About Hickory Creek Brewing Co
Hickory Creek Brewing Co is a microbrewery on South Schoolhouse Road in New Lenox. It began in a brick milk house about 150 years old on owner Gary Meyer's property, and its website says he grows some of his own hops there.
Meyer opened the taproom in 2018 with four beers on tap. The brewery moved to its current home and opened again in 2023 with 14 beers. Its 7-barrel system brews between 1,000 and 1,500 barrels a year.
The beer list rotates, so not everything is on at once. It has included Collar County Kolsch, a hazy IPA called Prairie Juice, a rye ale called Foxxy and an Irish red named Danny Boy. Fruit from trees on the property goes into some of the beers.
The FAQ page calls it family- and dog-friendly, and says food trucks visit when they can. Free live music runs on most Friday and Saturday evenings, with open mic every Tuesday. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in New Lenox on this site.
From its own website and its Google listing, read October 28, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Is Hickory Creek Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. Its FAQ page says Hickory Creek Brewing is family- and dog-friendly.
Is there live music?
Its website says there is free live music on most Friday and Saturday evenings. It also hosts an open mic night every Tuesday evening.
Can I fill a growler?
Yes. The FAQ page says to bring your own clean growler or buy one of theirs.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company is 1.8 miles away. Crafted 1979 is 5.1 miles away and Brothership Brewing is 6 miles away.
Answers come from its website and its Google listing, read October 28, 2026.
Breweries near Hickory Creek Brewing Co
Before you visit Hickory Creek
Look at hickorycreekbrewingil.com for the beer list and the events page before you go. The site says to check the brewery's social media pages for current hours.
Bring a clean growler if you want beer to take home. Come on a Friday or Saturday evening for live music, or a Tuesday for open mic.
Arrowhead Ales Brewing Company is 1.8 miles away, which makes it an easy second stop. Brothership Brewing in Mokena is 6 miles away if you want to go further.