Kishwaukee Brewing Co.
Brewery
4.5 (158 on Google)
About Kishwaukee Brewing Co.
Kishwaukee Brewing Co. is a brewery in Woodstock, Illinois. Its website says the founder and brewmaster, Dan Payson, learned his craft in Seattle. His focus is traditional German, English and West Coast styles.
The tap list leans on lagers and ales, from pilsner and Marzen to brown ale and IPA. Its website lists a 2023 World Beer Cup silver for Bufflehead Brown Ale. Barrel-aged tart beers and kettle sours appear on the list too.
The building is described as a family-friendly blend of beer hall and beer garden. The website mentions an always-changing menu of local food trucks. It also says there are no reservations, so you just grab a seat.
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. More people have reviewed Kishwaukee Brewing Co. on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Woodstock on this site.
From Kishwaukee Brewing Co.'s own website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Is Kishwaukee Brewing Co. family friendly?
Its website says the building was designed as a family-friendly blend of beer hall and beer garden.
Is there food?
The website describes an always-changing menu of local food trucks. Check the brewery for which truck is there when you plan to visit.
Do I need a reservation?
No. Its website says there are no reservations, so you can grab a seat and enjoy yourself.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and a wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Which breweries are close by?
MobCraft Beer Woodstock is 1.9 miles away. Crystal Lake Brewing is 6.3 miles away, and Scorched Earth Brewing Company in Algonquin is 10.6 miles away.
Answers come from Kishwaukee Brewing Co.'s website and its Google listing, read October 27, 2026.
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Before you visit Kishwaukee Brewing
Expect a casual room. The website says there are no reservations, so grab a seat and settle in. The space mixes a beer hall with a beer garden.
Check the current beer list on kishwaukeebrewing.com before you go, because it changes. The site lists each ale and lager with its ABV and bitterness, so you can plan your order.
MobCraft Beer Woodstock is 1.9 miles away, which makes an easy second stop. Crystal Lake Brewing is 6.3 miles away if you want to make a longer afternoon of it.