9 Best Craft Breweries near Rockford

“Visited after discovering on the Brewsader App and was not disappointed. Neat atmosphere. The outdoor area must be great on warm summer days but they do occasionally have fires in the fire pits on cooler days. Tried a 6 beverage flight and enjoyed the flavors. The salmon dip and naan was great too!“

“I'll be the first to admit I don't drink brown or dark beers because they're not my thing.I bought a 6 of Rogue River Brown to try on the sole reason the can looked like a trout!I'm glad I did.The beer wasn't heavy, bitter or overbearing. I really enjoyed it. I've gotten away from craft beer, but if their other offerings are this good, I might just get dragged back in.Giver a go!“

“We've been to the Douglas location as well and it has similar food and drink options. Limited selection of beers with mostly IPAs. The food is standard pub fare if that's what you're looking for.Service was great and food came out quickly , but after going to both locations, I would recommend other breweries first if looking to try something in the area.“

“Everyone knows what a Beer Flight is, but a Pizza Flight?? Yes please, take my $$$!The beer is always outstanding here, but honestly it's the pizza flight that brings me back over and over again. The fact I can pick 6 different kinds of pizza and not have to settle for one flavor is the best thing ever.I personally think my favorite is the Coney Dog pizza. Why is this not common everywhere. Outstanding!Can't wait for my next trip to Grand Rapids.“

“Beautiful spot near the river. The food is incredible. Some of the best wings I've had recently. Dry rubbed and seasoned after smoking then dropping in a fryer. It's my favorite way for wings. The shrimp Po'Boy was good, but nothing that made it stand out against others I have. Needed more spice or a hot sauce maybe. But the season fries were the real center piece. I'm not normally a fry guy by nature, but I've never had seasoned fries this good. Not even close.The beers were delicious. It's hard to find such great Fruited sours lightly tart and so sweet. Exceptional. Sampled a couple of others, lots of flavor in the beers we got.Only real critique is the bar/ordering set up. If we are to go to the bar and order our own food and drink, it shouldn't be at the end of the bar far from the taps. While also being near the door. I watched confused faces all day, and it really gummed up traffic at times. Curious to why this set up wasn't run at the middle of the bar like what I've seen at other breweries. More rapid response for pint pours.Stop in for a food and a drink ASAP.“

“Impressed with the wide selection of different beer and mead types available! I had a flight and thought all of my choices were great. We only had appetizers to eat but were pleased with the pretzel and baked gouda bites. Plenty of seating, with semi-outdoor seating available in the warmer months.“

“Very impressed! Every part of Bier Distillery was fantastic. The drinks were delightful, the food was fantastic, and the service was stellar.There was something to drink for everyone. I tried a few different beers while my wife and a few different cocktails. Every one of them was delicious.I ate the Apple pie burger, I was skeptical but it was perfect. My wife had the Apple Gouda Toastie and loved that as well. On the side we tried the dill pickle soup and fries. I was also skeptical of the soup but that was one of the best soups I’ve ever had. The seasoned fries were wonderful fries as well.It’s difficult to have an amazing food menu, a perfectly crafted drink for any occasion and have terrific service. However, Bier Distillery pulled it all off.We will absolutely be back and I will be recommending Bier Distillery & Brewery to everyone.Kid-friendliness: There were kid friendly food and drink options on the menu.“

“Nice place. More known for beer than food, the menu seems like an afterthought. It was good mind you, just a bit on the boring side. Our servers were attentive. Saw all different age ranges, but the music is definitely for the heavy metal crowd. Not too loud though and it was easy to talk without having to yell. All in all a good experience.“

“This place is the community staple of Cedar Springs. I feel like I am at home every time I walk in through the doors. With an amazing tap list of some of the best quality beer I have ever experienced. The food menu is great here as well. Rotating specials to keep things exciting. I look forward to every visit at Cedar Springs Brewing!“