In the Heart of Downtown Waterloo
Hopskeller is located in Downtown Waterloo, Illinois. Waterloo is just minutes from the metro St. Louis area and has a historic and thriving downtown. Hopskeller joins the ranks of popular destination restaurant Gallagher's, our friends at Stubborn German Brewing Company just around the corner, and many other great stops in town.
Hopskeller is a brewery influenced by the beers of Northern England and the Pacific Northwest, currently focused on providing our Pale Mild Ale, Raspberry Ale, "Illinois Common" Ale, Northern Pale Ale, Northern English Brown Ale, and "Across the Pond" Hybrid IPA.
Brewed in a pre-Civil War home remodeled with reclaimed materials, devastated by an after-hours fire, and reopened one year later, Hopskeller is more than a brewery. It is a gathering place for laughter, discussion and the heart-warming joy of beer with friends.
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Our brewers have won over 20 awards at sanctioned homebrewing competitions across the country since the summer of 2015 alone. Our specialties are English-style ales and Northwest Coast American ales. The choice of beers has some sentimental importance; founder Matt Schweizer has lived in northern England and Oregon, and both places were instrumental in helping develop his style and brewing philosophy.
Many of Hopskeller's beers come from recipes that Matt created to relive the greatest moments of traveling in Europe and the American Northwest, and we hope that these beers will create memories for you, too! We offer a wide array of seasonal ales and lagers that test the artistry of our brewing team and will hopefully intrigue even the most experienced beer nerd!
In addition to great beer, we also offer a variety of hand mixed cocktails and a wide wine selection. We also serve wood-fired pizzas, soft baked pretzels, hot dogs, brats, salads and other foods that make great beer pairings. Come try them out!
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We cook in a wood-fire
Brick Oven
SpecialS
Tuesdays - Pizza and a Pitcher for $20
Wednesdays - Our Wednesday pizza buffet is back! Pricing is $18 per adult and $12 per child under 12 years old
What’s new On Tap
Waterloo Gold Spiced Ale (5.1% ABV, 25 IBU)
Modeled off the historic Reading Ale style, Waterloo Gold adds a little twist -- replacing coriander for cardamom. This crisp, easy-drinking English golden ale greets you with a spicy aroma; on the flavor, expect the most subtle of black pepper, ginger, and citrus notes. Fans of Belgian ales may enjoy the spicy notes throughout this beer! Allergy Warning: Contains grains of paradise and cardamom.
Monroe Meadows Honey Ale (6.8% ABV, 5 IBU)
Dedicated to the prairies of Monroe County, this refreshing brew contains American wheat and a small dose of heirloom English barley. Drawn from hives just west of town, local honey from The Blessed Bee gives this beer an unmistakable floral and crisp note. Late additions of yarrow and elderflower round out the finish. If you ever wanted to take in the best of our local meadows, this is a great start (allergy warning: contains wheat, honey, elderflower, yarrow).
Recent Awards
St. Louis Post-Dispatch GO! Magazine Reader’s Choice Award
Best Microbrewery & Best Restaurant with a Craft Beer Selection
Feast 50 Award
Best Microbrewery
St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Best of Southwestern Illinois” Reader’s Choice Award
Best Neighborhood Brewery & Best Happy Hour
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Pours Award
Best Destination Brewery & Best Darker Beer (Northern English Brown Ale)
In historic
Downtown Waterloo
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116 East 3rd Street
Waterloo, IL, 62298
United States
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