Downers Grove Brewery + Taproom

Where it all began! Rotating tap list of 12 beers, free parking, private event spaces.

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Hours & Address

2300 Wisconsin Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 541-9558
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Mon-Thu 3-10
Fri & Sat 12-11
Sun 12-7

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Taproom Details

We only have a few rules: have fun. Be respectful. Enjoy the people around you. We’re brewing beers that bring people together. We can’t wait to see you at our place.

Draft Sizes: Our beers are available as tasters or full pours. We also have 32oz. crowlers and 67oz. growlers available for to-go only. Higher % ABV and barrel aged beers are limited to 13oz. pours. The remainder are served in 16oz. pours.

Food: We have some assorted snacks for you to munch on including artisan, locally made breadsticks and pretzels. However, feel free to bring your own little feast, carry out, or even have some food delivered. We have some menus behind the bar for local restaurants, so come up and ask for one if you’re hungry!

Parking Info: Feel free to park both in front of and behind the building, but please do not park in front of garage doors. Additionally, please do not park along the side of the building, as passing cars and food trucks need that space. Thank you!

Draft List

Try something new or your old favorite. Or both!

Tap lists updated weekly.

Good Omen Gyoza

Mar 14 • Thu 5:00PM

Good Omen Gyoza

Downers Grove Taproom

Billy Bricks Pizza Food Truck

Mar 15 • Fri 6:00 PM

Billy Bricks Food Truck

Downers Grove Taproom

Bingo at Alter Brewing and Kitchen

Mar 20 • Wed 7:00 PM

Music Bingo

Downers Grove Taproom

Maker's Market Alter Brewing Co.

Mar 20 • Wed 3:00 PM

Amy’s Famous Paint Night

Downers Grove Taproom

Taco Madre food truck at Alter Brewin Co.

Mar 22 • Fri 5:00 PM

Taco Madre

Downers Grove Taproom

Taco Madre food truck at Alter Brewin Co.

Mar 23 • Sat 3:00 PM

Pot Pots Poutine

Downers Grove Taproom

Good Omen Gyoza

Mar 28 • Thu 5:00PM

Good Omen Gyoza

Downers Grove Taproom

Beach Ave. BBQ Brisket

Mar 29 • Fri 4:00PM

Beach Ave. BBQ

Downers Grove Taproom

Happy Lobster Food Truck

Mar 30 • Sat 4:00PM

Happy Lobster

Downers Grove Taproom

Maker's Market Alter Brewing Co.

April 21 • Sun 12PM

Spring Maker’s Market

Downers Grove Taproom

Happy Lobster Food Truck

May 11 • Sat 5:00PM

The Argonaut Co.

Downers Grove Taproom

Brews and Yoga

May 19 • Sun 11:00AM

Brews & Yoga

Downers Grove Taproom

Alter Brewing Barrel Room Event Space

175 Cocktail • 100 Seated

The Barrel Room

It’s where big parties feel cozy and comfortable. It’s where fancy parties are fun. With a variety of seating conditions, a private bar and dedicated bartender, a 4-tap draft menu, and your own bags set, it’s an ideal spot for up to 175 people to have a night they won’t forget.

Maximum 40 people

The Loft

Intimate. Unique. Scenic. We won’t want to be too lofty, but the loft is an ideal spot for smaller groups of 50 or fewer. With tableside service, a 70-inch TV, and your own private bathroom (!), our Loft spot makes smaller parties feel like the social event of the season.

Beach Ave. BBQ Brisket

Mar 9 • Sat 3:00PM

Beach Ave. BBQ

Downers Grove Taproom

Brews and Yoga

Mar 10 • Sun 11:00AM

Brews & Yoga

Downers Grove Taproom

Alter Brewing and Kitchen Plaza

Mar 13 • Wed 7:00 PM

Trivia

St. Charles

Bingo at Alter Brewing and Kitchen

Mar 13 • Wed 7:00 PM

Music Bingo

Downers Grove Taproom

Live Music Background Image

Mar 12 • Tue 6:00PM

Open Mic Night

St. Charles

Good Omen Gyoza

Mar 14 • Thu 5:00PM

Good Omen Gyoza

Downers Grove Taproom

Billy Bricks Pizza Food Truck

Mar 15 • Fri 6:00 PM

Billy Bricks Food Truck

Downers Grove Taproom

Alter Brewing and Kitchen Plaza

Mar 20 • Wed 7:00 PM

Trivia

St. Charles

Bingo at Alter Brewing and Kitchen

Mar 20 • Wed 7:00 PM

Music Bingo

Downers Grove Taproom

Maker's Market Alter Brewing Co.

Mar 20 • Wed 3:00 PM

Amy’s Famous Paint Night

Downers Grove Taproom

Beer Dinner Tyler

Mar 21 • Thu 7:00 PM

Backyard BBQ Beer Dinner

St. Charles

Taco Madre food truck at Alter Brewin Co.

Mar 22 • Fri 5:00 PM

Taco Madre

Downers Grove Taproom

Taco Madre food truck at Alter Brewin Co.

Mar 23 • Sat 3:00 PM

Pot Pots Poutine

Downers Grove Taproom

Live Music Background Image

Mar 26 • Tue 6:00PM

Open Mic Night

St. Charles

Alter Brewing and Kitchen Plaza

Mar 27 • Wed 7:00 PM

Trivia

St. Charles

Good Omen Gyoza

Mar 28 • Thu 5:00PM

Good Omen Gyoza

Downers Grove Taproom

Beach Ave. BBQ Brisket

Mar 29 • Fri 4:00PM

Beach Ave. BBQ

Downers Grove Taproom

Happy Lobster Food Truck

Mar 30 • Sat 4:00PM

Happy Lobster

Downers Grove Taproom

Maker's Market Alter Brewing Co.

April 21 • Sun 12PM

Spring Maker’s Market

Downers Grove Taproom

Happy Lobster Food Truck

May 11 • Sat 5:00PM

The Argonaut Co.

Downers Grove Taproom

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Downers Grove

2300 Wisconsin Ave • Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mon-Thu 3-10 • Fri + Sat 12-11 • Sun 12-7

Get Directions  •  (630) 541-9558  •  Full Details

Oak Brook

1170 22nd St. • Oak Brook, IL 60523
Sun-Thu 11-11 • Fri + Sat 11-1

Get Directions  •  (630) 819-8411  •  Full Details

 

St. Charles

12 S. First St • St. Charles, IL 60174
Mon-Thu 4-11 • Fri+Sat 11-12 • Sun 11-10

Get Directions  •  (331) 901-5949  •  Full Details