Illinois has plenty of incredible rural areas with farms as well as many fantastic breweries around the state. But have you ever been to a farm that also has a brewery? Big Thorn Farm & Brewery is a small farm that happens to brew its own beer using what’s grown on the property, and it’s an unexpectedly awesome place! Let’s have a look.

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery is located in Vermilion County close to the Indiana border. It was started by Aaron Young and Anna Schweig who purchased 15 acres in 2011.
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Aaron had started as a homebrewer, then became a professional while Anna started growing herbs, fruits, and vegetables on the farm.
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Their dream was to grow things on the farm to use in the beer on their future farm brewery. Big Thorn Farm & Brewery became a reality in 2016 when they constructed a three-barrel brewery and cellar.
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The owners of Big Thorn have sustainability in mind and make their wood-aged, cellar-fermented ales and lagers using ingredients grown on this off-grid farm. The beer is also brewed using solar power.
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Visitors can come and enjoy delicious brews at The Tree Bar, the outdoor bar space that's used during the spring, summer, and fall.
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The indoor Greenhouse Bar is where everyone can hang out in the winter and during inclement weather in the warmer months. Both The Tree House and Greenhouse Bar provide a great atmosphere to enjoy amazing farm beer and have a bite to eat.
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If you're hungry when you visit, there's The Truck which serves incredible food like gyros, sandwiches, burgers, kabobs, tacos, and even something for the kiddos (yes, this is a family-friendly place). On certain days, there will be a burger option with beef from a local farm.
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Want to take some Big Thorn beer home with you? Bottles and growlers are available for purchase.
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Have you visited this incredible farm brewery in Georgetown, Illinois yet? If so, please tell us all about it in the comments!

For more information on Big Thorn Farm & Brewery, visit the official website and Facebook page. Looking for another unique brewery in Illinois? Read our coverage on Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery which is located in a former historic church in Peoria.

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Big Thorn Farm & Brewery, 14274 600 North Rd, Georgetown, IL 61846, USA