Allerton Brewing Company
4.8 (91 on Google)
About Allerton Brewing Company
Allerton Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom in a historic downtown building in Independence. The brewery says it is the oldest brewery in Buchanan County. The owners signed the lease in December 2019 and did almost all of the renovation themselves.
Four flagships are always the starting point. Allerton Ale is a light Belgian patersbier, Allerton Ultra is a cream ale brewed with Belgian yeast, Marshall D's is a hefeweizen, and Wapsi Daisy is an American IPA. Seasonal, rotating, IPA, porter and stout beers fill out the list.
The taproom keeps its original hardwood floors, an exposed brick wall, a barn-tin ceiling and Edison lighting. The brick was found under crumbling plaster during the renovation. The deck overlooks the historic Independence Mill on the Wapsipinicon River.
Many beer names nod to local history. Seeland Porter honors Christian Seeland, an early brewery owner in Independence, and Wengert Burton Ale is named after one of the old Independence breweries. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
From Allerton Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Questions people ask
What beers does Allerton Brewing Company make?
The flagships are Allerton Ale, Allerton Ultra, Marshall D's and Wapsi Daisy. Seasonal, rotating, IPA, porter, stout and special release beers come and go, so check the beer menu at allertonbeer.com for what is pouring.
Is there a place to sit outside?
Yes. The deck overlooks the historic Independence Mill on the Wapsipinicon River.
How did Allerton Brewing Company get started?
Owner Lucas began brewing in 2011 with a Dunkelweizen from a kit. He later attended a brewery ownership program called Barley to Barrel, and the taproom lease was signed in December 2019.
Is Allerton Brewing Company wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance and the parking lot are both wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
The nearest are in Waterloo. SingleSpeed Brewing Co. and Backpocket Brewing are both 22.9 miles away, and the Single Speed Brewing Co Tap Room is 23 miles away.
Answers come from Allerton Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
Before you visit Allerton
Expect a taproom in a historic downtown building with a rotating beer list. Ask what is new, since seasonal and special release beers change often.
Check allertonbeer.com before you go. The beer menu shows what is on tap, and the taproom is open only on some days of the week.
Waterloo is the closest cluster of other breweries. SingleSpeed Brewing Co. and Backpocket Brewing are both 22.9 miles away, so they pair well with a day trip.