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Galena Brewing Company

227 N Main St., Galena, IL 61036

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Galena Brewing Co. features brewery tours, tastings, and a brewpub menu including appetizers, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and more!

Galena Brewing Company is a local grass roots craft brewery using only the best of local ingredients. It is the only brewery in Galena and is the first to return to this historic brewing town in more than 80 years. 

This local, grassroots, craft brewery uses only the best of local ingredients. It has some of the best beer in Galena, with six styles on tap plus a selection of seasonal brews. There is even a gift shop and live entertainment every weekend! Don't want to miss the big game? Enjoy the seven big flat screen TVs with surround sound.

Brewery Tours:

Enjoy a 30-minute tour of the workings of the Galena Brewery with the owner or brewer. All aspects of the brewing process will be explained while you savor a pint of beer or glass of wine of your choice.

Times: Fridays at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:30 AM

Cost: $18 per person. No reservations necessary. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Max group size is 14 people.

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  • Mon: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Tue: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Wed: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Thu: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Fri: 11:30am – 11:00pm
  • Sat: 11:30am – 11:00pm
  • Sun: 11:30am – 9:00pm

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