Brewery Profile

Lil Beaver Brewery

In Bloomington’s beer scene, this brewery gives visitors a taproom-centered stop with both drinks and a full meal available in the same place. The room functions as a full-service taproom rather than only a bar counter or production tasting area, so a visitor can expect table service, a house-made beverage list, and an on-site food menu. The brewing program is built around contemporary craft styles, with established favorites appearing alongside limited runs that rotate over time. For someone arriving without a specific beer in mind, the main impression is variety: Hazy IPAs, fruit beers, ciders, and hard seltzers are all part of the stated beverage focus.

Travelers moving through central Illinois often look for breweries that can serve different preferences within one stop, especially when a group includes beer drinkers and non-beer drinkers. Lil Beaver Brewery fits that pattern by offering beer, cider, and hard seltzer from its own beverage program, rather than limiting the visit to a narrow set of ales or lagers. The food side also makes it more than a quick tasting-room stop. Shareable appetizers, burgers, pizzas, salads, and wings give visitors the option to build a casual meal around the tap list. Because the selection includes rotating limited releases as well as recurring choices, repeat visitors may find the lineup changes from one trip to the next.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the rotating portion of the list can change. The on-site kitchen makes it suitable for lunch, dinner, or a longer group visit, with enough menu range for people who are not only there to sample beer. The facility is also set up for private events and community gatherings, and those arrangements are handled through an internal events coordinator. Visitors considering a larger gathering should contact the brewery directly for current availability, food options, and beverage details, since event logistics and tap selections are best confirmed with the staff at the time of planning.

Located in Bloomington, Illinois, Lil Beaver Brewery operates a full-service taproom offering a diverse range of house-made beverages. The brewing program focuses on contemporary styles, including Hazy IPAs, various fruit beers, ciders, and hard seltzers, maintaining a rotating selection of limited runs alongside established favorites. Patrons can order from an extensive menu featuring shareable appetizers, burgers, pizzas, salads, and wings, providing a comprehensive dining experience on-site. Beyond daily service, the facility includes amenities suitable for hosting private events and community gatherings, managed by an internal events coordinator.

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16 Currency Dr Unit B, Bloomington, Illinois, 61704-9632

Phone: (309) 808-2590

Website: http://www.lilbeaverbrewery.com

Hours: Mon 11:00am-9:00pm Tue 11:00am-9:00pm Wed 11:00am-9:00pm Thur 11:00am-9:00pm Fri 11:00am-9:00pm Sat 11:00am-9:00pm Sun 11:00am-4:00pm