the Reuben. We all had flights to try the beer and that was a fun experiment too- don’t sleep on the blueberry pie sour or the heavy squeeze lemon wheat…so tasty! Service was friendly and price was reasonable. Would def come back!“

“Anything on the food or drink menu is tremendous but what really makes this restaurant special is the impeccable service and management in a unique atmosphere. 10/10!“

“Kolten was fantastic. Reminded me of my nephew and what a good sport! He really added to our already fun New Years Bash.“