Illinois' Largest Farm Brewery Is Unexpectedly Awesome
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published February 07, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
True craft beer lovers need to make a trip to a beautiful farm brewery in Cantrall, Illinois. If you enjoy marvelous views and being tipsy, this brew house is for you.
Enjoy specialty brews and tried-and-true favorites from this farm-to-table microbrewery. Scroll on for more details.
Situated just north of Springfield near the Sangamon River is a microbrewery that farms all its own beer ingredients. Rolling Meadows Brewery has been in business since 2011, and it's one of the most beautiful places to drink in the entire state.
Rolling Meadows sells five core beers and about seven specialty beers that are available at different times throughout the year. Unique flavors include strawberry basil, cherry, coffee, blueberry, blackberry, orange, and apple.
The tap room is open in the spring, summer, and fall, and the sample room is open on Saturdays between noon and 5 p.m. Try stouts, ales, I.P.A.s, lagers, and more.
Private occasions, tours, parties, and other events are allowed on this property every so often. If you want a country-style venue, look no further than this farm brewery.
These fabulous beers can be found on tap and in cans at various restaurants and markets in the area. Maldaner's, Brewhaus, Tacology 101, and Binny's are just a few of nearly 40 locations that carry this brand.
Locals around Springfield can visit this place just about anytime. If you're located too far away for a day trip, plan a weekend road trip for sometime this spring or summer.