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Downtown Glen Ellyn Presents:

Downtown Glen Ellyn Craft Beer Crawl

Saturday April 26, 2025

12:30 pm- 4:30 pm

Beer Cellar, 488 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn


Taste the best that craft beer has to offer while exploring Downtown Glen Ellyn along the way.  

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Grab your friends and enjoy an afternoon tasting 11 - 4 oz of a variety of craft beers while exploring Downtown Glen Ellyn. We have some cool spots for you to check out along the way.  Tickets are limited to 250 tickets.  Reserve your spot before they sell out!  


Event Details

  • Tickets are $40 per person. You will receive 11 tickets, each redeemable for a 4 oz pour of craft beer. One ticket for each of the locations throughout Downtown Glen Ellyn. Several locations will have multiple choices.
  • Registration times will be staggered to help with the flow of guests. Registration times will begin 12:30 - 1:30 pm.
  • Alcoholic beverages are to remain inside the stores and cannot be brought on to the sidewalks.
  • Participating businesses and featured beers are subject to change.
  • Registration is located at The Beer Cellar. You will receive your wristband (Please bring State ID), a souvenir glass, and the program listing the beer selections, map and special offers. Check in times will be staggered.
  • After Party will be at Two Hound Red Brewery. They will be hosting a special menu and drink specials for all ticket holders.
  • Designated Drivers are welcome without purchasing a ticket. No tasting tickets or souvenir glasses will be provided to non-ticketholders.
  • Our ticketing software is Ticket Tailor who uses PayPal. Your credit card bill will list PayPal for this purchase.
  • Tickets are limited and we expect to sell out for this event. 
  • This is a 21+ event. Please bring your state ID.
  • All tickets are final and are non-refundable.
  • Most of all have fun with friends!


*Featured beers are subject to change. Additional selection will be adding on to the list below.

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Watch the NBC Chicago Today segment on the Craft Beer Crawl!

Beer Tasting Locations Downtown Glen Ellyn

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The Beers of the Downtown Glen Ellyn Craft Beer Crawl

Mozart, Vienna Lager

Middle Brow Beer Co., Chicago, IL


Mozart is a Vienna lager brewed with local grains. Flavor is toasty bread, light caramel, autumnal, clean, crisp, beer.

4.5% ABV


Located at Five O Four Kitchen

Neckbeard Nectar Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged (2021), American Imperial Stout

Neckbeard Nectar Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged (2021), American Imperial Stout

Beer Cellar & Transient Artisan Ales, Bridgman, MI


Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Neckbeard Nectar: Imperial Stout aged in Blis Maple Bourbon Barrels with Tugboat Coffee and vanilla beans

13% ABV


Located at Oak & Steel

Eileen In, New England Style IPA

Sub 4: Hazy Double IPA, New England IPA

Neckbeard Nectar Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged (2021), American Imperial Stout

93 Octane Brewery, St. Charles, IL


Eileen In, is a remarkable Hazy India Pale Ale, that is bursting with Pineapple and Passion Fruit flavors which come from our unique blend of Nectaron and Citra hops. 

7.0% ABV


Located at Gearhead Autos

Sub 4: Hazy Double IPA, New England IPA

Sub 4: Hazy Double IPA, New England IPA

Sub 4: Hazy Double IPA, New England IPA

Blind Corner Brewery, Naperville, IL


Pure, fresh citrus, and tropical weight. It’s a full rip. Post-run appropriate, no doubt.

3.9% ABV


Located at Insula Aesthetics

Son of Juice, India Pale Ale

Sub 4: Hazy Double IPA, New England IPA

Sub 4: Hazy Double IPA, New England IPA

Maplewood Brewery, Chicago, IL


Bursting with notes of tropical fruit, Son of Juice features loads of Mosaic, Simcoe and Nugget hops. Pilsner malt and oats lend to a soft body and touch of haze, making for a juicy, low-bitter IPA.

6.3% ABV


Located at Lewey Q's Tap

Dill Pickle Sour Beer, Gose

Dill Pickle Sour Beer, Gose

Dill Pickle Sour Beer, Gose

DESTIHL Brewery, Normal, IL


The tart, citrusy flavors of a DESTIHL gose ale combine with the unmistakable zesty, garlicky flavor of a Suckerpunch dill pickle to create a uniquely delicious, knockout flavor experience. Cheers!

3.62% ABV


Located at Olive 'n Vinnie's

Pulaski Pils, Pilsner

Dill Pickle Sour Beer, Gose

Dill Pickle Sour Beer, Gose

Maplewood Brewery, Chicago, IL


Classic meets Chicago in our Pulaski Pils. This crisp, light-bodied lager is brewed with Pilsner and Vienna malt, then dry-hopped with Santiam hops for a hint of floral notes. Together these ingredients create an exceedingly drinkable Pilsner, properly lagered for beer

5.1% ABV


Located at Lewey Q's Tap

Panhead, Pilsner

Dill Pickle Sour Beer, Gose

Crushinator, Session IPA

93 Octane Brewery, St. Charles, IL


A Pilsner built for those who appreciate timeless craftsmanship.  Panhead Pilsner delivers a crisp refreshing ride during every sip. Whether it’s after a long day on the road or relaxing by a fire, this striking Pilsner is perfect for any moment.

4.0% ABV


Located at Gearhead Autos

Crushinator, Session IPA

Crushinator, Session IPA

Crushinator, Session IPA

Maplewood Brewery, Chicago, IL


This easy-drinking IPA uses a base of Vienna malt and flaked corn to create depth in a low ABV beer. Simcoe, Apollo, and Centennial hops provide tons of tropical and pine aromatics that are backed by a touch of earthy spice from Mt. Hood hops. Crushinator is meant to be crushed!

4.5% ABV


Located at Lewey Q's Tap

Beer for Golf, Witibier

Crushinator, Session IPA

Beer for Golf, Witibier

Off Color Brewing, Chicago, IL


Witbier brewed with black tea, lemon and raspberry

4.5% ABV


Located at Chocolaterie Stam

Goby, Tropical Sour

Crushinator, Session IPA

Beer for Golf, Witibier

Maplewood Brewery, Chicago, IL


A light and insanely refreshing tart ale overflowing with tropical juiciness! Crisp and dry, but balanced by the addition of pineapple, orange, and guava. 

4.0% ABV


Located at Lewey Q's Tap

Angel Of Lite, Light Lager

I Want My IPA, American India Pale Ale

Exponential Power, New England IPA

Two Hound Red Brewery, Glen Ellyn, IL


The Angel of Lite is an American light lager that is as easy to drink as it is deviously delicious. It is crowned with a pillowy white head and glows with a golden straw color. 

4.5% ABV


Located at Two Hound Red Brewing Co.

Exponential Power, New England IPA

I Want My IPA, American India Pale Ale

Exponential Power, New England IPA

Two Hound Red Brewery, Glen Ellyn, IL


An American IPA which has a powerful hop punch and Exponential Power delivers with Citra hops providing a jab of wonderful tropical flavors and Belma hops giving it a berry-like uppercut.

6.8% ABV


Located at Two Hound Red Brewing Co.

I Want My IPA, American India Pale Ale

I Want My IPA, American India Pale Ale

I Want My IPA, American India Pale Ale

Mikerphone Brewing, Elk Grove Village, IL


American India Pale Ale with Mosaic and Citra hops. 6.5% ABV


Located at Mudroom Records

Helles, Helles Lager

Beer for Golf, Witibier

I Want My IPA, American India Pale Ale

Roaring Table Brewing Company, Lake Zurich, IL


Helles hopped w/ Hallertauer & Tettnanger. The synthesis of German malt, hops, and yeast is awesome and delicious! 4.9% ABV


Located at Glenwood Station

Beer for Golf, Witibier

Beer for Golf, Witibier

Beer for Golf, Witibier

Go Brewing, Naperville, IL


Bursting with juicy, fruit-forward notes that are perfectly balanced by a zippy tang,

.44% ABV (NA)


Located at The Bike Hub

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Photo Gallery from 2024 Craft Beer Crawl

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